Design Readings

Ecology

• What is water chemistry and why does it matter?
• Water Chemistry
• How to maintain the aquaponic system
  • Aquaponic System Maintenance Rules
• How do I determine how many fish with how many plants?
• • Gardening Rules of Thumb
• What kind of plants and fish should I use in my aquaponic system?
  • Recommended Plants and Fish in Aquaponics
• How many calories are in (trout, tilapia, tomatoes etc.)
  • Use google with: “How many calories are in…"
• Are some fish better for aquaponics than others?
  • Best Fish for Aquaponics
• Are some plants better for aquaponics than others?
  • Best Plants for Aquaponics

Engineering

• What are the different designs available?
  • http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/guide-to-aquaponics/running-of-the-system/
• What growing media should we use?
  • Methods of Aquaponics
• How to control water level?
• • Sizing a Pump for Hydroponics or Aquaponics
• How do you know how much something costs?
  • List prices and add them up

Entrepreneurship

• Does it make sense to be a non-profit, business, or community project?
  • Differences Between Nonprofit and For-profit Organizations
• How much does it cost to set up a system? Keep in mind, different systems cost different amounts.
  • https://portablefarms.com/2017/cost-of-an-aquaponics-system-and-operating/
• How much money does it cost to get a loan?
  • Current SBA Loan Rates (May 2020)
• How much money can people afford to pay?
  • https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Albany
• Compare your system to Aquaponic Suppliers with pricing
  • https://www.theaquaponicsource.com/product-category/build-your-system/

Building a demonstration system:

• https://aquaponics.com/build-a-mini-aquaponic-system/