Is it possible to farm fish and crops at the same time?
Not only is it possible to farm fish and crops at the same time, it’s beneficial. Aquaponics is a technique whereby the waste that builds up in fish tanks is used as fertilizer for hydroponically grown plants. The plants filter these nutrients out of the water, which can then be returned to the fish. Because this is a closed system that recycles water, it uses a lot less water than traditional farming methods. The fish-waste feeds the plants, which means no chemical fertilizers are needed. In fact, after the system is set up, the only thing that needs to be added is fish food, along with a little extra water to make up for evaporation. Aquaponics also doesn’t use pesticides, since they would be detrimental to the fish, so the whole system is very environmentally friendly. Aquaponic systems can be set up on a comm
