Aquaponics (/ˈækwəˈpɒnɪks/) refers to any system that combines conventional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment.

1.  “Aquaponics” is the combination of two separate systems,
aquaculture and hydroponics.
 The goal of this combined system is to simultaneously
grow plants and fish in the same system
 The main advantage of doing this is because it allows the
nutrients produced by fish waste to be used by the plants,
which in turn help filter the water making it suitable for the
fish.
Introduction

2. The integration of:
 Aquaculture – Growing fish in a re-circulating system
 Ponos – The Greek word for growing plants with or without
media
OR
 Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (raising fish)and
hydroponics (the soil less growing of plant )that grow fish and
plant together in one integrated system
Aquaponics Defined

3.  Aquaponics is the farming
of fish plants in a single
recirculating system.
 The waste from the fish
becomes the nutrients for
the plants and plants in turn
remove these nutrients from
the water ,purifying it for the
fish
What is Aquaponics ?

5. Media
Biofilters
Rearing Tanks (Fish Tanks)
Sump Tanks
Plumbing
Pump
Media Beds
Water
Bacteria
Aeration Devices
Growing Beds

6. The growing beds are the areas
designated to grow the crops
 There are two different basic
styles commonly used in
aquaponics, media-based beds
and beds that grow directly in
water
 When selecting the material
to use as the growing bed, the
first consideration is to find
nontoxic and inert materials.
Growing Beds-

7.  The media beds are the most
common type of growing bed
for aquaponics systems.
 Contain a soilless media in
which the crops will grow
Gravel and clay structure tend
to work best
material size usually about ½
inch to ¾ inch diameter in size.
 12 inches to 14 inches deep
and 20 ft long 4 ft width it
is ideal size
Media Beds

8.  Biofilters are used to
clean out solid waste and
toxic chemicals such as
ammonia.
 aquaponics, this is done
through the media beds
with the help of bacteria
 More filters and water-
holding tanks can be
added to the system, but
this is generally not
necessary
Biofilters

9.  Tank size and shape dependent of fish and plant species
and harvest style
 The size of the tank should be determined by the size of
the growing beds.
 Mostly 1:1 or 2:1 ratio used
Fish Tanks

10.  The sump tank is a
water-holding tank
 The holding tank it is
the lowest component in
the system
 Its main purpose is to
store and hold water, but it
may provide areas for
temporary fish storage,
depending on the water’s
oxygen and fish species.
Sump Tanks

11.  Plumbing is very important in aquaponics as they are the
connections between the other components
 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl
chloride (CPVC) both are common and safe to use
Plumbing..

12.  Pumps are needed to keep
the system circulating
 Most pumps used in
aquaponics are usually
submersible pond pumps, but
other types are available.
PUMP

13. Temperature-
the ideal temperature for fish and plant 28 to 30 degree Celsius
Bacteria-
Bacteria (Nitrosomonas and Nitrospira) play an important role in
aquaponics systems, as they are responsible for nitrifying
ammonia (toxic to fish) into nitrate

14. Deep Water Culture
(DWC)
Nutrient Film Technique
(NFT)
Gravel Bed Culture
(GBC)

15. In this the plants are
rooted in coarse gravel or
aggregated media
Bacteria grow on thethe
media and convert the
ammonia excreted by the
fish to nitrate
No mechanical or
biological filtration is
required as the GBC bed
suit both purposes
Plant within the grow
beds remove the nitrate
from the water which then
return to the fish in a
clean and healthy form
Gravel Bed Culture(GBD)

16. In this case plants are
rooted through holes in
pipes
The tip of the root touches
the bottom surface of the
pipe and absorbs nutrients
from a thin film of water
trickling down the length of
the pipe
This method also results in
the loss of water and
nutrients during filter
cleaning and is also best
suited to leafy crops
NUTRIENT FILM TECHNIQUE(NFT)

17.  Deep Water Culture,
works on the idea of
floating plants on top
of the water allowing
the roots to hang down
into the water.
 This method is one
of the more commonly
practiced commercial
methods
 DWC can be done by
floating a foam raft on
top of the fish tank,
Deep Water Culture(DBC)

18. There are many factors to consider when selecting
the type of fish to use
These include water temperature ,purpose of having
the fish, state laws ) and availability
Fish commonly used in aquaponics are tilapia, trout,
catfish, bass, goldfish, koi and pacu
Each have their own preferred temperature range,
food preferences, size and oxygen needs
Fish stocking around 20-25 fish in 500L capacity of
tank
Fish for aquaponics

19. GOLD FISH
KOI CARP
TETRA
PACU
GUPPIES
DANIOS
CICHLID
Aquarium fishes
Colossoma macropomumParacheirodon innesi
Carassius auratusCyprinus carpio

20.  COMMONLY USED IN
AQUAPONICS
 WARM WATER FISH (74-
78*)
 TOLERATES PH SHIFTS,
TEMP CHANGES, HIGH
AMMONIA, AND LOW
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
 OMNIVOROUS – PELLET
FISH FOOD, DUCKWEED,
VEGGIES FROM THE SYSTEM
 GROWS TO PLATE SIZE IN
ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS (IDEAL
CONDITIONS)
TILAPIA
Oreochromis niloticus

21. GOOD FOR RE-CIRCULATING
SYSTEMS
LIKES COOLER WATER (68-74
F)
TOLERATES LOWER DISSOLVED
OXYGEN, ADJUSTS TO PH
CHANGES
EATS COMMON PELLET FISH
FOODS AND VEGGIES
GROWS TO PLATE SIZE IN
ABOUT 9 MONTHS
YELLOW PERCH
Perca flavescens

22. More challenging to maintain
Likes colder water (64-68*)
Can be carnivorous and will
eat smaller fish
Requires high dissolved
oxygen levels
Sensitive to pH changes and
water quality
Eats pellet fish food
Reaches plate size in 12-16
months
TROUT
Oncorhnchus mykiss

23. COMMERCIAL FISH FEEDS
CONTAIN EXACT PROTEIN,
CARBOHYDRATE AND OTHER
VITAMIN REQUIREMENTS FOR
SPECIFIC FISH
PLANT BASED PROTEINS CAN
INCLUDE SOY MEAL, CORN MEAL,
WHEAT MEAL ETC
MOST COMMERCIAL FEEDS ARE
BETWEEN 10 TO 35% PROTEIN
ALTERNATIVE FEEDS SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED LIKE DUCKWEED,
INSECTS, WORMS OR BLACK SOLDIER
FLY LARVAE
AVOID FISH MEAL BASED FEEDS AS
THIS SOURCE IS NOT SUSTAINABLE
FISH FEEDS-

24. Many plants can be used in aquaponics, although
choices are limited or guided by stocking density,
choice of growing beds and other environmental
factors.
These include vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce,
cucumbers and peppers, as well as ornamentals such as
herbs, roses and foliage plants
. Low-nutrient plants require only a low or normal
stocking density of fish
These plants include herbs, lettuce, broccoli and
more.
Plants for aquaponics

25. Plant Name
Tomato Lettuce
Peppers Broccoli

26. Saves Water
Use only 10% of the water of
traditional farming
Needs Less Space
This can all be done in a
fraction of the space
Completely Organic
Grow fruits, vegetables and herbs -
completely organic
ADVANTAGE

27. More Profits
Have multiple revenue stream
in the form of fruits, vegetables
and fishes.
Less Laborious
The fish do all the hard work – so you
don’t have to!
Year Round Production
Grow foods that are non-native or usually out of
season all year around

28.  in aquaponics system produced 70 to 80
kg fish and 120 to 130 of kilogram of
vegetables within 6 months in a area
about the size of your average carport 8m
into 4m.
Production

29. www.theaquaponicsource.com
www.backyardaquaponics.com
/
http://urbanfishfarmer.com/
REFRENCE
http://www.aquaponic.com.au
http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/aqua
culture-and-soilless-farming/
aquaponics

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