Results: Aquaponics
Published on 06/25/2016
Hydroponic gardening is a system of growing plants in water, without soil. Aquaponics combines this with aquaculture (the farming of fish, crustaceans, etc) into a symbiotic system that recirculates and reuses water efficiently.
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Aquaponics has been used for thousands of years. It is becoming more popular these days as companies, governments and families look for more sustainable and efficient methods of food production. Have you ever seen an aquaponic system? Yes
24%
456 votes
No
61%
1183 votes
Undecided
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93 votes
Not Applicable
10%
194 votes
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I enjoy growing vegetables. I love the idea of aquaponics, but do not have a fish pond on my property. A friend of mine has two large ponds stocked with fish, and I am planning to discuss the idea of some type of floating system with him when I am at his home next week. Do you currently have a fish pond (large or small)? Yes
7%
135 votes
No
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1453 votes
Undecided
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84 votes
Not Applicable
13%
254 votes
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It is also possible to install small aquaponic systems on indoor fish aquariums. Do you currently have a fish aquarium? Yes
9%
165 votes
No
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1415 votes
Undecided
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84 votes
Not Applicable
14%
262 votes
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I used to have two large fish aquariums, but sold them when I took a job that required a lot of traveling out of town. I enjoyed maintaining them and used live plants to maintain water quality and create a more natural ecosystem. If you have indoor fish, do you currently use live plants in the tank? Yes
6%
116 votes
No
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393 votes
Undecided
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74 votes
Not Applicable
70%
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It is possible to buy ready-made systems or build a DIY arrangement for any size of tank. If you do currently have a fish tank, would you like to install a small aquaponic system? Yes
9%
178 votes
No
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529 votes
Undecided
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238 votes
Not applicable
51%
981 votes
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