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Heading for Aquaponics, our adventure begins
February 14, 2026 · 24 min · 1K views
What this video covers
A self-sufficient aquaponics system is constructed within a greenhouse to integrate fish farming with vegetable cultivation. The setup features two primary fish tanks, each designed to hold 800 fish, connected to a biological filtration system charged with two cubic meters of clay pellets.▶ 2:31 To manage water quality, the system utilizes a recirculating loop where fish waste is converted by bacteria into nutrients for plants grown in floating polystyrene rafts.▶ 5:56 The installation includes a separate koi pond integrated into the same filtration circuit.▶ 8:47 Initial stocking involves 200 black bass, which are acclimated over one hour to match the 28-degree Celsius water temperature.▶ 15:40 To optimize plant growth, the system's pH is adjusted from 6.8 toward a more acidic level using a peat-based humic acid infusion.▶ 23:12 The project aims to feed the fish with cultivated insects rather than commercial pellets to ensure high-quality, sustainable production.▶ 18:38
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