Aquaponics: System Design
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- March 13, 2023
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Overview
Course Information
This course is the second in a series of three developed to introduce homeowners, hobbyists, or future commercial operators to the world of aquaponics. This course will provide a more detailed look at deep water culture, flood and drain, and commercial system designs. This course also features a tour of the instructor's very own aquaponic system and its components.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize questions to consider before beginning to design your deep water culture or flood and drain system
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of using a deep water culture system or flood and drain system
- Recognize different ways to build a deep water culture system and its components
- Identify produce and fish stocking recommendations
- Calculate potential income and expenses for commercial operations
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