Aquaponics is the combination of growing plants hydroponically with aquatic animals that provide nutrients to the growing plants. The result is a balanced system that is a symbiotic relationship between the plants and aquatic life.
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Is it too late for this tomato?
I started these tomatoes on the soil and they where kind of crowded, I place 2 of the largest ones in a separate container and they already have 2 tomatoes and lots of flowers, these where the others ...
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Is drylok a good option for an aquaponics fish tank?
I've been looking into making a 3000-4000 liter system. When the water tank came in to play I wasn't happy with the sky-high prices so the next option was to dig a hole. For cover I found EPDM pond ...
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Is it too late to start outdoor aquaponics?
Is it too late to add edible fish for an aquaponics project in zone 7A? It looks like I may be too late for fingerling tilapia.
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How do I make the water reach the roots on a pvc aquaponics system
I'm trying to build a aquaponics system with pvc, I have 3" pots on 3.5" tube, when I was done with the drilling and positioning I noticed that the water just rushed below the pots, not touching them, ...
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Do I need a extra filter for aquaponics
From this question, it was mentioned that a aquarium filter like this would help in an aquaponics setup (picture). However, I thought the rocks played the role of the filter. Am I missing something?
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What is the relation between number of fish and number of plants in aquaponics
Is there like a rule of thumb of the relation between the amount (and size) of fish and the amount of plants growing in a aquaponic system?
I started playing with aquaponics in a small setup, but I ...
