TEN KEY GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL AQUAPONICS

• Observe and monitor the system every day.

• Ensure adequate aeration and water circulation with water pumps and air pumps.
• Maintain good water quality: pH 6-7; DO > 5 mg/litre; TAN < 1 mg/litre; NO2 < 1 mg/litre; NO3- 5-150 mg/litre; temperature 18-30 °C.
• Choose fish and plants according to seasonal climate.
• Do not overcrowd the fish tanks (< 20 kg/1 000 litres).
• Avoid overfeeding, and remove any uneaten food after 30 minutes.
• Remove solid wastes, and keep tanks clean and shaded.
• Balance the number of plants, fish and size of biofilter.
• Stagger harvesting and restocking/replanting to maintain balance.
• Do not let pathogens enter the system from people or animals, and do not contaminate produce by letting system water wet the leaves.