aquaponics: 2012 & beyond
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Aquaponics allows anyone to grow thier own self-sustainable crops 24/7/365!TRANSCRIPT
AQUAPONICS: 2012 & BEYOND
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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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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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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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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!
AQUAPONICS: 2011 & BEYOND
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