Todd2
Aquarium Advice Freak
I recently stumbled across this site while looking up info on hydroponics. http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/ Basically, It's about a guy in Australia who's really into aquaponics and he's built a couple systems in his backyard. For those who don't know, aquaponics is a combonation of aqua culture and hydroponics. Nutrient rich water is pumped from the fish "tank" to the plants where the plants soak up the nutrients from the water and is finally drained back into the fish "tank". The water keeps re-circulating throughout the system. Essientally, you're getting fresh organic greens and captive raised fish, that you can eat, at the same time. If you do a quick search on google you'll find a lot more info on the subject.
All of this reminded me of a plant filter, and that's what really sparked my interest in it. I'd like to try this on a smaller scale, indoors, and not eat my fish
I'd hope to grow lettuce and possibly some herbs. I don't know whether I'd be able to add this system onto an existing tank or construct a whole new tank that would accomdate the plant "section". And then there's the issue of light. I wouldn't want to invest in a grow light because they're fairly expensive. I *could* have a couple shoplights that served as both the lighting for the aquarium and the plants.
The way I'm looking at it is it would be like a "fuge" but for a freshwater enviroment. Not only would the plant "section" act as a natural filter but one would be able to grow a couple simple vegatables and herbs. Even if it didn't work out I still think it be a really neat experiment.
Anyone have thoughts or opinions on this?
All of this reminded me of a plant filter, and that's what really sparked my interest in it. I'd like to try this on a smaller scale, indoors, and not eat my fish
I'd hope to grow lettuce and possibly some herbs. I don't know whether I'd be able to add this system onto an existing tank or construct a whole new tank that would accomdate the plant "section". And then there's the issue of light. I wouldn't want to invest in a grow light because they're fairly expensive. I *could* have a couple shoplights that served as both the lighting for the aquarium and the plants.
The way I'm looking at it is it would be like a "fuge" but for a freshwater enviroment. Not only would the plant "section" act as a natural filter but one would be able to grow a couple simple vegatables and herbs. Even if it didn't work out I still think it be a really neat experiment.
Anyone have thoughts or opinions on this?