Starting up an aquaponics system on my 55 gal tank was something I always wanted to try. However the videos and information I find in most places only showcase beyond reasonably stocked tanks with hundreds of pond/river/lake fish like tilapia or blue gill. One thing I don't want to do is make the fish suffer to grow food. I understand how the system works and I understand that most of these fish get eaten too but having multiple aquariums and caring for fish I only feel like you shouldn't make them live in sub par aquariums or tubs. It all kinda grosses me out to see aquaponics setup this way and I know that's kind of the point so the plants can feed off the nutrients in the water. If I were to setup an aquaponics system I would like to keep fish that I like and I wouldn't eat them.
I guess my question is has anyone setup an aquaponics system that is "clean" vs looking like this
to where it can function as a beautiful fish tank AND aquaponic system.
I guess my question is has anyone setup an aquaponics system that is "clean" vs looking like this
to where it can function as a beautiful fish tank AND aquaponic system.