Aquaponic Systems

"Unleash the power of nature with aquaponics: fish and plants in perfect balance."

"Revolutionize your farming with aquaponics: a symbiotic ecosystem for growth."

WHY CHOOSE AQUAPONICS?

Aquaponics is suitable for those who want to grow their own food sustainably and organically. Aquaponics can be set up anywhere, indoors, in the backyard, or in a controlled environment like a greenhouse. The ability to grow food in a controlled environment means producing a lot more food all year round. Aquaponics can be done in budget-friendly investments by DIYing and using recyclable materials or in a more expensive investment by purchasing pre-made aquaponics kits or starting a big system.

OUR TYPES OF AQUAPONIC SYSTEMS

1. MEDIA BASED AQUAPONIC SYSTEMS

Media Based Systems, also called Flood and Drain, is the most common aquaponics system, popular with do-it-yourselves, backyard home systems, and commercial farms.

How it works:

A media based system uses a grow bed or container filled with grow media (usually gravel, lava rock, or clay pebbles) to plant the crops. The grow bed is periodically flooded with water from the fish tank through a bell siphon so that the plants can access the nutrients. The water then drains back into the fish tank, in which a new cycle begins.

All waste is broken down in the grow bed. Sometimes worms are added to the grow media to help break down all the waste. The media based uses the fewest components, and no additional filtration is needed, making it easy to operate. However, the produce is lower than the other types because of its limited growing space.

Advantages of Media Based Aquaponic Systems

Relatively inexpensive and straightforward.
Suitable for all kinds of plants, from leafy greens to larger fruiting plants.
Minimal cleaning is required.
The media perform a filtering action, preventing debris from returning to the tank. The air is present between media particles, supplying oxygen to the roots.
Suitable for hobby and home gardens.

2. RAFT SYTEMS

A raft system, is also known as Deep Water Culture or Floating System.

How it works:

In a raft system, the nutrient-rich water circulates through the long canals, usually at a depth of about 20 cm, while rafts (polystyrene or foam board) float on top. The plants are grown on the raft boards supported within holes by net pots. Plant roots hang down in the nutrient-rich, oxygenated water, where they absorb oxygen and nutrients to grow rapidly. The nutrient-filled water flows continuously from the fish tank through the filtration process, then to the raft tank where the plants are grown, and finally back to the fish tank. Most often, the raft tank is separate from the fish tank.

Advantages of Raft System:

High productivity of crops with cheap labor requirements.
The roots are more exposed to water nutrients.
Plants are easier to harvest since roots are submerged in water and not in any media.
The water volume in a raft system ensures it is more stable in water quality and temperature than in other systems.
Easy maintenance as raft beds is easy to clean.