Water, without it there would be no life on Earth yet here we are wasting, taxing and polluting water. Aquaponics is a miracle for water because there is no need to chemically pollute and because it is a Recirculating Agriculture System (RAS) then 70% of the water is saved as compared to average agriculture! To help those with their Aquaponics systems, this post will bring to light how to use, as well as keep, healthy water in the system.
From time to time systems will need new water, ensuring that this water is safe to begin with is absolutely necessary. Tap water is completely unacceptable, well water may be too hard, rainwater cisterns may work but waiting for water is not always the best solution. No matter which way you go about adding water to a system, the two following links will talk about how you can treat water on your own! Most of the websites we had found lead straight to a product you can buy, these are better for strictly informational purposes.
From time to time systems will need new water, ensuring that this water is safe to begin with is absolutely necessary. Tap water is completely unacceptable, well water may be too hard, rainwater cisterns may work but waiting for water is not always the best solution. No matter which way you go about adding water to a system, the two following links will talk about how you can treat water on your own! Most of the websites we had found lead straight to a product you can buy, these are better for strictly informational purposes.
Explaining how water can be dangeroushttp://fins.actwin.com/mirror/begin-tapwater.html
A simple method of cleansing known as cyclinghttp://fins.actwin.com/mirror/begin-cycling.html
This link is from the University of Hawaii's Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture. It will go through, in high detail, how important clean water is and various methods of how you may test your water for Agricultural safety.
http://www.ctsa.org/files/publications/TestingAquaponicWater.pdf
Though many will make claims that in Aquaponics the water is completely filtered by the grow beds this may not always be true. The possibility that the fish need even cleaner water may be present depending on what type of system is implemented. Using biofiltration techniques in your grow bed is an excellent manner of ensuring that purer water return to the fish. The article we'll show you comes from Aquaponics USA, though the specific brand name Hydroton is no longer around, clay pellets are porous and perfect for ensuring that good bacteria is present for cleansing the water.
http://www.aquaponicsusa.com/Aquaponics_USA_Grow_Beds_In_Action.html
On Aquaponics.
7/13/2012
(this rainy air in the desert mixed with the scent of grilled apples smells so wonderful)
OK enough posting about the mere theory of living a sustainable and authentic life... creating your own reality... and doing what it takes to finally take responsibility for finally following your dreams.
It’s great to talk the talk, but nothing is going to change for us until we DECIDE to WALK the WALK... especially when it comes to taking responsibility for your life and survival.
NO ONE IS GONNA DO IT FOR YOU.
One angle of sustainability that I am UTTERLY FASCINATED by is the idea that we really CAN produce our own food. During the Great Depression, my grandmother’s family – with 11 kids – had a farm and helped feed and take care of their neighbors who were struggling. They were using traditional agricultural practices, of course. The idea that this was possible then, yet so uncommon today, makes me wonder how people think they will survive in the future.
I want to share with you information about a wonderful, amazing, “new” technology that is steadily gaining traction as a mainstream means of producing delicious, nutritious, chemical- and pesticide-free food.
AQUAPONICS
Aquaponics is a means of producing such food that combines technology in aquaculture (growing fish) with the absolutely badass technology called hydroponics (soiless gardening). A few months ago, I’d only had a pretty thorough understanding of the latter. I’d grown lettuce and tomatoes hydroponically before. Through facebook I came across this “aquaponics,” and was curious as to what it is.
A dear friend of mine sent me to this YouTube video, which really explains the unlimited possibilities this technology has to offer:
This link is from the University of Hawaii's Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture. It will go through, in high detail, how important clean water is and various methods of how you may test your water for Agricultural safety.
http://www.ctsa.org/files/publications/TestingAquaponicWater.pdf
Though many will make claims that in Aquaponics the water is completely filtered by the grow beds this may not always be true. The possibility that the fish need even cleaner water may be present depending on what type of system is implemented. Using biofiltration techniques in your grow bed is an excellent manner of ensuring that purer water return to the fish. The article we'll show you comes from Aquaponics USA, though the specific brand name Hydroton is no longer around, clay pellets are porous and perfect for ensuring that good bacteria is present for cleansing the water.
http://www.aquaponicsusa.com/Aquaponics_USA_Grow_Beds_In_Action.html
On Aquaponics.
7/13/2012
(this rainy air in the desert mixed with the scent of grilled apples smells so wonderful)
OK enough posting about the mere theory of living a sustainable and authentic life... creating your own reality... and doing what it takes to finally take responsibility for finally following your dreams.
It’s great to talk the talk, but nothing is going to change for us until we DECIDE to WALK the WALK... especially when it comes to taking responsibility for your life and survival.
NO ONE IS GONNA DO IT FOR YOU.
One angle of sustainability that I am UTTERLY FASCINATED by is the idea that we really CAN produce our own food. During the Great Depression, my grandmother’s family – with 11 kids – had a farm and helped feed and take care of their neighbors who were struggling. They were using traditional agricultural practices, of course. The idea that this was possible then, yet so uncommon today, makes me wonder how people think they will survive in the future.
I want to share with you information about a wonderful, amazing, “new” technology that is steadily gaining traction as a mainstream means of producing delicious, nutritious, chemical- and pesticide-free food.
AQUAPONICS
Aquaponics is a means of producing such food that combines technology in aquaculture (growing fish) with the absolutely badass technology called hydroponics (soiless gardening). A few months ago, I’d only had a pretty thorough understanding of the latter. I’d grown lettuce and tomatoes hydroponically before. Through facebook I came across this “aquaponics,” and was curious as to what it is.
A dear friend of mine sent me to this YouTube video, which really explains the unlimited possibilities this technology has to offer:
Kitchen Nano Garden – Hyundai Design
ORIGINAL: Architecture Decor
Thursday, May 31, 2012 Category: Kitchens
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Kitchen Nano Garden
Hyundai’s Kitchen Nano Garden uses hydroponic technique to grow food. Gardening is a joy. It offers some of the best advantages. Breathing fresh air, fragrant flowers to cool the area and then of course the vegetables home. Hyundai has good news for those who do not have all the fun of gardening, because they have no place to practice. Hyundai plans to introduce its Kitchen Nano Garden. Yes, a lush garden right in the kitchen of the small apartment. The Nano looks like a garden to grow food hydroponically refrigerator, adjustable lighting, water supply and nutrients, without fertilizers and pesticides. Natural Air Purifier with gardening easy and simple procedure, The Kitchen Nano Garden is ideal for homes with the lack of outdoor space. Nothing is out yet on when to hit stores.
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Eco Factor: garden produces food without the use of fertilizers and harmful pesticides.
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