Akwaponika: Laat die natuur jou goed groei

Lank voor die mensdom die eerste vurk in die grond gesteek, die eerste stukkie draad gespan en die eerste waterpomp ontwikkel het, het moeder-natuur al die kuns bemeester om goed te laat groei. Weens die mens se oorhaastige ywer om alles te beheer aan die een kant; en die noodsaak om risiko’s te bestuur ter …

Get the little things right

In this last part of the series on aquaponics we focus on the little things that can become big things if not attended to. Very often new aquaponic farmers setting out to conquer the world have spent so much time, energy and research on sourcing material and building their systems that they forget they still …

From biology to hardware

Last month we focussed on the bacteria system as the crucial element in aquaponics to form a complete ecosystem with the fish and plants. It is very important for an aquaponics system to remain in balance to create optimal conditions for health and growth. The system is in balance when the ammonia released by the …

Why aquaponics?

Last month we started this series looking at factors you need to consider before starting with aquaponics. In this issue we answer the question: Why aquaponics? Difference between aquaponics and hydroponics: What makes it different to or better than hydroponics? Also, what is the difference between using fish in aquaponics and a traditional aquaculture system? …