#wildcaught

[lost-coast-living-707]

Picture of @mimi_fishfish_rich_s and her father, some of the nicest individuals we've had the pleasure to meet in our fishing community. They're definitely worth a sub and follow, their videos are very interesting they target leopard sharks bat rays stripers and much more!! We think it's wonderful to see a father-daughter fishing team! You should see Mimi out fish everybody! No matter what needs to be done she can do it bonking, baiting, gutting, releasing! this little girl can do it all!! Not afraid to get her hands slimy, this is one amazing Duo! _ _ _ #bayareafishing #fishme #ilovetofish #justfish #borntofish #lifishing #gloomis #fishingteam #halibutcove #catchandcook #wildcaught #halibutfishing #diawareels #fishingdorab #yaklife #kayakfish #rockfish #rockfishing #crappiefishing #pennreels #lowrance #fisherdad #nofish #saltwaterfishinglures #fishingchallenge #kayakfishingtournament #eurotackle #northencalifornia #wetcoast #diehardfishing https://www.instagram.com/p/Cexdmrhr6EX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bayareafishing #fishme #ilovetofish #justfish #borntofish #lifishing #gloomis #fishingteam #halibutcove #catchandcook #wildcaught #halibutfishing #diawareels #fishingdorab #yaklife #kayakfish #rockfish #rockfishing #crappiefishing #pennreels #lowrance #fisherdad #nofish #saltwaterfishinglures #fishingchallenge #kayakfishingtournament #eurotackle #northencalifornia #wetcoast #diehardfishing

[grainfreeandhappykitchen]

Last nights dinner, silver bream fish fillets with pan fried baby zucchini, lemon potatoes and steamed broccoli. I think I’m getting to like eating fish more and more of late 😂😂 what fish do you like and how do you like it cooked? 💙 #dinner #fish #vegetables #silverbream #fishfordinner #wildcaught #glutenfree #grainfree #dairyfree #grainfreeandhappykitchen #panfried #easymeals #weeknightdinner https://www.instagram.com/p/CfuwRT1Pl54/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#dinner #fish #vegetables #silverbream #fishfordinner #wildcaught #glutenfree #grainfree #dairyfree #grainfreeandhappykitchen #panfried #easymeals #weeknightdinner

[call-me-corvid]

Oh my god i cant decide if i should get a northern bts (sunset if possible) or an axanthic halmahera

help

#blue tongue skink #reptiles #lizard #the humidity difference is not an issue for me i am perfectly equipped for both #and i’d rather have a CBB or even a CB because i do NOT want a straight wildcaught #even CB is pushing it tbh #so i know that limits my options for halmaheras #and i want a handleable bts #so another strike against halmaheras #but omg i love axanthic morphs 😭😭😭

[crevicedwelling]

i thought maybe youd appreciate this wildcaught scabby male with some kind of piebald mutation. hes been in my colony for long enough that im fairly certain the discolouration isnt caused by external factors that would fade with molts.

cute! I’ve had similar things show up, but not prove out. the white seems to diminish with age, or rather roughly stay the same size as the rest of the animal grows.

[aftoonfamily]

Fnafmon anon (?) here, I wonder how Evan dies in this au. Maybe Henry had a shiny bewear (large bear pokemon local to the alola region, the shinies have gold accents instead of pink), bewears are known to look friendly, but are actually incredibly dangerous. (They seem like they're going in for a hug, but this is a threat display, and will legit crush you to death if you accept.) Maybe Henry had caught it on a trip to alola (alola is pretty much pokemon Hawai'i, unova is america to a degree) and didnt know alot about the species, hadn't known to warn the kids about it outside of a general 'this is a grown wildcaught pokemon, be careful, don't get to close', but mike and and the other tormenters are pricks, and force Evan to get really up and close to it, despite his fear of larger pokemon. Then it 'hugs' him, because his panicking and crying stressed it out, and it didn't have a better outlet outside of lashing out at the source of the stress, which was evan.

Oh you are speaking my language now. I’ve played every Pokémon game but the only one I’ve ever beat and cared to go through was Sun and Moon. I am VERY aware of the creature that is Bewear.

I can really see that happening and it’s way more fucked up of a death honestly. Like instead of a coma and bloody bite of a death, Evan would pretty much be crushed to death. He would be able to scream and cry while his bones are being crushed and Mike would probably have more awareness on what’s happening because it’s happening so slowly in front of him. They wouldn’t be able to pull Bewear’s arms off him, but they would try as Evan is literally getting his ribcage and spine snapped into pieces.

I wonder what Henry would do with Bewear after that.

#this also reminds me that phantump is a thing #that’s probably what would happen to the kids #fnafmon au #aftoonasks

[thenixkat]

i'm in a pokemon mood

been thinking about a Normal type evolution for Eevee called Eevil. It evolves via lvl up at like 40 with extremely low friendship and low affection. And looks like the hare counterpart to eevee's bunny

Learns Frustration upon evolving. Can be found in the wild in locations very far away from towns but has an extreamly low catch rate

Eevigon- Dragon type evolution. Lvl up at night with low friendship while holding any dragon related item. Lanky with a black-purple body, a mane made of orange-red fins, tusks, and a tail that goes from the body color to orange at the tip.

Eevimite- Bug type evolution. Lvl up during the day with low friendship while holding any bug related item. Picture spinx cat naked furless look. Has multiple round metalic looking balls on the ears and sides of the body, these are ticks/a tick pokemon.

the 'eevi' evolutions are considered to be unethical to rear an eevee to evolve into for many reasons

all of the 'Eevi' evos can be found in the wild just with a low encounter and very low catch rate. They have pretty good stats tho, especially their speed stat

There's a mechanic that means that wildcaught 'eevi' evolutions warm up to their trainer a lot faster than ones that were evolved from an improperly raised eevee

#nix meows #pokemon #pokefake #ideas #may draw at some point #eevee

[owlpellet]

went from casual enjoyer to obsessed with isopods in the span of like a month btw

once our new vivarium comes in we are buying some fancy isopods and it's all over for your dashboards

in the meantime here is our dainty little home for our wildcaught a. vulgare! 🖤

#insects #bugs #isopods #roly polies #armadillidium vulgare

[onenicebugperday]

For wildcaught isopods, what's the risk of them carrying disease or parasites? Especially for folks who keep other bugs as well?

I would not put wild caught ones in the same enclosure with pets of any kind, unless they were caught from the same environment. Always assume they will introduce something. Better to be cautious! But as long as they're in separate enclosures, it would be perfectly fine if they're near each other, assuming they can't climb out of one and into another.

#homingpidgeon #the more you know #bug keeping

[unimother]

Aquaponics Explained + Cost Analysis DIY Automated Home System

Are you searching for a sustainable way to replace overfishing and fish farms? Aquaponics can be the solution to polluted supermarket fish! It's a sustainable, eco-friendly approach for producing healthy food at home without hurting the environment. In this article, you'll find out what aquaponics is and how it works.

What is Aquaponics?

Aquaponics Fundamentals

Aquaponics is a sustainable and innovative way to cultivate fish and plants together. Fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, and the plants filter the water for the fish. This means no more traditional soil-based farming!

Basic of Aquaponics

Aquaponics consists of a few key elements: Fish Tank, Grow Bed, and Bacteria. Here's a breakdown:

3 Basics of Aquaponics: Fish Tank, Bacteria, and Grow Bed Explained

Unique Aquaponics Details

Aquaponics is great for the environment. It requires minimal water and can be done indoors or outdoors. It also creates a highly effective and productive system due to the symbiotic relationship between fish and plants.

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Learn how aquaponics can revolutionize food production while saving natural resources. Get involved in this revolutionary technique today and help reduce our global reliance on overfishing and conventional fish farms. Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact on the planet's future.

Overfishing - Global Crisis caused by Trawlers?

Overfishing is a global crisis caused by trawlers and it's causing serious damage. As most fishing companies only care about how much fish they can pull out, the consequences of their actions are overlooked. These vessels are depleting marine resources, disrupting ecosystems, compromising biodiversity, destroying ocean ground and undermining food security for fishing communities. Plus, they're pushing commercially valuable species to the brink of extinction. Trawling techniques also create massive amounts of bycatch, including juvenile fish and species crucial to the balance of the environment. This unsustainable approach jeopardizes fishermen's livelihoods.

An estimated 1 trillion fish are caught from the wild yearly and about 100 billion gets dumped back. 

Aquaponics offers a solution. It's a combination of aquaculture (cultivating fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). This closed-loop system uses less water and increases food production efficiency.

In Singapore, the Sky Greens Farms has put this system into practice. By farming fish and growing plants in the same space, they are reducing reliance on conventional agriculture and minimizing pressure on marine resources. Aquaponics is a great way to find fish friends without threatening the ocean.

African Catfish is a very productive (up to 200 kg per year per 1000 Liter) and delicious-tasting aquaponics fish

Aquaculture Alternative to Ocean Caught Fish?

Aquaculture - Is it a Viable Solution to Overfishing and Fish Farms?

Aquaculture provides an eco-friendly option for getting fish, by using controlled environments to cultivate species. It reduces the environmental damage caused by overfishing and lowers the reliance on fish farms.

Production of Aquaculture and Wildcaught Table:

Production of Salmon and Pangasius per year

The table shows that aquaculture production of pangasius and salmon is almost ten times higher than ocean caught production. This means we can meet the demand for fish without harming the environment.

Aquaculture also prevents some of the potential water pollution and run-offs if good waste handling systems are in place. It also helps in monitoring fish health and controlling diseases.

Pro Tip: Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming and hydroponics, where the waste from fish provides nutrients for plants, and plants filter the water for fishes. Try this innovative approach for effective results.

Harm of Farmed Salmon Compared to Home Made Fish

Fish farmed salmon versus home made fish - what's the difference? Fish farming is often seen as a more sustainable option than wild-caught fish. However, it has several harmful impacts. Let's explore them.

The fish feed for farmed salmon consists of processed pellets with antibiotics, preservatives,  other chemicals and wild caught fish. While home made fish feed mostly on natural sources.

Farmed salmon cages can pollute the ocean floor, damaging the surrounding ecosystem. In contrast, home made fish have no impact on the ocean.

Farmed Norwegian Salmon World’s Most Toxic Food

Overcrowded fish farms create ideal conditions for disease. This leads to the use of more antibiotics. Homemade fish have a lower risk of disease spread due to their controlled environment and the sanitizing effect of the plants, worms and the grow bed.

Escaped farmed salmon can negatively affect native fish populations and become an invasive species. They also spread deadly diseases to wild populations. Home made fish pose no risk of disrupting natural ecosystems.

We must consider the harmful effects of fish farming on both the environment and our health. We can make informed choices about our seafood consumption by understanding these impacts.

Make a conscious decision when choosing farmed versus home made fish. Opt for sustainable alternatives that prioritize environmental conservation and personal well-being. Seafood choices you make can have a positive impact. Aquaponics proves that even fish prefer working from home!

Home Aquaponics System with Goldfish

Difference between Home Aquaponics and Fish Farms

Aquaponics is unlike fish farms, allowing decentralization and optimizing waste recycling. There's a comparison table showing the differences between home aquaponics and fish farms: transparency, chemical-free practices, leftover feeding system, and resource burden.

Comparison between Home Aquaponics and Fish Farms

Plus, home aquaponics systems don't need wild fish for breeding. Individuals can grow food in a controlled environment and still keep the natural balance of an ecosystem.

For better water quality and to reduce disease outbreaks aquaponics uses biofilter systems. Hydroponics completes the cycle of sustainable farming, proving that soil isn't needed to grow your own food.

Hydroponics Completing the Cycle

Aquaponics revolutionizes agriculture by combining hydroponics and aquaculture - creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. This integration brings improved water efficiency, with studies showing up to 90% less water consumption. Plus, it eliminates synthetic fertilizers - reducing pollution and costs for farmers.

Pro Tip: Aquaponics not only mitigates overfishing, but also enables sustainable food production with fewer impacts on the environment. Common failure? If your fish start doing the backstroke, it's time to check your water quality!

Common Failures and How to Prevent Them

Aquaponics: Achieving Success and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

To guarantee success with an aquaponics setup, you must be aware of and beat common challenges. Six major points to consider are:

Overfeeding: Always start off with feeding very little and adapt the amounts over time. Uneaten feed can rot very fast and pollute the water.

Stopping Pests: Regularly checking the health of plants and keeping it clean will help ward off pests.

Dealing with Diseases: Keeping good water quality, monitoring fish health, and being hygienic minimizes the risk of diseases.

Prevent Overcrowding: Maintaining a balanced fish-to-plant ratio ensures optimal growth and prevents overcrowding, which affects water quality and stresses organisms.

Establishing Stability: Slowly introducing fish and plants into the system enables them to settle in properly, grow steadily and give the bacteria enough time to adapt.

Monitoring Water Parameters: Regularly testing and adjusting temperature, pH levels, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels is a great way to ensure a stable environment for both fish and plants but not necessary.

Checking Nutrient Levels: Replenishing essential nutrients maintains the right balance and leads to healthy plant growth with micronutrient mix like rock dust.

Apart from these common pitfalls and their solutions, it's also important to remember that aquaponics systems require careful attention to detail. This means doing regular maintenance tasks like cleaning inlet filters, inspecting pumps, looking over plumbing connections, and maintaining system hygiene.

An example highlighting the significance of managing these aspects involves a small-scale aquaponics lover who initially failed to do regular water parameter testing. This led to uneven nutrient levels and stunted plant growth. By closely monitoring nutrient levels afterward, and tending to the system quickly, they were able to revive their plants and maintain a thriving aquaponics setup.

Plants Not Allowed

Plants you should exclude from aquaponics are either too large like many fruit trees and bushes, don't work with hydroponics like many root crops as they need deep grow beds, or disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. Such plants are called overdominant and unfit.

overdominant and unfit plants for aquaponics

Even though those plants usually don’t grow well in an aquaponics system, there are ways to make it work for almost any plants by playing with factors like grow medium, water timing, and nutrition composition for the plants.

Disadvantages of Aquaponics

Aquaponics may require a substantial upfront investment and limit the variety of fish that can be grown. Electricity is also needed for components such as heaters and lighting. Plus, certain crops are seasonal which reduces diversity and availability in certain regions.

In spite of its advantages, aquaponics can be difficult to set up and requires some basic knowledge to maintain. Prospective farmers must assess their resources, skills, and goals to see if it's suitable.

Don't miss out on this! Aquaponics can revolutionize farming while being eco-friendly and self-sustaining. Embrace the future of agriculture at your home now!

Ready to explore the cost of aquaponics? Get your calculator and fish jokes ready - make sustainability profitable!

Cost Analysis of Setting Up Aquaponics

We all love numbers so here you go. Conducting the cost analysis for an aquaponics system is key to understanding the investment necessary for long-term profits. Analyzing the expenses and their ROI allows one to gauge the financial feasibility of this sustainable farming method.

A table below shows the cost analysis of setting up aquaponics:

cost analysis of setting up aquaponics

This detailed breakdown lists the components and associated costs for aquaponics setup. It includes fish tanks, grow beds, plumbing, pumps, lighting, seeds, and fish. The initial investment for these items = $1,610.

Also, operational costs such as feed, electricity, water, maintenance, and labor must be taken into account. These regular expenses help maximize profits and ensure the system works well.

Pro Tip: When calculating aquaponics setup costs, assess the quality of the equipment carefully. High-quality components may cost more initially, but can lead to higher ROI in the long run because of less failure. If you are on a tight budget I would heavily advise you to buy second hand and give old items a new life. Especially fish tanks and fish can be bought for a fraction of the new price, sometimes even for free from places like facebook marketplaces or craigslist. 

Automated aquaponics system with multiple connected container one month later

Profitability Explained

By analyzing the financials, one can understand the profitability of aquaponics. This sustainable farming system combines aquaculture and hydroponics. Therefore, it uses resources efficiently, reducing costs and maximizing yields for you and the planet.

Investment Costs: $1,610 for initial setup.

Operating Costs: $500 per month for labor and maintenance equals $6000 per year. I have calculated very generously because fish feeders and automated filter beds do almost all the work and the main expense: fish feed can partially be replaced with feeding leftovers, upcycling organic waste with black soldier fly larvae and growing algae for omega 3.

Revenue Generation: $9,000 per year through chemical free produce.

The price you would pay for truly organic fish and plants can’t be measured but lets calculate with regular food prices.

So let's say you have an IBC Tank with 275 Gallon, want to maximize your profit and do everything right.

A german breeder gave me numbers ​​of 200 kg(440 pounds) of catfish per 1000 liters(264 gallon) per year.

440 pounds of catfish = $4400 at a price of $10 per pound

Calculating the plants is a little tricky. Depending on what you grow the amounts of harvest but also the price can vary massively.

For maximum profit growing cannabis can return your investment after the first harvest (but cannabis doesn’t work with catfish).

Herbs grow very well with catfish because the carnivore diet is rich in nitrogen which is great for leaf growth.

Per year you should be able to at least grow 50 pounds of different herbs. For simplicity let's calculate with mint.

0.5 oz of Mint cost $2.99. 

0.5 oz = 0.03125 lbs 

50 lbs / 0.03125 lbs = 1600 * $2.99 = $4784

Real World Math

Unfortunately the real world doesn’t work like that. Fish keeping and caring for plants is a journey that you and your fish go together hand in hand. As the fish grow and eat more, the bacteria that transform harmful ammonia into safe nitrate, grow with them as well as the plants. Once this complex ecosystem is established and you’ve gained more experience over time you can expect those numbers that I’ve calculated with. Nevertheless you can expect a return on investment in 1 to 2 years.

The closed-loop system reduces environmental impacts, conserves water and eliminates the need for fertilizers or pesticides. It supports local biodiversity and addresses the issue of overfishing.

The FAO conducted a study, which reveals 90% of marine fish stocks are either fully exploited or overexploited. This necessitates alternative solutions, such as aquaponics. Aquaponics is where fish and vegetables learn to coexist, forming a delicious ecosystem and we are part of it.

Benefits of Aquaponics

Aquaponics is an innovative circular system that offers many advantages. It eliminates water waste by using the nutrient-rich water from fish tanks to fertilize plants. This makes it more efficient and sustainable. It can be adapted to individual needs, reducing the need for chemicals, single use plastic and transportation costs. Plus, it allows for local production and year-round cultivation.

There's a success story of a small-scale farmer who established an aquaponic system in their backyard. This enabled them to grow their own food sustainably while generating a surplus to sell locally. Not only did they enjoy fresh produce, mental and physical wellbeing, but they also experienced economic and environmental benefits. Insects and birds started visiting their backyard more frequently. From bees to hummingbirds the sheer amount of variety made exploring nature fun again.

Safe or Not for My Children and Me?

Aquaponics: Secure & Healthy for You & Kids!

Be assured: aquaponics is a safe way to get fish and veg for you and your little ones. Its closed-loop system gives plants nutrients from fish poo, reducing contamination risks.

This mix of aquaculture & hydroponics ensures no harmful chemicals are used like antibiotics or pesticides, making it a healthy choice. The controlled environment also minimizes water contamination, keeping you & your family safe. Another factor is the health benefits of cleaning and humidifying the air by plants. This can be very important in air polluted cities. Smog, exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide are filtered and exchanged for life essential oxygen. Further they can replace electricity intensive air conditioning in places like India or Thailand year round just by turning the sunlight into food and releasing water vapor into the air. 

Plus, aquaponics promotes sustainable farming, eliminating overfishing worries. By cultivating fish in a controlled system, it reduces the need to capture fish from the wild with lots of unwanted bycatch like whales, dolphins or sea turtles, helping them survive in their natural habitats.

To make sure your aquaponic system is safe for your fam, there are a few tips. Regularly check water quality, like strange smell or fast breathing fish, to keep conditions optimal for plants & fish. Plus, maintain equipment & clean often to reduce any risks. 

By following these pointers, you can enjoy aquaponics' eco-friendly & safe food production, while nourishing your family with fresh & healthy fish & veg!

Health and Aquaponics at Home

Health and aquaponics go hand in hand. When you have an aquaponics system in your home, you can grow fresh produce without chemicals or pesticides.

Here are some of the health benefits associated with home aquaponic systems:

Fresh, Nutrient-Rich Produce: Aquaponics allows you to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs year-round, providing a consistent source of nutrient-rich produce that is free from harmful pesticides and fertilizers.

Antibiotic-Free Fish: Raising fish in a controlled environment reduces the risk of disease, eliminating the need for antibiotics and other chemicals. This results in healthier, antibiotic-free fish for consumption.

Air Purification: Plants grown in aquaponic systems release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, contributing to cleaner and fresher indoor air. They also have the ability to filter and purify the air by removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants.

Increased Humidity: The evaporation of water from the aquaponic system can increase indoor humidity levels, which can be beneficial for respiratory health, skin hydration, and overall comfort, especially in dry climates or during winter months.

Reduced Risk of Contaminated Produce: Growing your own produce reduces the risk of exposure to contaminated fruits and vegetables, which can sometimes occur in commercially grown products due to pesticide residues or bacterial contamination.

Educational Value: Aquaponic systems offer educational opportunities for learning about ecosystems, plant growth, fish biology, and sustainable agriculture, fostering a greater understanding of food production and environmental stewardship.

Promotes Healthy Eating: Having access to fresh produce and fish at home encourages healthier eating habits, promoting a balanced and nutritious diet.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly: Aquaponic systems use less water and land compared to traditional farming methods, contributing to sustainable food production and reducing the environmental footprint.

Mental Wellbeing: Engaging with aquaponic systems can have therapeutic effects, reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving mental wellbeing. The presence of water and greenery can create a calming environment.

Sustainability of aquaponics: Feeding fish with plants, then the plants may end up as sushi! Crazy, right?

Sustainability of Aquaponics

Aquaponics: A Sustainable Combination of Aquaculture and Hydroponics.

This method recycles water from fish tanks, utilizes grey water to nourish plants, minimizes food waste by refeeding leftovers, enables individuals to produce food at home sustainably, reduces the need for agricultural land and deforestation, and provides a cost-effective protein source.

Knowing that you actively fight climate change can give you great purpose:

Waste Repurposing: Aquaponic systems are excellent at turning waste into resources. Leftover food and organic kitchen waste can be introduced into the system as feed for fish and worms, contributing to a reduction in household waste and promoting a circular economy.

No Microplastic Contamination: By growing your own produce and fish, you avoid the risk of microplastic contamination that can occur with commercially grown products due to the prevalence of single-use plastics in packaging and agricultural processes.

Supporting Biodiversity at Home: Aquaponic systems create a balanced ecosystem within your home, supporting a variety of life including fish, plants, bacteria, and insects. This diversity contributes to the resilience and productivity of the system.

Contributing to Wild Biodiversity: By relying less on commercially farmed produce and overfished stocks, you help reduce the pressure on natural ecosystems and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in the wild.

Reduced Use of Single-Use Plastics: Growing food at home reduces dependence on store-bought products that often come packaged in single-use plastics. This contributes to a reduction in plastic waste and helps prevent environmental contamination.

Reduced Food Miles: Growing food at home reduces the need for transportation, lowering carbon emissions and ensuring fresher and more flavorful produce.

No Synthetic Fertilizer and other Chemicals: Growing at home gives you a unique opportunity to have full transparency over your produce. This way you can ensure no harmful chemicals are used and no GMO is present. 

Originating from ancient cultures, such as the Aztecs and Chinese, modern aquaponics combines technology with nature. Due to its eco-friendly approach and ability to address overfishing and land scarcity it is one of the most promising steps to become sustainable as  individuals.

Do you want to start your own aquaponics system at home? Click on this step-by-step guide. 

Short Summary 

 Aquaponics is a sustainable method of raising both fish and vegetables. It's a form of agriculture that combines raising fish in tanks (aquaculture) with soilless plant culture (hydroponics). In aquaponics, the nutrient-rich water from the fish tanks provides a natural fertilizer for the plants, which in turn help to purify the water in which the fish live.

The core of an aquaponics system is the aquaponics fish tank. Common fish used in aquaponics include tilapia, trout, catfish, and salmon, with tilapia being one of the most popular due to its resilience. Some adventurous practitioners even raise crawfish and shrimp! The choice of fish can depend on the local climate, regulations, and the system's goals, whether for consumption or ornamental purposes.

Water from the fish tank is pumped into plant growing areas, where plants uptake the nutrients. The types of plants that thrive in these systems range widely. Lettuce, herbs, and other leafy greens are especially common, but with the right setup, you can grow a variety of vegetables and even fruits. Some enthusiasts also experiment with vertical aquaponics or deep water culture variations to maximize their yield in small spaces.

Aquaponics setups can range from small DIY aquaponics systems, like mason jar aquaponics or mini aquaponics, to large commercial operations. One popular DIY method involves using IBC totes. Larger setups might be housed in specialized aquaponics greenhouses.

Comparing aquaponics vs hydroponics, the primary difference is the presence of fish. Hydroponics relies on added nutrients without the presence of fish. Another variant, aeroponics, mists the roots of the plants with nutrient-rich water. Each method has its pros and cons, but all aim to optimize growth conditions for plants.

There are various components to consider in an aquaponics system, from the type of grow media used to the water pumps, filters, and bell siphons that help regulate water flow. Designing an efficient system is crucial, whether you're aiming for a backyard aquaponics setup or a commercial-scale operation.

For beginners looking to delve into aquaponics, several starter kits and courses, like the aquaponics design course, provide step-by-step instructions. There are also numerous resources, such as books and forums, where enthusiasts share their designs, like the media bed aquaponics or the NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) aquaponics.

In summary, aquaponics is a promising, sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture and hydroponics. It offers benefits like reduced water usage and eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers, making it an eco-friendly option for modern agriculture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is aquaponics? Aquaponics is a sustainable agriculture system that combines traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment.

How to set up an aquaponics system / How to build an aquaponics system? Setting up an aquaponics system involves preparing a fish tank, connecting it to plant grow beds, ensuring proper water circulation, and establishing a beneficial bacterial colony to convert fish waste into plant nutrients.

How to build an aquaponics greenhouse? An aquaponics greenhouse is a controlled environment that houses the aquaponics system. It involves constructing a transparent structure, ensuring temperature control, and setting up the aquaponics system inside to benefit from the controlled conditions.

How aquaponics works / How does aquaponics work / How does an aquaponics system work? Fish produce waste, which contains ammonia. Beneficial bacteria convert this ammonia into nitrates, which plants use as nutrients. As plants absorb these nutrients, they also clean the water, which is then recirculated back to the fish tank.

Where to buy fish for aquaponics? / Where to buy fish for aquaponics system? / Where to buy fish for aquaponics near me? Fish for aquaponics can be purchased from local fish hatcheries, specialized aquaponics suppliers, or reputable online vendors.

What role do bacteria play in an aquaponics system? Beneficial bacteria are crucial in converting ammonia from fish waste into nitrates, which plants can absorb as nutrients.

What is the difference between hydroponics and aquaponics? Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution without soil, while aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics, using fish waste as a natural nutrient source for plants.

What can you grow with aquaponics? A variety of plants can be grown, from leafy greens like lettuce and herbs to larger plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, and even fruit trees, depending on the system's size.

What is the best fish for aquaponics / What fish are best for aquaponics / What are the best fish for aquaponics? Tilapia, catfish, and trout are commonly used because of their hardiness and growth rate. The choice often depends on local regulations and climate.

Why is aquaponics important? Aquaponics is a sustainable and efficient method of food production, using less water than traditional agriculture and eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers.

How to lower pH in aquaponics system / How to lower pH in aquaponics? pH can be lowered using natural methods like adding peat moss or certain organic acids. Monitoring and adjusting pH gradually is crucial.

How to make a bell siphon for aquaponics? A bell siphon is a self-regulating siphon mechanism for flood and drain systems. It involves an outer bell, an inner standpipe, and a media guard to ensure consistent water drainage.

How much does an aquaponics system cost? The cost varies depending on the system's size, materials used, and whether it's DIY or commercially purchased. Small DIY setups can start as low as $50, while larger commercial systems can run into thousands of dollars.

What to feed tilapia in aquaponics? Tilapia can be fed pellet fish food designed for them, supplemented with leafy greens or algae. Worms and black soldier fly larvae offer healthy protein and fats and can be bred at home.

Aquaponics how to build / How to start aquaponics / Aquaponics how to / How to do aquaponics / How to construct an aquaponics system pdf / How to set up aquaponics? Begin with understanding the space and resources available. Decide on the location, grow bed type, and what fish and plants you want to grow. Set up the fish tank, connect it to the grow beds, ensure proper water circulation, introduce fish, and then introduce plants.

How to make an aquaponics system / How to make a aquaponics system? Building an aquaponics system involves setting up a fish tank, creating grow beds (either floating or media-based), ensuring a water pump and filtration system, and establishing a healthy microbial community to aid in nutrient conversion.

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[i-m-snek]

Has anyone asked you recently: what is your favorite species to interact with but which you will never keep, and why?

Mine is the hermit crab. They are awesome little dudes if you can find an aquarium with an interactive exhibit but their parameters are so narrow and poorly understood that i’d put their lifespan in days to weeks with a beginner keeper. Plus they’re hard to breed in captivity, so most are wildcaught.

Alternatively: any REALLY BIG snakes. I have a housemate with sensible boundaries around conscription to the position of “snake spotter.” (Leliana would be borderline too big for our household.)

Prairie rattlesnakes! (Odd answer, I know) I am the snake removal person of my little town, and I've moved 2 of these guys. They are so calm, and their chubby faces are so cute! But, of course, they are venomous. Too dangerous for me to keep around, I am much to clumsy for that and were an escape to happen Pharoh would be in danger. I love the squish faces from afar :) You're right about hermit crabs! It's sad so many people think they actually only live a few weeks, and get them as a 'first pet' for their kids. I wish more research was done about their care. And honestly that's fair! It's good on you for respecting your housemates limits too :)

#ask

[migsmomsblog]

Who else loves salmon?

This is wild caught salmon... unfortunately not caught by myself but from a neighbor. Would love to reel one in! Anyway ... This is a very simple meal but so delicious. I made this maple soy marinade but I used @nutiva spicy coconut secret seasoning sauce rather than soy ... So does that make it maple coconut secret??

#dEats on the marinade based on a SkinnyTaste recipe:

3 tbsps maple syrup

3 tbsps coconut secret seasoning sauce

1 tbsp @sauce because I didn't have the particular one I was looking for and I really love the flavor of TRUFF

1 smashed garlic clove

🐟 Air fried for 10 minutes.

🐟 While that was cooking, I simmered the leftover marinade on the stovetop until thickened and then poured it all over everything.

What's on the plate: baby arugula, (which was an accidental purchase, thought I'd bought the mix 🤪,) basmati rice, salmon, and black sesame seeds.

Would you try this?

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[lost-coast-living-707]

Fresh cut rockfish from yesterday!!! Yummy!! - - - #fishcooking #enjoythemeal #igdinner #fishdinner #privatecheflife #eatfish #seafoodrecipes #fishfriday #foodoninstagram #alwayscooking #eurotackle #blackseabass #pierfishing #catchandcook #rockfish #rockfishing #laketrout #amberjack #sandiegofishing #striperfishing #blackdrum #bakedfish #wildcaught #notachef #homemademeal #suppertime #fishdishes #saltfish #amateurcook #ovenroasted (at Fort Bragg, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfVUElcL_6F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[grainfreeandhappykitchen]

Just pan fried some whiting fillets in olive oil that I picked up from @jenkinsfisheries in portarlington today. Keeping it simple with a pinch of salt and a good drizzle of lemon juice 💙 yum 😋 #fish #freshfish #wildcaught #whitingfillets #panfried #glutenfree #grainfree #dairyfree #grainfreeandhappykitchen #lunch #easymeals (at Jenkins & Son Fresh Fish) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfQWag1v4Pk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[ihassheepquake]

Stargirl 1.10 “Brainwave Jr.” is out now on DCU and I’m here to talk about it.

If you’ll remember from last week, we ended on the cliffhanger of Barbara walking in on Pat, Courtney, & the Staff, and now she’s going to have to learn the whole thing. From Promo it looks like a lot of drama is surrounding that, which is awesome. We can also see Courtney & Henry together in the thumbnail for today, which is probably going to be them having a bit of a spat with the rest of the JSA. I personally love drama episodes, and we know a lot more is happening than just drama, so I’m really excited to see what they have in store for us tonight.

The opening crawl is set to Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, which makes this the second time the song has shown up in the DCU shows (now here, and Hank & Dawn sang it back in Titans season 2). I wonder if someone in charge has a thing for the song or what. But following that up, we get to see Pat & Barbara meet! How cute!! We got the story back in episode 1 but now we get to actually see it. They both get a banana split but there’s only banana so they share it, that’s so fucking cute. The one het coupe I support. And then move into them telling Barbara and Courtney is out here like “oh that’s a broom” like seriously? Really Court? I love how Barbara is taking no shit during this conversation. Barbara “get outta here with that Starman is your dad bullshit” Whitmore, iconic. OH SHIT AND BARBARA FUCKING KICKS PAT OUT OMG! I am living for this omfg.

And now we cut to the King’s and it seems Henry Sr has lost 10ish years of his memory, wild. I’m interested to see what this will do to Henry Sr in the future, and if his forgetting all the current ISA shit will have anything to do with Henry Jr’s character. Also, is it just me, or does it sound like Icicle killed his wife. How many loved ones of allies has Jordan killed? About two scenes later, Henry Sr mentions Jordan by name in his dreams, which really feels like conformation that Jordan did it to me. Then Jordan fucking shows up at the hospital like a bitch! What the hell man, just go die already. And now we see that there’s well over 3,300 of those VHS tapes Henry Sr was making, how obnoxious was that to move? “Merri the girl of 1,000 gimmicks,” was Henry’s mom a superhero??? MERRI’S BROTHER WAS STARMAN!?!? EXCUSE ME?!?!?!?! Hold on, I need a minute. Well, I’d say this is Henry’s motivation to try and work with the JSA.

This little scene with Pat & Mike is really sad. Mike is such a good kid, I love him. 

The Staff comes to see Courtney in her room, how cute. And then fucking dips off to the Garage by itself, and is clearly holding a grudge against Jordan, that’s awesome. The Staff is such a fun character. And then it comes to the hospital to fight Jordan & Henry Sr by itself! ICONIC!! Oop, now it’s frozen. Fuck. Anyway, the more Jordan talks, the more he sounds like a crazy Colonizer. And is Henry Jr only cowering from Jordan, or is he also cowering from his dad? 

The drama with the Whitmore family continues, Barb wants to move them both out of Blue Valley. And here comes Henry to fill in Courtney on the drama, and showcasing a new ability in the process. And thus kick-starting Henry’s involvement in the JSA and the team’s first real mission, only 10 episodes in! 

OMFG shit must be serious, Barbara emailed Sam (who comic fans know is a real piece of shit). And then later, when Jordan and his parents show up, and Barbara records what they say in Norwegian? Amazing. It seems she’s at least going to give Pat & Court the benefit of the doubt after seemingly doing some research on Starman. And further on, Sam has actually emailed her back! Are we gonna meet Sam Kurtis??

I don’t wanna talk to much about this lunch scene because there’s a lot of opinions. Yo & Rick are totally valid in their thoughts and feelings, but also, like, there’s bigger shit to worry about kids.

But which tunnel entrance do we think the kids used? At the school? Do they just keep their uniforms in their lockers?? And it’s Grundy! Soloman Grundy!! OMFG!!! Rick, sweetie, maybe don’t go yelling at the fucking zombie in the secret tunnels under the town? Dragon King is here doing some real weird looking shit to Brainwave. And the Starsquad + Henry Jr is gonna fight all these creepy zombie slaves of DK’s, and once again proving how Court & Yolanda are the most prepared for a fight, they’re th eonly ones we know have some kind of martial arts training. RICK WHY ARE LETTING OUT SOLOMAN GRUNDY?!?! Fucking idiot boy. But man do I love watching Courtney & Yolanda kick ass. Especially followed by the older villains once again proving how big a deal experience is. Oh fuck DK’s face is disgusting. It’s real gross. I do appreciate Henry Jr fighting back against Henry Sr. He, at least, is not cool with the whole supervillain killer thing, which is good. I am once again talking about how cool the CG is for Court’s staff. And Henry Jr is straight up going to sacrifice himself for the Starsquad??? Maybe we don’t hate him. If they can handle his redemption properly, I may be able to support it in the future. As long as this isn’t all of the redemption arc. 

WAIT HENRY SR KILLED HIS WIFE?!?! EXCUSE ME?!?!?! And now he’s threatening to kill his own son, real supervillain material. I’m glad Henry Jr is making the right choice though. And to see all of the Starsquad fighting so hard to help him, and Henry really apologizing for what he did to Yolanda. I’m glad it wasn’t a last minute “i love you” because that would be so unearned.

HI DCU STOP KILLING FUCKING KIDS!! I SHOULDN’T HAVE TO SAY THAT!!! AND THAT’S HOW IT ENDS!?!?!? FUCK THAT!!! Okay, but I’m still super in the Joey Lives camp, and we know that Henry Jr is at least decently important in comics, so maybe we’ll get them both back? Idk. I’m a little undecided on whether I want Henry to have survived because this really doesn’t feel like the end of his arc, but more the start. So I want to see that really get addressed. But at the same time, I want death to have consequences (unless it’s one of my loves, obviously, I’m fine with being a hypocrite for that). 

I have so many thoughts, I’m really not sure where exactly to begin (beyond what I’ve already been saying), but that’s all things we can address later. That’s it for this weeks episode, for now, which means that I’ll see you next Sunday for Stargirl 1.11 “Shining Knight” it’s a fucking Shining Knight episode guys, that’s awesome! Honestly this show just ups the bar every episode, it’s probably the best DC show around currently period. It’s amazing.

#stargirl cw #dcu stargirl #stargirl (dctv) #stargirl spoilers #courtney whitmore #rick tyler #beth chapel #yolanda montez #henry king jr #joey zarick #stargirl #hourmna #dr midnite #wildcaught #brainwave jr #henry king sr #jordan mahkent #pat dugan #s.t.r.i.p.e. #icicle #brainwave #dragon king #sheep talks superheroes #sheep watches superheroes

[crevicedwelling]

Is there a proper way to start an isopod colony? Like, is it ethical/ok to house wildcaught isopods in their new enclosure?

depends on the isopod/where you live. I live in the US and very few of the commonly encountered isopods are native (most from Europe), so a good many of my isopods were bred from individuals I collected—they’re pretty much invasive species here.

now if you’re anywhere else in the world, or live in a fairly rural area of the southern/western US, you likely have some native species about, and these might be less ethical to collect. I would be happy to ID what you find.

if you want to keep isopods that are more likely to be parasite/pathogen free and accustomed to captivity then it’s best to buy a starter culture. but if you’re willing to take the (usually low) risk of disease, then taking a few P. scaber or A. vulgare should be perfectly fine.

[bohemiangirlbaker]

Wild caught Cod & Shrimp makes for an excellent Fish/Shrimp and Chips dinner..#fishandchips #fishandchipsfriday #homecooking #wildcaught #dinner #foodiesofinstagram #kitchenwitch #foodalchemy #foodiesofinstagram #goodeats #foodjournal #foodjourney #photojournal #cottagekitchen #creativekitchen (at Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLyF3aTn2zR/?igshid=1meuf0m552dja

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