Aquaponics

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Aquaponics

• Growing fresh fish and vegetables in your own
  backyard

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What is aquaponics?

• Aquaponics (AP) is the combination of AQUAculture
  and hydroPONICS.
• i.e. Growing vegetables, and fish for consumption
  in your backyard.
• Aquaponics has been around for centuries.

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Aquaponics is a natural cycle

• Picture courtesy of BackyardAquaponics Pty Ltd

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Why?

• Bringing food production back into the home
• Phenomenal plant growth, no fertilisers needed!
• Totally natural and organic
• Uses less water
• Great working height
• Automatic
• You grow fish to eat in your own backyard!!

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How does it work?
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Sure sure, lets see in work in real life...
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What plants can I grow?
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What fish can I grow?
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How big is it?
Photos courtesey of
BackyardAquaponics
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Where do I start?

• Research, planning patience
• Low budget vs Off The Shelf systems

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Summary

• Grow your own fish and vegetables!

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Questions?