Aquaponics allows anyone to grow thier own self-sustainable crops 24/7/365!

2. AQUAPONICS:
2012 & BEYOND

3. Applying a background in
microbiology and biotechnology to
the art and science of aquaponic
and hydroponic growing.
Shawn Odneal
Owner
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shawn@hydroaquaponics.com

4. AQUAPONICS
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production
system that combines a traditional
aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as
fish, lobster and even mussels in tanks) with
hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a
symbiotic environment.
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5. AQUAPONICS
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6. AQUAPONICS
ONLY PLAYS IN SLIDESHOW MODE
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7. Top Aquaponic Crops
 Lettuce
 Chives
 Herbs
 Watercress
 Arugula
 Pepper
 Tomato
 Peas
 Strawberry
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8. Watering
 TIP 1: Flood and Drain
 TIP 2: Constant Flow
 Bell Siphon
 TIP 3: Nutrient Film
 Technique(NFT)
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9. Fertilization
 TIP 1: Patience
 TIP 2: Fish Type
 TIP 3: Better w/ Age

10. Lighting
 TIP 1: Spectrums
 TIP 2: Energy Cost
 TIP 3: Plant choices
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11. Ideal Fish
 Capable of reproducing in captivity
 Produce numerous and hardy eggs and young
 Adaptable to many types of culture systems
 Adaptable to multi-species farming (polyculture)
 Exhibit rapid growth to a large maximum size
 Readily adapt to artificial feeds
 Tolerant of crowding and high density conditions
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12. Ideal Fish
Yell
ow
P er
ch
Tila
pia
Cha
n
Cat nel
fish

13. Ideal Fish, Etc…
L ob
ster
Koi
Mu
sse
ls
Gol
d fish

14. From Commercial Greenhouses
to Home Gardens

15. From Simple to Complex

16. …To Just Plain WEIRD!
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17. LED – The Future?
A light-emitting diode is a semiconductor
light source. LEDs are used as indicator
lamps in many devices and are increasingly
used for other lighting.
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18. LED – The Future?
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19. Why Grow Aquaponic?
• You can save money.
• It’s possible to grow year-round.
• Plants are healthier in a controlled environment.
• Fish live and reproduce happily
• Homegrown vegetables & herbs taste better.
• Conservation of water
And best of all…
It’s sustainable!
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shawn@hydroaquaponics.com

20. AQUAPONICS:
2011 & BEYOND
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21. AQUAPONICS:
2011 & BEYOND
THANK YOU!
Shawn Odneal
shawn@hydroaquaponics.com