Aquaponics: 4 Easy and Affordable Ways to Build Your Own Aquaponic System and Raise Fish and Plants Together (Urban Homesteading)

"Aquaponics - 4 Easy and Affordable Ways to Build Your Own Aquaponic System and Raise Fish and Plants Together" is for anyone who wants to understand the basics of aquaponic gardening and set up their own aquaponic system.

Aquaponic systems are hugely productive, completely organic, and there's no weeding, watering, bending or digging involved. This is the definitive do-it-yourself manual giving you all the tools you need to create your own aquaponic system and enjoy fresh and healthy food all-year-round.

This book will take you through the different aquaponic growing systems and give you step-by-step instructions on how to create and maintain your own aquaponic garden. It provides four different designs to fit everyone's needs. From easy-to-apply methods for small plants, such as a barrel aquaponics system with a 10-gallon fish tank, to more advanced instructions for larger systems such as building a Deep Water Culture System with IBC Totes.

In detail, this book allows you to...

Get a comprehensive overview of aquaponics and gain the confidence to embark upon your own project

• Learn what aquaponics is all about
• Get to know the different aquaponic systems
• Choose the best plants to grow with each aquaponic system
• Discover everything you need to know about fish selection, cultures and cycling
• Understand the basics of nitrification, mineralization, & oxygenation

• Get an overview of the design features and functions of each system
• Learn how to build your own aquaponic system - from easy to more advanced set-ups
• Learn about the supplies you need for each system
• Understand how to maintain your system and care for your fish and plants

• Identify pests and diseases in your aquaponic garden and learn how to combat them
• Understand challenges such as nutrient deficiency and sick fish stocks