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Introduction
Chapter 1: Aquaponics: Why it will get you hooked
Chapter 1: Aquaponics: Why it will get you hooked
1.1 The many angles of aquaponics
1.2 Plants love fish
1.3 How does aquaponics differ?
1.4 Why choose aquaponics?
Chapter 2: How aquaponics works: The symbiosis between fish, plant & bacteria
Chapter 2: How aquaponics works: The symbiosis between fish, plant & bacteria
2.1 The nitrogen cycle
2.2 Bacteria are your friends
Chapter 3: Designing your aquaponic unit
Chapter 3: Designing your aquaponic unit
3.1 Basic aquaponic design
3.2 Ideal growing conditions to consider
Sunlight
Temperature
Protection from the elements
Space
Location
3.3 The best systems for aquaponic gardening from home
Flood and Drain Technique
Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
Media Bed Technique
3.4 System parts and materials
Growing trays
Types of growing media
Cups and nets
Pumps and fittings
Air-pumps
3.5 System design considerations
Sediment filters
Bio filters
Sumps
3.6 Sizing your system
System ratios
Calculating outputs
Calculating inputs
Fish populations
Stocking density
Bio filter size
Water volume
Variations and design considerations
Chapter 4: Essential elements – Things to know before you start
Chapter 4: Essential elements – Things to know before you start
4.1 Water
4.2 Health and safety
4.3 Starting an aquaponic system
Chapter 5: Bacteria - Essential tiny creatures
Chapter 5: Bacteria - Essential tiny creatures
5.1 Bacteria-friendly environments
5.2 Sourcing bacteria
5.3 System Cycling
5.3 Monitoring bacteria
Chapter 6: Casting a light on finding the correct fish
Chapter 6: Casting a light on finding the correct fish
6.1 Selecting fish
6.2 Sourcing fish
6.3 Fish-friendly environments
6.4 Fish care
6.5 Monitoring fish
Chapter 7: Finding plants that love those fish
Chapter 7: Finding plants that love those fish
7.1 Selecting plants
7.2 Sourcing plants
7.3 Plant-friendly environments
7.4 Plant care
Chapter 8: System monitoring & maintenance
Chapter 8: System monitoring & maintenance
8.1 Water monitoring
8.2 System adjustments
8.3 Regular maintenance
Chapter 9: Reeling in the success – Optimizing your aquaponic system
Chapter 9: Reeling in the success – Optimizing your aquaponic system
9.1 Plant choices
9.2 Propagating your own plants
9.3 Staggered plantings and plant diversity
9.4 Fish polycultures
9.5 Supplementing fish feed
9.6 Precautionary additions
9.7 Planning for system changes
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting: Fixing your fishy business
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting: Fixing your fishy business
10.1 Plant health: Help, my plants are sick!
10.2 Cleaning: Help, my growing environment is dirty!
10.3 Fish: Help, my fish are unhappy!
10.4 System measurements: Help, my system is unbalanced!
Chapter 11: Parting Words
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