Learn Organic Aquaponics From A Commercial Aquaponic Farmer

Name: Learn Organic Aquaponics From A Commercial Aquaponic Farmer
Rating: 3.1 (31 reviews)

Complete guide to making and operating a home aquaponic system

Created byBrent Boman

Last updated 11/2017

English

What you'll learn

Build the components of a home system
Assemble a home aquaponic system
Startup the system
Mix Soil
Operate the aquaponic system
Cull plants
Test water for proper balance

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 37m total length

Intro lecture..how aquaponics works...common misconceptions3:24
Discover how aquaponics works and debunk common misconceptions, taught by a commercial aquaponic farmer running a one-acre desert farm; learn beginner-friendly setup, tools, and water considerations for your own system.
Intro Quiz
Materials and Tools4:50
Gather concrete materials, pvc pipe and fittings, primer and glue, drip line, foamboard, and a heavy-duty feeder with goldfish and cheesecloth to start the system.
Materials and Tools Quiz
Construction of the Tank and Grow Bed4:03
Assemble the aquaponics system by constructing the tank and grow bed, connect the fish tank, and prepare the bed with potting soil and drilled holes for water flow.
The basics of construction
Making the Rafts4:03
Learn how to make the rafts by drilling holes with a built-in pilot, tightening the connections, and aligning the holes to promote water flow while minimizing exterior damage.
Making the Raft Quiz
Soil Mix and Seed Planting7:03
Learn soil mix and seed planting in an organic aquaponics system from a commercial farmer. Use coconut coir and vermiculite, seed strong lettuce seedlings, and space plants on a raft.
Soil Mix and Seed Planting
Adding Fish, Culling and Water Testing12:42
Add goldfish and tilapia, thin seedlings, and test ammonia to support nitrifying bacteria; use a timer to cycle water and nutrients in an organic aquaponics system.
Adding Fish, Culling and Water Testing
Routine Maintenance and Final Notes1:22
Routine Maintenance and Final Notes

Requirements

You should be able to use a PC at the beginner level to access the course

Description

This course shows how to build a home aquaponics system for under $200.00usd. It also shows how to mix soil, test water and cull plants. Upon completion one will be able to make and operate a home aquaponics system successfully.

There is also a closed facebook group for all course students to discuss aquaponics in as well as reach out to me with any questions. I have been doing aquaponics for 7 years and commercially for 4. I have been making training videos for 1 month. So, sorry if Im long winded at times

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to build and operate a beginner scale aquaponics system
Anyone who home gardens