Growing fish and vegetables together.

In aquaponics, the nutrient-rich water that results from raising fish provides a source of natural fertilizer for the growing plants. As the plants consume the nutrients, they help purify the fish’s water. A natural microbial process keeps both the fish and plants healthy. Therefore, aquaponics produces fish and organic or chemical-free fruits and vegetables in a dynamic, pond-type ecosystem. It can feed your family, or it can be part of providing vegetables and fish for a whole community.