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    The Wonderful World of Aquaponics: The Complete Guide on Aquaponics & How to Build a Home Aquaponics System in Your Backyard
    The Wonderful World of Aquaponics: The Complete Guide on Aquaponics & How to Build a Home Aquaponics System in Your Backyard
    The Wonderful World of Aquaponics: The Complete Guide on Aquaponics & How to Build a Home Aquaponics System in Your Backyard
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    The Wonderful World of Aquaponics: The Complete Guide on Aquaponics & How to Build a Home Aquaponics System in Your Backyard

    By Rowena C. Graham

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    Would You Like To Learn How To Grow A Clean And Steady Source of Vitamins, Minerals And Fiber In 48 Hours?

    Welcome to the wonderful world of aquaponics. Aquaponics is a method of cultivating freshwater fish, organic vegetables, and even organic fruits in just one closed system. Unlike traditional aquaculture, aquaponics does not require continual drainage and water replacement because a biological filter helps maintain the clarity of the water.

    "The Wonderful World of Aquaponics" has been written in simple, easy-to-understand, layman's term. With this book you will learn everything there is to know about aquaponics. You will know how this amazing self-sufficient system works, how to design your own aquaponic system, what supplyies you need, what type of fish to use, how to produce organic and healthy produce with aquaponics, and step by step instructions on how to set up your aquaponic system in your backyard.

    Here are just some of the things covered in "The Wonderful World of Aquaponics" book:

    - How to create you very own aquaponic system at home...

    - 3 little known, yet simple facts about the technology of aquaponics...

    - Exactly how a solar pond works...

    - 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to use plastic containers in an aquaponic system...

    - WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it creating an aquaponic system...

    - You'll discover in just a few short minutes the all about the various aquaponic systems...

    - How to choose and care for the plants in your aquaponic system...

    - 6 time tested and proven strategies to keeping your aquaponic system in balance...

    - 7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for picking and caring for the fish in your aquaponic system...

    - A pennies on the dollar approach to creating your own aquaponic system...

    - How to care for your system on a daily basis...

    - A troubleshooting guide in case you run into trouble with your aquaponics system...

    - An FAQ chapter answering most common questions you may have about aquaponics...

    - And much more...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLiving Plus Healthy Publishing
    Release dateAug 31, 2012
    ISBN9781476197005
    The Wonderful World of Aquaponics: The Complete Guide on Aquaponics & How to Build a Home Aquaponics System in Your Backyard

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      The Wonderful World of Aquaponics - Rowena C. Graham

      The Wonderful World of Aquaponics

      The Complete Guide on Aquaponics & How to Build a Home Aquaponics System in Your Backyard

      Rowena C. Graham

      Copyright© 2012. By Rowena C. Graham

      Smashwords Edition

      The Wonderful World of Aquaponics

      Copyright© 2012. All Rights Reserved.

      Warning: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. No part of this book may be scanned, uploaded or distributed via internet or other means, electronic or print without the author’s permission. Criminal copyright infringement without monetary gain is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. (http://www.fbi.gov/ipr/). Please purchase only authorized electronic or print editions and do not participate in or encourage the electronic piracy of copyrighted material.

      LEGAL NOTICE

      The Publisher has strived to be as accurate and complete as possible in the creation of this book. While all attempts have been made to verify information provided in this publication, the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein. Any perceived slights of specific persons, peoples, or organizations are unintentional.

      This book is not intended for use as a source of legal, business, accounting or financial advice. All readers are advised to seek services of competent professionals in the legal, business, accounting, and finance fields.

      The information in this book is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content contained in this book is for general information purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider before carrying on any health program.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1: Aquaponics – a Circle of Life

      What is Aquaponics?

      The Aquaponics Process

      Choose Your Size & Complexity Level

      Water Flow & Adjustments

      Aquaponics Quick Facts

      Chapter 2: Designing Your Aquaponic System

      Fish Options

      Plant Options

      Fish Food

      Bacteria

      Holding Tank

      Filter Media

      Automatic Siphoning System

      Automatic Feeding Mechanism

      Rechargeable Batteries

      Chapter 3: Building a Home-Sized Aquaponic System

      Building a Basic System

      Running Your Home-Sized Aquaponic System

      Chapter 4: Choosing the Fish

      Edible Fish Commonly Chosen and Their Characteristics

      Chapter 5: Choosing the Plants

      Chapter 6: Caring for Your Aquaponic System

      Fish Tank Density

      Maintenance & Monitoring

      Fish Considerations

      Chapter 7: Common Problems & Their Solutions

      Appendix: Frequently Asked Questions

      Chapter 1: Aquaponics – a Circle of Life

      The concept of aquaponics is so amazingly simple that it is rather surprising it isn’t used more often in everyday life. It is a brilliant example of the circle of life concept and perhaps exactly one of the ways created in order for us to live off the earth without destroying it. It could be used worldwide to combat nutrition deficits and starvation in a relatively inexpensive way that does not damage the environment.

      Not only does aquaponics work constructively with nature to provide food sources that are sustainable, it is also a great method to use for eating healthier without having to worry about the chemicals present in so many of the food chains we use today. Whether you are concerned about the environmental impacts typical food productions can have, worried about the level of chemicals used to grow crops commercially, or struggling to find the money to purchase healthy foods in the fragile state of today’s economy, it would be wise to consider experimenting with an aquaponics system to see if that would be a viable option for your present lifestyle and income.

      What is Aquaponics?

      Aquaponics is the combination of more traditional food production methods and uses both aquaculture and hydroponics in order to grow food naturally for personal consumption. Aquaculture uses tanks and ponds for raising aquatic animals mainly for the purpose of human consumption, while hydroponics refers to the system of growing plants in water instead using the more traditional method of soil-based gardening.

      Aquaculture is based on raising fish while hydroponics is based on raising vegetables in water. Aquaponics uses both methods to provide the essential elements for each to be successful.

      One of the best features of aquaponics is the inherent benefits it contains in providing protein and vegetables for a well-balanced food source – all at the same time. Not just an excellent way to grow food, but aquaponics is a perfect example of the ultimate recycling program as well!

      The Aquaponics Process

      The process of

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