What is Aquaponics

In its simplest terms, aquaponics is a form of water-based agriculture where fish and plants live and grow together in a mutually beneficial environment.  

It is a complex, thriving ecosystem with numerous biological processes working together for the stability of the system. And by bringing it indoors, we're able to give nature a helping hand by optimizing the environment. What we get is reliable, year-round production of healthy, fresh produce regardless of the season.

Aquaponics has deep roots in history, dating back to the Aztecs and Eastern civilizations. Today, we are witnessing its rebirth as new applications around the world are demonstrating aquaponics' ability to meet many of the modern challenges we face with our food supplies.

How it Works

Like most things in nature, aquaponics is a continuous cycle. It begins with us feeding the fish. The fish then produce waste which feeds beneficial bacteria. That bacteria breaks down the waste into consumable nutrients for the plants which in turn feed us. As the plants grow, they filter the water for the fish and allow the cycle to begin again.

How aquaponics works

Why Aquaponics

Aquaponics isn't just an great way to grow healthy, delicious food. It has numerous social, economic and environmental benefits, making it ideal for our modern world.

Social Benefits

Communities become self-sustaining

Communities gain knowledge of how food is grown

Reduction of urban food deserts

Plants are harvested for highest nutritional value, not shelf life

Environmental Benefits

Uses 90% less water usage than
conventional agriculture

No use of harmful pesticides or

No toxic irrigation runoff

Reduced carbon emissions

Economic Benefits

Food security due to year-round

Unaffected by climate change

Price stabilization

Faster growth cycles

Reduced transportation costs

Better allocation of scarce resources