Aquaponics combines traditional aquaculture and hydroponics into a closed loop ecosystem. The waste that your fish produce is converted into food for your plants. Get a steady supply of delicious fish and sustainably grown herbs and salads.
The course is a mixture of practical building sessions and theory. Towards the final part of the day, students test their skills by assembling 3 different working systems.
Course Content:
Aquaponics in the world
- The history of aquaponics
- Current systems worldwide
- The future of aquaponics
Aquaculture
- The basics
- Fish choice & stocking
- Tanks
- Fish care
- Water testing & balancing
Bacteria and filtration