The basic genius of aquaponics is tapping the natural synergy between fish, water and plants. Fish excrete ammonia, and naturally occurring bacteria turn that ammonia into nitrites and nitrates that fertilize plants. Aquaponics create a contained growing system that circulates “dirty” fish water into a clay and/or rock-lined planting bed. The plants clean the water and gather nutrients for growth before the water is circulated back into the fish tank...
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 02:00:14 +0000