What are some benefits of Aquaponic Systems?

 

Not only is Aquaponics an organic system based on nature's own workings, but it has a history of human use spanning thousands of years. The tradition of aquaponics goes clear back to the ancient Aztecs, who grew plants on stationary islands called chinampas and manually drew in waste from the surrounding canals to nourish their plants. Farmers in China and Thailand have long used a form of aquaponics by raising fish in their rice paddy fields. Aquaponics has worked in nature and industry for thousands of years.

Here are some benefits of Aquaponic Systems

• You no longer need to water your plants or clean out your fish bowl. Since the system re-circulates the water and the plants clean it out automatically, your fish will be healthy and happy without your interference. People who keep fish know this can save literally hours a week. Flushing fishbowls is very stressful to fish too, and they will live longer, healthier lives without that trauma. As to your plants, their water will no longer get absorbed into the soil and end up evaporating without entering their roots. Aquaponics uses only 2% of the water that soil gardening consumes!
• Save energy - up to 70%, and save money. Aside from the energy you need to circulate the water in the aquaponics system, you should have almost no gardening expenses.
• Never weed or dig again. There's no soil in aquaponics, and thus no weeds!
• Your plants will grow twice as fast. Since aquaponics conditions are optimal and stay that way and food is always available to your plants, they will grow incredibly rapidly and taste absolutely delicious.
• Space-saving. Aquaponics conserves space without crowding plants.