Hi, its been long since I posted. And guess
what I found while going through my previous semesters paperwork; an aquaponic
presentation I (and a collegue of mine) did back in 2008! Here is some of its
content.
INTRODUCTION
Terminology : Spelled : aqua·pon·ics
Pronunciation : [ak-wuh-pon-iks]
: noun (used with a singular verb)
: origin: 1996-97;
aqua(culture) + (hydro)ponics
: symbiotic cultivation
of plants and aquatic animals in a recirculating environment
Brief explanation :
- Fish waste accumulates in water as a byproduct of the keeping them in a closed-tank aquaculture system. The waste rich water becomes high in plant nutrients but is toxic to the aquatic animal.
2. Plants are grown in a hydroponic system that
utilizes the nutrient rich water. The plants in turn digest the nutrients,
reducing or eliminating the waters toxicity for the aquatic animal.
- The water, now clean, is returned to the aquatic animal environment and the cycle continues. Aquaponics systems do not discharge or exchange water.
The systems rely on
the natural relationship between the aquatic animals and the plants to maintain
the environment.
COMPONENTS
OF AN AQUAPONICS SYSTEM
Fish Tank
Vegetable
Plot
Water Pump
Filter Piping Sump
PRODUCTS
OF AN AQUAPONICS SYSTEM
Fresh Fish
Fresh Vegetables
***presentation continues into #2, refer older post***
