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How to Use Pesticides in Aquaponics Without Hurting Your Fish
The use of pesticides in aquaponics is a very touchy subject, and we've seen both the good and bad side of pesticide use in aquaponic systems. There are many opinions on pesticide use, all with varying degrees of validity. No matter what they say, however, all of...
Sizing a Pump for Hydroponics or Aquaponics
Sizing a pump? First, decide what type of pump you need. So you're building a system. You're ordering materials, and all that's left for you to do is to order a pump. You open the web browser, search for hydroponic pumps, and there are: sump pumps air pumps...
Pros and Cons of Hydroton (Clay Pebbles) in Hydroponics
Why Clay Pebbles are One of Our Top picks for Small Growers Clay pebbles or hydroton (sometimes referred to as LECA—light expanded clay aggregate) are a hydroponic substrate with units about the size of marbles or peanuts. Because they're so lightweight, easy for...
Pros and Cons of Perlite in Hydroponics: Is it For You?
What is perlite? Perlite is ore that has been superheated in a kiln until it expands like popcorn. This makes it very lightweight and gives it air holding capacity—a real benefit for growers trying to keep root zones aerated. Perlite has been used for...
Introduction to the Aquaponic Raft System
If you're considering aquaponics (a form of hydroponics incorporating fish and their waste as fertilizer), then you've almost certainly heard of raft or DWC (deep water culture) systems. Aquaponic raft systems have been grandfathered into the industry as one of the...
How to Build a Simple Hydroponic Dutch Bucket System
In this post:Intro to Dutch BucketsVariations on DesignVideo - How to Build a Hydroponic Dutch Bucket SystemParts NeededSteps to BuildingYour Own Hydroponic Dutch Bucket SystemDutch buckets as "fragmented media beds"Hydroponic Dutch bucket systems (Bato bucket...
How to Maintain a Y-Filter in a ZipFarm
Cleaning your irrigation components will help your farm run better for longer and reduces the risk of leaks, floods, broken pumps, and other farm issues. Today we're showing how to maintain a Y-filter (or canister filter), and the pump skimmer. The Y-filter (or...
How to Use a Filtration Manifold to Clean & Sterilize Hydroponic Water
In a closed-loop system, maintaining good water quality is a difficult feat. However, neglecting to sterilize the water that circles through the system can cause fouling and decrease yields. The filtration manifold solves this problem by filtering and clarifying water...
How to Use and Mix Your Own Soilless Potting Mix for Hydroponics
If you’re an indoor grower, you’re probably using a soilless potting mix in some way shape or form. This might be a loose mix or plugs bound with something like a polymer (FlexiPlugs are an example of a polymer-bound plug, while some peat plugs are simply contained in...
How to Choose High Efficiency LEDs for Your Farm
How do you measure the value of LEDs? Efficiency. Anybody with an eye on the tech industry has noticed the rise of LEDs. In farming, they have been accepted—or rejected—with varying opinions. Many traditional lighting users write off LEDs due to their high capital...
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