Aquaponics refers to a system that combines hydroponics and fish farming — and creating a self-sustaining environment in which resources are efficiently managed.
The process uses waste produced by fish that’s broken down by nitrifying bacteria into nitrates that supply the nutrients for hydroponically grown plants, which purify the water and return it to the aquaculture system — helping to reduce toxicity in water and prevent diseases.
– Read the entire article at Benzinga.
