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Aquaponics is a new method of gardening for the 21st century. It works by filtering fish manure to an external flower bed, helping plants grow while cleaning the fish tank at the same time.

To know more read Sylvia Bernstein  best selling book A Step-By-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together.

Anyone can get Aquaponics Supplies and can be purchased from a nursery, gardening center or from the internet. This is great for those who do not have yards or live in the cities. Aquaponics supports all kinds of vegetable so people can have access to quality, plant foods.


Items are fairly basic with the gardening bed, fish tank, pipes along with the necessary tools to assemble everything. Customers can be an all in one kit that will come with instructions along with other supporting supplies that will make for an easy setup. There are a variety of Aquaponics that can be used both indoors and outdoors. The tanks themselves can also come in many different forms from a clear water tank or a large bucket.

Aquaponics can be used under porches, greenhouses or anywhere to a person's liking. There are also support kits and chemicals to help clean fish tanks and garden beds. For those that are not familiar with this process, there is a step by step instruction in explaining how this process works and the benefits it can add to any household.

What You Need to Set-Up An Aquaponic System?

I will get you started with a simple list of materials you should purchase to begin building your very own aquaponic system at home. These supplies should be easy to find and inexpensive too!

The Basics
Here's what you need to get started:
• Fish tank
• Grow Bed
• Grow Bed Support
• Water Pump
• Pipework and fittings

Supply Details
Here's a little more detail about the supplies you need.

Fish Tank
 
The best option for a fish tank in a DIY aquaponics system is a stock tank/water trough, which you can get from animal feed/agricultural suppliers. Stock tanks can be used as is, with no modification required and they look more attractive than other options.

The fish tank should have the same volume as the grow bed, ie. a 1:1 ratio. The tank should be relatively low and wide so there is plenty of surface area in relation to volume for better exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide..

Opaque containers are best, if you choose one that's not opaque algae may be a problem.

Tuff Stuff Products KMT99 HD Oval Tank, 140-Gallon

Grow Bed
 
The best option is a hydroponic flood tray, which you can get from hydroponics suppliers. They only require minor modifications in order to install fittings. A depth of 12″ is best because it allows you to grow the widest variety of vegetables. You can buy aquaBundance spacesaver aquaponics grow bed - flood and drain from Amazon.


Pump

The best type of pump is a magnetic drive pump because it has less moving parts, and there are no seals to wear out. The pump should have a sufficient flow rate to circulate the entire volume of the fish tank at least once an hour. aquarium pump  

PP40006 : 400 GPH, Submersible, Aquaponics/Hydroponics/Fountain/Pond/Aquarium Pump - 6' Cord

Auto Siphon

An auto siphon controls the flooding and draining of the grow bed. You can buy aquaparts aquaponics bell siphon which is one of the best seller from many stores.

Plumbing Components
Pipework:
• drain - 1″ PVC pipe
• water inlet - either flexible tubing or rigid PVC pipe, 1/2″ diameter or greater.
Fittings:
• drain - 2 elbows and 1 bulkhead
• water inlet - bulkhead and valve/tap

You can get all of the above from a hardware store, hydroponics store or pond equipment supplier. The process is easiest when you follow along on a DIY video while setting-up the system. Once you've purchased all the materials mentioned above, you are ready to begin setting up the system.

Here is an f\grest article on how to use aquaponics system to support feed the hunger program.

Article Source:  N.A Sanford