WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STYLES OF AQUAPONICS?
There are 3 main styles of designs in Aquaponics systems including: Media Based Deep Flow / Raft NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) Media Based is the most common style of Aquaponic design used in backyard systems, Deep Flow / Raft design is used mainly in commercial situations, and NFT is the least used design in both backyards and commercial systems. Media Based systems use gravel or expanded clay medium located in grow beds where plants are grown direct where they are sown. The grow beds are usually flooded and drained periodically, allowing water to circulate through the system on a regular basis. Deep Flow / Raft systems are constructed with long channels which hold water at a depth of around 30-40cm depth, with boards that float on top of the water. Boards can be made from styrofoam, plastics, or anything else that you can get to float. Holes are made into the boards, and net pots are fitted. Plants are either sown directly into the net pots, or transplanted from other growing area. T
