Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
An aquaponics system using tilapia provides a protein source (fish) within seven to nine
months after the system is operational. At that time, they are generally 11” long and weigh
1.25 pounds.
Aquaponics systems use a minimal amount of potable water for food production (the av-
erage water requirement is reduced by 90 to 95% compared with conventional 'dirt' farm-
ing).
Aquaponicsiscapable ofprovidingfreshlocally grownfoodandfoodsecurity forfamilies,
groups, and cities.
A well designed and properly built aquaponics system can be assembled and operated as a
carbon negative installation.
To protect the vegetables from insects, birds and rodents, it is best to install an aquaponics
system in a climatically adapted structure such as a greenhouse, enclosed garage or base-
ment (although totally-enclosed structures must rely totally on grow lights since there is no
natural sunlight).
We recommend your greenhouse location be positioned in a location with six hours of dir-
ect sunlight available.
Phyllis Davis holding one 22-pound head of Bok Choy grown in aquaponics.
In a well-designed aquaponics system with crushed gravel as the medium base, a Grow
Table space of 25 to 30 sq. ft. will feed one adult their table vegetables year round -
FOREVER.
