What is Aquaponics?
Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture, the cultivation of aquatic animals like fish, with hydroponics, the cultivation of plants in water. It is an innovative and efficient system that creates a mutually beneficial relationship between fish and plants. In an aquaponics setup, fish are raised in a tank, and their waste, which contains valuable nutrients, serves as a natural fertilizer for the plants. The plants, in turn, filter and purify the water for the fish by absorbing the nutrients and removing harmful substances.
The biofilter is a key component in aquaponics, acting as a buffer to continuously transform fish waste into nutrient-rich water for plants. This symbiotic system maximizes resource utilization by converting fish waste into plant nutrients. The biofilter provides an ideal habitat for aerobic bacteria, essential for converting organics into valuable plant nutrients. In aquaponics, fish secrete ammonia, which beneficial bacteria then convert into nitrates, serving as plant food. The biofilter, containing bio media, enhances the surface area for these bacteria to thrive, facilitating the conversion of ammonia into nutrients for plant growth.
About Us
The farm is located in a naturally rich land which was originally cultivated by locals. Initially, parts of the land were dedicated to thriving trees and home to native livestock.
