Media Based Aquaponics System

Flood and Drain Aquaponics System

Flood and Drain Aquaponics System

A flood and drain aquaponics system, also called a media-based system, is the easiest to build and maintain aquaponics system. This system is most suited for aquaponics beginners. It is also the most common type of aquaponics system used by many do-it-yourself aquaponics gardeners. Read this article to learn more about the flood and drain system of aquaponics if you’re a beginner in aquaponics and planning to set up your aquaponics system.

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Aquaponics Systems

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Aquaponics Systems

Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and the growing of plants in the nutrient solution (hydroponics). Aquaponics is a recirculating system where fish are reared in a fish tank. The fish waste which is ammonia is converted into nitrates by the bacteria and become nutrients for the plant roots to absorb. The plant roots will filter the water before it returns to the fish tank for another cycle.