A lot of people seem to think that home aquaponics is a new thing but the truth is that aquaponic systems have been around for about 20 years. The great thing about these set ups is that they add a real decoration to your house because of the colourful fish and lovely plants.
Home aquaponics is dead easy to set up, basically all you need is a fish tank and some netted pots which allow the water to pass through and a little DIY knowledge. The most longest part of setting up an aquaponic system is waiting for the water to be ready for the fish, about 4 weeks.
The natural system works a bit like hydroponics but uses no chemicals at all, the plants get their food from the fish waste. The fish waste filled water is passed through the netted pots which filter the water and feed the plants before returning clean to the tank. If you have ever kept fish before then you will be amazed by the sheer clarity of the tanks water.
Home aquaponics is not just about having a pretty indoor orniment though, it is about growing amazing tasting fresh organic food in the comfort of your own house. The system allows you to stagger the seed planting so that you have fresh vegetables all year round. Not only do these taste great but they also grow twice as fast because of the richness of the food they are getting.
So if you have heard about this fairly new way of using fish to grow food but think it is a bit complex then think again because any body can very quickly set up a DIY aquaponics system. You can buy aquaponics kits from local supplies stores but they are super expensive or you can build your own from scratch. The best way is to build your own because the cost is way lower, all you need is a fish tank, some fish and some netted pots and of course an aquaponics guide.
Home aquaponics makes sense as it is cheap, easy and above all gives you fresh organic food all year round.