Aquaponics is one the new technique to grow crop and production of fish.
- 1. Aquaponics
- 2. CONTENTS Introduction 01 Review of Literature 02 Material and Methods 03 Application 04 Conclusion 05 06 Referernces
- 3. Introduction
- 4. Introduction Aquaponics is a combination of two sustainable farming types, hydroponics(growing plants without soil)and aquaculture(rearing aquatic animals).
- 5. Introduction Purpose of making this? This assembly provides portability and as a beautification. Can also be used as a display as an aquarium. Organic vegetables and fruits ,ornamental leaves and flowers can also be grown.
- 7. Research papers Due to the rapid growth of the organic food industry and the increasing popularity of organic fruits and vegetables, the health benefits and risks of organic produce are issues of significant importance. This review will compare organic and conventional produce in terms of nutritional value, pesticide contamination, and microbiological safety. Not all plants can be grown in aquaponic systems. Some plants, like lettuce, herbs, and tomatoes, do well in an aquaponic setting. Choose plants that are suitable for this form of cultivation by doing your research. Several companies specialize in providing aquaponics systems at a commercial level. Some notable companies in this industry include: 1. Nelson and Pade, Inc.: They offer commercial aquaponics systems and provide training and support for individuals and businesses interested in aquaponics. 2. Aquaponics USA: This company designs and manufactures commercial- scale aquaponics systems, offering various sizes and configurations to suit different needs.
- 9. Materials and Methods Materials used: A fish tank, a tray or a container with lid, netted cups, motor(mini water pump), elbow joint(s), pvc pipe. Fish species: Goldfish, koi and carp. Plants grown: Tulsi(Occimum sanctum) Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Chrysanthamum(Chrysanthamum indicum)
- 10. Materials and Methods Mechanism For the mechanism to work, a constant power supply is needed. The water from the fish tank goes up into the container with the help of motor. Primarily fish excrete consists of ammonia, whcih is a waste product resulting from breakdown of protiens. Ammonia is converted into nitrites because of some nitrifying bacteria. Ammonia’s contribution: Serves as a source of nitrogen, which is essential for plants growth and this is converted into nitrites through a process called nitrification. Plants can utilize the nitrate from fish excretion as a nitrogen source for their growth and development. However, it's important to note that plants also require other essential nutrients, such as phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients, which may not be present in sufficient quantities in fish excretion alone. Therefore, a balanced nutrient supply is necessary for optimal plant growth.
- 11. Plants grown Fish tank Fish pvc pipes Elbow joints Stop cock motor Netted cups Container with lid Water
- 12. Methods Nutrients fish get from the plants: By absorbing the nitrates plants help to remove excess nutriesnts from the water which helps to maintaain a healthy environment for the fish. • Primary nutrient released by pllant is oxygen. This oxygen is then dissolved in water, which is essentisl for the respiration of the fish. • Additionally, plants in aquaponics systems also release small amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) during respiration. While fish do not directly absorb CO2, it can indirectly benefit them by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the system. These bacteria help convert fish waste (ammonia) into nitrate, which is a valuable nutrient for plants. • It's important to note that in aquaponics, the nutrient exchange between plants and fish is a symbiotic relationship. Fish provide waste (ammonia) that is converted into nitrate by bacteria, which is then taken up by plants as a nutrient source. In return, plants help filter the water and maintain its quality for the fish.
- 13. Application
- 14. Application We can grow plants organically without soil, which is why there is no risk of soil bond diseases, there is no need of watering the plants on daily basis. There is increase in sustainability of the fish, meaning the rate of death is less and no risk diseases. Can be used as beautification of house, can be kept as an aquarium as well as plants can be grown in it. We can start entrepreneurship as a production of fish and organic vegetables, organic fruits or ornamental plants and flowers. People will get employment in sectors like fish culture, the assembly makers will get employed and plant sapling makers.
- 15. Conclusion
- 16. Conclusion The assembly of aquaponics is the cheapest , portable ,highly efficient , low maintainance assembly for plant production, food production, flower production and fish production.
- 17. References
- 18. References The references used are: www.researchgate.net altifarm.com Hitwada(newspaper) explore section.
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