One of the most common questions from people who first considers aquaponics is, “If you do not have to change the water, or clean it in any way, what happens with the excrements fish leave behind?” Well, in order to answer to this question we must go back to the very basic principle on which aquaponics rely.

Aquaponics is a technique making use of the interdependence which can be created between fish and plants. Fish are placed in a tank and left to meet the objective which is to eat and excrete normally. So, what else is new, huh? Well, the ammonia in their excrement is toxic to the fish and it endangers them. I still haven’t told you anything you didn’t know, right? Here it is: this food remnant, excrement polluted water that can kill your fish is also nutrient filled food for your plants.

This problem is solved naturally, as the ammonia is converted into nitrites and then into nitrates, which are beneficial to the plants. When the amount of nitrites reached the appropriate level, seeds are placed into netting pots. Plants then consume the nitrates leaving the water fresh and clean for the fish.

An important recommendation is that the seeding takes place 3 months after the acquisition of the fish because a full cycle can take up to 3 months. At this point a continuous cycle is created as long as your fish are healthy and rotated properly if you use the fish for food.

Greatness can be derived from minimalism as you can see. So, if you abhor cleaning your fish tank, this aquaponic system will solve that dilemma and at the same time it will present fresh, healthy and organic vegetables for you and your family. With so many rewards, you should really give aquaponics a try. It will be simpler than keeping only a fish tank in your home and will certainly be more beneficial.

With fish you can easily grow your own vegetables and raise your own aquaponics for food, decor or for income. And, it can be a great hobby.. Also published at Aquaponics – Growing Plants Fast The New Way.

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