Aquaponics for beginners : how to build your own aquaponic garden that will grow organic vegetables
by Brooke, Nick (Author)
Summary
Aquaponic gardening is a great method for raising fish and vegetables together. Aquaponic farming is a sustainable and commercially profitable way of organic farming. The waste of the fish will get converted by bacteria to nitrates, which the plants will feed on. It's a closed loop system. In the be... Full description
Summary: |
Aquaponic gardening is a great method for raising fish and vegetables together. Aquaponic farming is a sustainable and commercially profitable way of organic farming. The waste of the fish will get converted by bacteria to nitrates, which the plants will feed on. It's a closed loop system. In the beginning you need to test your water frequently but after a few weeks, it doesn't need much maintenance anymore. The fish waste will almost create all the nutrients except a few which you will have to add yourself. In this 170-page book full of wisdom, I'm going to reveal these items: Why you should consider using aquaponics Benefits of aquaponics over hydroponics Which type of aquaponics system is the best for you The items you need for an aquaponics build I teach you how to calculate BSA I explain the different filters you can use I will teach you how to calculate fish stocking density Is mineralization necessary? Step by step guide on creating your own aquaponics system from scratch The best fish and plants for your system Natural pest control Tips to get you started Frequently made mistakes from beginners Advanced aquaponics techniques Several aquaponics design plans My recommended resources This sums it up and is all you will need to get started in aquaponics or even do commercial aquaponics. Starting with an aquaponics DIY system from home is the preferred way to start. After you have some experience the sky is the limit! |
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Physical Description: |
253 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
ISBN: |
9781790363001 1790363004 |