Raft Aquaponics – a Cottage Industry?
Raft aquaponics - of the type popularised by the researchers at the Unversity of Virgin Islands - is being promoted as a business opportunity. Some of these promoters (a couple of whom I referred to in my article on The Magick of Aquaponics) are big on hyperbole but short on experience - and have … [Read More...]
Commercial Aquaponics – Back to the Future.
In a recent forum discussion, I posted to the effect that commercial aquaponics in Australia, as such, did not exist. This prompted an immediate challenge from a colleague who consults widely within the Australian aquaculture industry. He told me that he was aware of several commercial … [Read More...]
The Magick of Aquaponics
The word magic conjures up something that is beyond our immediate understanding..... something wondrous that happens without us being fully aware of its workings. For many people experiencing their first encounter with aquaponics, the synergistic relationship between fish and plants is that sort of … [Read More...]
Aquaponics HQ – the Forum
Aquaponics HQ is a forum owned and operated by Gary Donaldson.....author of the Online Urban Aquaponics Manual. While its principal focus is the aquaponics, APHQ reflects the interest of its membership in Microponics......the integration of fish, plants and micro-livestock. With around 5,000 … [Read More...]
A Basic Flood & Drain System that Works!
The basic Speraneo flood and drain aquaponics model is easy to understand, simple to set up – and for those who are able to keep tilapia – relatively straightforward to operate. In Australia, however, the multi-function role of the media grow beds is at odds with the need of local species … [Read More...]
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