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Heading for Aquaponics, our adventure begins

February 14, 2026 · 24 min · 2K views

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A self-sufficient aquaponics system is constructed within a greenhouse to integrate fish farming with vegetable cultivation.5:56 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.2:29 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.8:49 Initial stocking involves 200 black bass, which are acclimated over one hour to match the 28-degree Celsius water temperature.20:18 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.23:09 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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