Growing LOTS Of fish
High Density (HD) Versus Low Density (LD) Systems
Low Density Systems (LD) We developed our LD systems after receiving many requests for an economical, viable, off-grid aquaponics system [Read more…]
Low Density Systems (LD) We developed our LD systems after receiving many requests for an economical, viable, off-grid aquaponics system [Read more…]
This section was all derived from “experiments” done by us or one of our students, with sometimes disastrous results. If it says to not do something in this blog, there is a solid reason behind that recommendation! [Read more…]
Most people think of “science” as something which involves millions in research funding, and that is only done by PhDs. Not true [Read more…]
People often ask “what’s the best aquaponics system?”. We wish there was a simple answer for that, such as “Home Depot model 42”. The answer to “what’s the best system for you” is [Read more…]
By Tim Mann
About aquaponics and hydroponics: many people think aquaponics is just a kind of hydroponics. The two systems are VERY different. First, hydroponics systems are quite susceptible to disease outbreaks [Read more…]
Here’s a list of system components, techniques, and ideas for systems that we know don’t work, OR can have serious problems when applied on the commercial level, with some of the reasons why [Read more…]
Is when you fill the system with clean water and introduce fish and nitrifying bacteria to begin the nitrification cycle which powers plant growth. Here are three simple ways to do it: [Read more…]
Food Safety Certification, also known as the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act, a new Federal law), which just went into effect on October 31st, 2015, is an inspection and certification program [Read more…]
Why are you telling us this? Can’t we just buy a farm and get going? NO, DON’T DO IT! Here’s why: [Read more…]
Here’s an additional list of system components, techniques, and ideas for systems that we know don’t work, OR can have [Read more…]
If you want to be successful in commercial aquaponics, you MUST employ an aquaponics technology that is proven to be profitable. What’s that mean? [Read more…]
If you are planning a commercial aquaponics operation, one of the most important things to plan is your production timeline. You don’t just plant out a 6,000 square foot aquaponics system one week [Read more…]
Many people will tell you that a website is of utmost importance to your new aquaponics business. That might be true if [Read more…]
We often get proposals for developing sensors and associated “control systems” for aquaponics in our email and through our FaceBook accounts. I have some comments [Read more…]
How To Drive Success: Investigate all the possible ways to sell, then make an objective choice that takes into account the money you’ll get as well as your “style” of doing business. [Read more…]