Does Aquaponics Really Work?

Does aquaponics really work? The answer is yes, it certainly does. A well set up Aquaponics system will grow tasty food in half the time of a regular soil garden. It is also really easy to start an Aquaponics system without spending a lot of money since most systems are built using recycled materials.

How does Aquaponics work?

The beauty of this form of gardening is that once it is up and running, very little maintenance is needed. The most demanding task is feeding your fish. It is a natural cycle where the waste water from the fish is pumped from the fish tank and into the media in your grow bed. This cleans the water and feeds your crop at the same time. Unlike hydroponics the aquaponics system needs no additives or fertilizers, which means your garden is totally organic.




How easy is it to set up an aquaponic garden?

It is very easy and you can choose the scale of it, from indoor or backyard, to commercial. You can either buy a fabricated system or make your own. A DIY aquaponics garden can easily be built in a day even if you are not so hot with a hammer.



What are the best fish for an aquaponic tank?

There is no real answer to this because you can use any fish that you want. Personally, I like to use red tilapia because they are very hardy, they are nice to look at, and they are edible. If you plan on an indoor set up, you might want some brighter fish. Red tilapia also do great in indoor aquariums.




Does the food taste ok when grown with aquaponics?

The vegetables that you grow will not only grow faster but will taste magnificent, simple as that. Not only will they taste better than the ones you buy in the market,  but they are also free because you grew them yourself. You will also find the veggies to be larger and higher quality.




So, whether you choose to purchase a pre-made aquaponics system, or plan to take on the task of building a DIY model, you're sure to enjoy raising your fish and growing your vegetables with this no muss, no fuss way of gardening.