Components of Aquaponics System

Components
of
Aquaponics
System
Lesson Objectives
 At the end of this lesson, students are expected to:

 define aquaculture
 cite two examples of aquaculture techniques
 define hydroponics
 cite two examples of hydroponic systems
 explain how the nitrogen cycle works
 enumerate the three biological elements in aquaponics.
To get started with
aquaponics,
a grower must understand the
essential components of
aquaponics systems.
Aquaponics These include the three main
components: fish, plants, and
bacteria, and the secondary
components, which include the
fish tank, grow bed, pumps,
and plumbing.
The BIOLOGICAL COMPONENTS OF AQUAPONICS
The water then travels through plant grow beds
where plants uptake the nutrients, and finally the
water returns, purified, to the fish tank.
The biofilter provides a habitat for bacteria to
convert fish waste into accessible nutrients for
plants.
Aquaponics Supplies And Materials
A fish tank.
A grow bed.
Water pump.
Air pump with air stones.
PVC piping with fittings.
Aquaculture/ Aquafarming
 Aquaculture is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish,
algae, and other organisms in all types of water environments.
 Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater, brackish water and saltwater

populations under controlled or semi-natural conditions, and can be
contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish.
 Freshwater aquaculture is carried
out either in fishponds, fish pens,
fish cages or, on a limited scale, in
rice paddies.
Brackish water aquaculture is done
mainly in fishponds located in
coastal areas. Marine culture
employs either fish cages or
substrates for molluscs and
seaweeds such as stakes, ropes,
and rafts.
Mariculture or marine farming is a specialized branch of aquaculture (which
includes freshwater aquaculture) involving the cultivation of marine organisms
for food and other animal products, in enclosed sections of the open ocean
(offshore mariculture), fish farms built on littoral waters (inshore mariculture),
or in artificial tanks, ponds or raceways which are filled with seawater
(onshore mariculture). An example of the latter is the farming of marine fish,
including finfish and shellfish like prawns, or oysters and seaweed in saltwater
ponds. Non-food products produced by mariculture include : fish meal,
nutrient agar, jewellery (e.g. cultured pearls), and cosmetics.

Hydroponics is a type of
horticulture and a subset of
hydroculture which involves
growing plants, usually
Hydroponics crops or medicinal plants,
without soil, by using water-
based mineral nutrient
solutions.
 A quick guide to hydroponics
• Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil.
• You can grow hydroponically all year long.
• Hydroponics uses less water than traditional soil-based

systems.
• Hydroponic growing allows for faster growth and higher

yields than traditional soil-based growing systems.
• To grow hydroponically, you need plants, a container, water,

a way to anchor the plants, nutrients and a light source.
• It is possible to grow vegetables hydroponically both

outdoors and indoors. If growing indoors, artificial lighting
will help faster growth.
In hydroponics, soil is replaced with growing
media, or also called substrates.
These growing media give the plant support and
retains moisture. It also has an irrigation
system that is integrated into the media
where the nutrient solution or ‘nutsol’ is
introduced to the plants’ root zones.
The nutsol gives all the necessary nutrients for
plant growth. Out of all the methods of soil
less culture, hydroponics is the most
commonly used and most efficient.
Wick System
A wick system refers to a hydroponic
growing set-up that makes the use of a
soft fabric string referred to as a wick.
In a wick system, a cotton or nylon
wick helps in absorbing water and
nutrients from a solution and then
supplies it to plants that are present in
containers or trays.
EBB and Flow
The ebb and flow hydroponic system, also
called the flood and drain system, functions on
the flooding and draining of the plant's roots
with nutrient solution to support growth. 'Ebb'
refers to the receding water from the roots,
while 'flow' signifies the incoming water.
Water Culture
One of the simplest hydroponics is Deep

Water Culture (DWC). DWC is a hydroponic
technique that allows plant roots to
always be submerged in water containing
nutrients.
Drip System
Drip irrigation is the most efficient water and
nutrient delivery system for growing crops.
It delivers water and nutrients directly to the
plant's roots zone, in the right amounts, at the
right time, so each plant gets exactly what it
needs, when it needs it, to grow optimally.
Water Pump
A submersible water pump is underwater.
It is placed inside your water reservoir.
This is by far the most common water
pump used in hydroponic and aquaponic
applications.
Hydroponic Reservoir
The hydroponic reservoir tank is the

backbone of any hydroponic system.
After all, it's holding and circulating
the very life-blood of your hydroponic
garden - the hydroponic nutrient
solution. The hydroponic reservoir
does more than just hold nutrients
and water.
Air Stones
Air Stones are an ideal way to add oxygen to
your hydroponic growing system. Air stones
aerate the nutrient solution and improve
nutrient circulation which extends the life of
your nutrient solution, help keep roots healthy,
and promote exceptional growth.
Nutrient Solution
These nutrients are typically added to the
water solution used to feed the plants in precise
amounts to ensure optimal growth.
Micronutrients used in hydroponics include iron,
manganese, zinc, copper, boron, molybdenum,
and chlorine. Each of these elements plays a
vital role in the plant's metabolic processes.
Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle is a
biogeochemical process through
which nitrogen is converted into
many forms, consecutively
passing from the atmosphere to
the soil to organism and back into
the atmosphere. It involves
several processes such as
nitrogen fixation, nitrification,
denitrification, decay and
putrefaction.
Additional information
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhcAOE2JOVs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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aquaponics and how it works
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n77jjSAHOSA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp7MeQYmm5k
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 At the end of this lesson, students are expected to:

 Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater, brackish water and saltwater

includes freshwater aquaculture) involving the cultivation of marine organisms

(offshore mariculture), fish farms built on littoral waters (inshore mariculture),

or in artificial tanks, ponds or raceways which are filled with seawater

(onshore mariculture). An example of the latter is the farming of marine fish,

ponds. Non-food products produced by mariculture include : fish meal,

nutrient agar, jewellery (e.g. cultured pearls), and cosmetics.

• Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil.

• You can grow hydroponically all year long.

• Hydroponics uses less water than traditional soil-based

• Hydroponic growing allows for faster growth and higher

• To grow hydroponically, you need plants, a container, water,

• It is possible to grow vegetables hydroponically both

One of the simplest hydroponics is Deep

The hydroponic reservoir tank is the

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