Fish food

The goldfish remains the most popular species for starting an aquaponic system, and not without reason. Its hardiness, tolerance of cool water and high waste output make it a surprisingly effective partner for your crops.

Every autumn, the same question arises at the pond's edge: should you keep feeding your fish as the water cools? The answer comes down to a few precise temperature thresholds, switching to the right feed at the right time, and

Vermiponics involves introducing compost worms into the grow medium beds of an aquaponic system, where they break down fish sludge and plant debris that bacteria then convert into assimilable nutrients. This page covers suitable species, introduction densities, the conditions that

Autumn is the season that determines the health of your system throughout winter, as the water cools faster than the aquaponist's habits tend to change. Here is how to manage this transition without stressing your fish or crashing your biofilter.