With the economy going out of control, finding cheap yet qualitative products has become a challenge even for the savviest shoppers. It seems like all prices have gone wild and you have to pay a fortune just to have a normal, balanced diet. Usually, the products which come cheaper are also of lower quality, so you need to sacrifice more for qualitative products. Yet, you can now save lots of money and eat organic vegetables as well as fresh fish from your own farm, the Aquaponics way!
What does Aquaponics mean?
Aquaponic farming is basically an improved version of hydroponics. In fact it is a combination between hydroponics and aquaculture. What you do is grow fish in a specially designed tank and use the water from the tank to grow vegetables too. This way you develop a type of farming based on interdependence. In Aquaponics the fish have clean and fresh water due to the plant roots, while the plants get their food from the fish tank, without yet harming the fish. It is as easy as it seems! You will just need to make your aquaponic system (which can be done by you, with a little help and guidance) and then starting growing the fish. After about a month, the water will have enough nutrients for you to start growing your own plants, so you just put the seeds in the water and wait for them to grow. If the fish are happy and healthy, there are great chances that you will have plenty of vegetables and herbs to cook your favorite meals.
The best thing about this system is that once you have built it you can keep it going for ever, as it requires minimum investment and effort and gives back even ten times more than you invest, so you will not only have enough food for you and your family, but you will also be able to share it with your neighbors or even start a small business with this type of vegetables. They are all organic and natural, without any chemical fertilizers which may harm people’s health, so you can be sure you can make a great profit out of it!
Anyone can start such an aquaponic farming as it is easy to set on and even easier to take care of. Even senior people who have a hard time in bending and moving will find this activity relaxing and enjoying.
Why spend a fortune each time you go to the market when you can grow your own organic vegetables and fish in the comfort of your home with little effort and a small amount of money? Stop your market addiction now with the aquaponic farming system!
5 Things You Should Take Into Consideration When Building an Aquaponic System
Setting up an aquaponic system, although quite an easy task, requires some basic knowledge of aquaponics. If you have decided to install such a system in your house, then you probably know what this is and how it could help you. However, there may still be things which can interest or help you. Below you will find 5 essential things which you should know in order to obtain spectacular results.
1. Location
The place where you put your aquaponic system is highly important for the way in which the plants and the fish will develop. In order to obtain great results you should make sure that the temperature from the room is not too high, nor too low, that there is enough light for the plants to prepare their food and that no wind or extreme weather conditions will reach them. Also, make sure that no harming chemical substances can get inside the water as this means death for both your fish and your plants.
2. Oxygenizing the water
The happier your fish are, the better your system will work! This is why you need to oxygenize the water on a daily basis and make sure your fish have all the “comfort” they need.
3. Choosing your fish accordingly
The aquaponic system works well with almost all types of fish. Yet, there are states in which you are not allowed to grow whatever type of fish you want, so you will want to see what types of fish you are allowed to have before starting your aquaponic system as you do not want any problems with the law.
4. Placing the pots
In order to make the harvest much easier, you should place the pots or the entire system at your waits level. This way you will not have to bend over, making the daily care routine a much easier activity.
5. Adding additives
There are cases in which your fish may not provide all the nutrients needed for your plants. If the quantity is lower than what the plants need, then you will have to supply them with the respective substances. In most cases you will need to add iron, calcium carbonate or potassium carbonate.
Aquaponics is an easy activity which will provide you with the necessary vegetables and fish in a short amount of time. Just follow the tips mentioned above and you will have great success .
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