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Questions tagged [aquaponics]

For questions about growing fish or other aquatic animals and plants together in one integrated system. The fish wastes provide nutrients for the plants and the plants filter the water. Additionally bacteria break down by-products such as ammonia. Related to the [hydroponics] tag.

Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (keeping fish or other aquatic animals) and (growing plants in water). Together these two systems complement each other. The fish wastes provide nutrients for the plants and the plants filter the water. Additionally bacteria break down by-products such as ammonia excreted by fish.

For questions about fish as sustainable food source see .

For questions mainly about keeping fish for fun see Pets Stack Exchange.

For questions mainly about the plants used in aquaponics (not specifically about sustainability) see Gardening & Landscaping Stack Exchange.

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What produce in Central Texas works in hanging towers?

I am located near Austin. Using the hanging tower approach, what produce tends to work best in this style of aquaponics system?
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Aquaponics without water pumps: Is it possible?

We have a big sort of pond which is aerated by a largish aquarium pump (air pump only). We have carp and two turtles in the pond. My guess is the capacity is in the 1000 to 1500 gallon range. I was wondering about the possibility of incorporating…
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How can you grow Hops (for beer) in an aquaponics system?

A buddy of mine is interested in attempting to grow Hops in an aquaponic system. He is particularly interested in something of the deep water culture style of system. Is this possible with Hops? If so - what methods have been successful with…
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How to construct a reliable loop siphon

I am building a new stacked AP (aquaponics) system, similar to this: While I have built bell siphons in the past I am more interested in getting the simplicity of a loop siphon to work on this system. Does anyone have experience with loop siphons?…
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What makes a food plant good for a small aquaponics system?

I have a small aquafarm, and I have a couple of danios and a cory in it. When I started out, I put some wheatgrass in it, and that grew like crazy. I want to put some variety into it. Does anyone have recommendations for edible plants? Edit: I…
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Convert aquaponics to wicking beds?

I have an aquaponics system to provide our above ground vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, silver beet etc. I have found that over summer, even when shaded the growing media is getting too hot for the roots and the plants die off (this year, 2…
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Aquaponic system doesn't grow the plants

I have created aquaponic system and tried to plant tomatoes, cucumbers and some other herbs. They sprout without problem but after couple of days they dried out. I tried it 2 times with the same result. The water circulates 15 min every hour. I'm…
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Can I feed Tilapia with Millipedes?

I have plenty of millipedes in my garden, I am planning an aquaponics system (starting to build it). Are millipedes suitable food for Tilapia? I worry that the hard shell will damage their intestine. I am talking about those millipedes
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First plants to integrate with fish (carp) tank: Aquaponic floats or aquatic vegetables like lotus?

As mentioned in a previous question, I am looking at integrating aquaponics-type food growth into my multi-thousand gallon carp tank (two turtles live there too). I recognize that aquatic plants may be food for more than just us but figure we…
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What is the most efficient design to use when constructing a bell siphon

I have seen many different designs for bell siphons. I was wondering if there was one specific type of bell siphon that is generally known to be the best design. ...the most kinks worked out of it.
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Is it correct in thinking that Constant (Continuous) Flow is NOT the same as Constant Flood?

So the long debated question of which system is better has already been argued and fought for a while now. This isn't that. See the end of this post for the direct question. In trying to determine the types of water systems used in Aquaponics, I've…
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