aquaponics: 2012 & beyond

AQUAPONICS: 2012 & BEYOND

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Shawn OdnealOwner

Applying a background in microbiology and biotechnology to the art and science of aquaponic and hydroponic growing.

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AQUAPONICS

Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish, lobster and even mussels in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment.

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AQUAPONICS

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AQUAPONICS

ONLY PLAYS IN SLIDESHOW MODE

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Top Aquaponic Crops

Lettuce Chives Herbs Watercress Arugula Pepper Tomato Peas Strawberry

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Watering

TIP 1: Flood and Drain TIP 2: Constant Flow Bell Siphon TIP 3: Nutrient Film Technique(NFT)

Fertilization

TIP 1: Patience TIP 2: Fish Type TIP 3: Better w/ Age

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Lighting

TIP 1: Spectrums TIP 2: Energy Cost TIP 3: Plant choices

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Ideal Fish Capable of reproducing in captivity Produce numerous and hardy eggs and young Adaptable to many types of culture systems Adaptable to multi-species farming (polyculture) Exhibit rapid growth to a large maximum size Readily adapt to artificial feeds Tolerant of crowding and high density conditions

Ideal Fish

Tilapia

ChannelCatfish

Yellow Perch

Ideal Fish, Etc…

Koi

Goldfish

Mussels

Lobster

From Commercial Greenhousesto Home Gardens

From Simple to Complex

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…To Just Plain WEIRD!

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LED – The Future?

A light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting.

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LED – The Future?

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Why Grow Aquaponic?

• You can save money.• It’s possible to grow year-round.• Plants are healthier in a controlled environment.• Fish live and reproduce happily• Homegrown vegetables & herbs taste better.• Conservation of water

And best of all…

It’s sustainable!

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AQUAPONICS: 2011 & BEYOND

THANK YOU!Shawn Odneal

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