All Bright Aquariums would like to present….

Aquaponics vs.Hydroponics

A presentation by Steven Colletti

Tilapia

Why are Tilapia extremely popular in aquaponic systems??

• They are easy to breed.• They are fast growing.• Can withstand very poor water conditions.• Consume an omnivorous diet and are good eating.

Bacteria plays an important role in the Nitrogen cycle.Through a natural process, the cycle is broken down as follows…• Fish excrete

ammonia.• Bacteria eats

ammonia and converts to nitrite which is then converted to nitrate.

• Nitrate happens to be the favorite food of plants.

Aquaponic Diagram

The Benefits of Aquaponics

• Its cuts down your grow time.• It can be done anywhere as it

does not rely on “good soil.”• It produces both meat (fish)

and vegetables.• Just a small area of 10’ x 20’

can produce enough food to feed 20-30 people.

Different Types of Aquaponic Systems

How Hydroponics Works

What is Hydroponics?

• Plants are grown without soil• Water and nutrients supplied through a plant

tray• Conditions are customized based on the needs

of the plant• In some cases support structures are built to

support the body of the plant

Maintaining a Plants Growth Cycle• Natural lighting provides energy necessary for

photosynthesis• Minerals, oxygen and water delivered through the root

system• The lack of soil removes insect concerns, eliminating the

need for pesticides• Plants are carefully supervised so they maintain the

ideal level of growth

• No soil is necessary.• It’s stable and produces high yields.• There is no damage from pesticides.• The controlled system means that no nutrition pollution

is released into the environment.• Lower nutrient requirements due to control over

nutrient levels.• Lower water requirement as water stays in the system

and can be reused.

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