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The life cycle of the black soldier fly, also known as Black Soldier Fly or Hermetia Illucens , extends - depending on the conditions - from several weeks to months. Depending on the definition, up to six relevant developmental stages are known, which we will examine in more detail below.

We will show you in three steps how to go from seed to young plants that are ready to be transplanted . At the same time, you will learn the differences between growing young plants for soil and young plants for aquaponics systems.

The African predatory catfish is one of the most well-known fish in connection with aquaponics, right after the tilapia . Like the tilapia , it is a warm-water fish and is therefore very suitable for use in aquaponics systems over...

The black soldier fly, better known as the Black Soldier Fly (BSF), is a very suitable food insect for fish. In good conditions, these insects decompose a large amount of kitchen waste and grow relatively quickly (within 2-4 weeks) into...

I assume that when you've been researching aquaponics systems, you've come across terms like F&D (Flood & Drain) - the classic flood and ebb system, NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) and DWC (Deep Water Culture), also known as Floating-RAFT? The whole...

Mealworms are gradually becoming more important as feed and edible insects . They can now also be found on supermarket shelves. And for good reason: mealworms are rich in high-quality protein and also have a very good ecological balance in...

Questions often arise about water measurements in aquaponics systems. What pH value is optimal? How do I know if there is enough oxygen in the water, what NH4 value is OK, and why do we measure ammonium, nitrite and nitrate again?

1. Fish Tanks & Sump Tanks | Fish Tanks The fish basin, also called a fish tank , is the habitat of the fish. Every aquaponics system consists of at least one fish tank . In larger systems, several fish...

There is often discussion about whether an outdoor aquaponics operation makes sense at all in our latitudes. Perhaps you are one of those who are currently asking yourself the following question: Is it even worth having an aquaponics system in...

Prejudices put aside. Check! Now you're parking your typical reaction to "eating insects" on the windowsill! Or you know what? It's best to throw them out right away! And don't forget to close the window! 😉 After all, you eat...

The Bell Siphon, also known as an Auto Siphon or in German as a Glockensiphon, is one of the most important and at the same time one of the most fascinating components of a Flood & Drain aquaponics system. This...

Software in aquaponics? Have I confused you? :-) “Software” refers to the components that keep the system alive. The hardware components ensure that the water is transported through the circuit and provide the plants and fish with the right habitat....

How would you actually explain a cycle? Not so easy to put into words, is it? Personally, I have liked the following definition the most so far: A cycle or circulation is a regularly recurring movement of substances or energies....

I am often asked whether keeping trout in aquaponics works. I have started an experiment myself and operated an indoor system with trout over several seasons. However, there are a few things to consider, which I would like to address...

Breeding your own feeder insects is probably the most sustainable way to produce high-quality fish feed. Why? – It's simple: The feed industry often needs a lot of fish meal and fish oil to produce a wide variety of fish...

The Tilapia cichlid is undoubtedly the most popular fish in aquaponics. This is certainly because the Tilapia is an excellent food fish and loves warm water. But what else do you need to know about this interesting fish?

Well, a tank for the fish, a tank for the plants and a pump to pump the water. That sounds very simple, doesn't it? Basically, these are actually the most important components for a simple high and low tide aquaponics system. However, there are a few basics to consider. We would like to give you the following tips for your project.

Are you thinking about diving into the world of aquaponics? We still have a few cold months ahead of us until the next gardening season. This time can be used to plan your first aquaponics project. In my blog you...