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An Overview of Aquaponic Systems: Aquaculture Components D NCRAC Technical Bulletins North Central Regional Aquaculture Center 10-2017 An Overview of Aquaponic Systems: Aquaculture Components D. Allen Pattillo Iowa State University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ncrac_techbulletins Part of the Agriculture Commons Recommended Citation Pattillo, D. Allen, "An Overview of Aquaponic Systems: Aquaculture Components" (2017). NCRAC Technical Bulletins. 20. http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ncrac_techbulletins/20 This Report is brought to you for free and open access by the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center at Iowa State University Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in NCRAC Technical Bulletins by an authorized administrator of Iowa State University Digital Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. An Overview of Aquaponic Systems: Aquaculture Components Abstract Aquaponics is an integrated production operation that encompasses recirculating aquaculture systems and hydroponics to produce fish and plants in a closed-loop system that mimics the ecology of nature. Simply said, the fish produce nutrient-rich effluent that fertilizes the plants, and the plants filter the water for the fish. Fish waste from the aquaculture portion of the system is broken down by bacteria into dissolved nutrients that plants then utilize to grow in the hydroponic component. This nutrient removal not only improves water quality for the fish but also decreases overall water consumption by limiting the amount released as effluent. The synergistic relationship of the fish and plants has created a popular perception of sustainability around aquaponics by the general public. Additionally, aquaponics can be scaled from a bench-top hobby unit to multi-acre commercial production facilities. Disciplines Agriculture This report is available at Iowa State University Digital Repository: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ncrac_techbulletins/20 Technical Bulletin Series North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Technical Bulletin Series An Overview of Aquaponic Systems: Aquaculture Components D. Allen Pattillo1 Introduction system, nutrient effluence is virtually non-existent, allowing Aquaponics is an integrated production operation agriculture to take a large step toward environmental that encompasses recirculating aquaculture systems and sustainability. Moreover, fish, plant, and waste solids can hydroponics to produce fish and plants in a closed-loop all be captured and converted into fertilizer products for system that mimics the ecology of nature. Simply said, the additional sale. These benefits make aquaponics a viable fish produce nutrient-rich effluent that fertilizes the plants, option for gardeners and producers who have limited space and the plants filter the water for the fish. Fish waste from or reside in cities, giving more people access to locally- the aquaculture portion of the system is broken down by produced, healthy foods. bacteria into dissolved nutrients that plants then utilize to Hydroponics and recirculating aquaculture evolved grow in the hydroponic component. This nutrient removal as separate disciplines for decades before aquaponics not only improves water quality for the fish but also was discovered, meaning there is very little specialized decreases overall water consumption by limiting the amount equipment for aquaponics. For information on system released as effluent. The synergistic relationship of the fish design for aquaponics, please refer to the North Central and plants has created a popular perception of sustainability Region Aquaculture Center publication “An Overview of around aquaponics by the general public. Additionally, Aquaponic Systems: Hydroponic Components” (NCRAC aquaponics can be scaled from a bench-top hobby unit to TBS 0123) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/15111. multi-acre commercial production facilities. Advantages of this closed-loop system over conventional crop production methods include: • reduced land area requirements, • reduced water consumption, • accelerated plant growth rates, • year-round production in controlled environments, • operational efficiency with shared equipment, • reduced or eliminated effluents, and • multiple crops produced simultaneously. High-value herbs, vegetables, and leafy greens, as well as fish, crayfish, worms, and a number of other products can all be produced, which the producer can use to meet a highly diversified market. Because aquaponics is a closed-loop 1 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Technical Bulletin #124 October 2017 Technical Bulletin Series Aquaculture System Components Aquaculture” (FA 0003A) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ Product/14271, and “Standard Operating Procedures – There are several basic components required for an Water Quality Management for Recirculating Aquaculture“ aquaponics system to run effectively. Recirculating (FA 0003B) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/14272. aquaculture systems (RAS) are self-contained growing environments for producing aquatic organisms. Price, Generally, there is a direct relationship between fish size components, functionality, and production capabilities can and tank size (i.e., small fish should be grown in small all vary greatly in RAS, but all systems must have a place tanks). Also, the volume of water available to the fish for solids removal, biological filtration, water flow, and directly affects the dilution of potential toxins in the water for the culture animals to live. Examples of recirculating as well as the stability of water temperature and other water aquaculture system components are illustrated in “Intensive quality parameters; typically, the more water available to Aquaculture Systems – Managing Iowa Fisheries” (PM the fish the better. The shape and materials used for the 1352F) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/4761. culture tanks may be different depending on fish species, The aquaponic system designed and used at Iowa State space limitations in the building, flow regime requirements, University can be seen in Figure 1. A general overview of grading, sorting, and harvesting needs, and other factors RAS components (not fully inclusive) is presented in the (Table 1). The cost of these tanks depends on source following text. materials (Table 2). Table 1. Culture tank shape. Type Quality Pros Cons Cost Grade Round Depends Aids waste Space Depends on removal inefficient on materials Promotes Difficult to materials and swimming grade and design fish harvest Square/ Depends Space Some fish Depends Rectangular on efficient cannot on materials Easy to grade adapt to tank materials and and harvest corners design Flat surfaces cause injuries to swimming Figure 1. Schematic representation of the aquaponic units used fish at Iowa State University. Solids tend to collect Culture Tanks – The culture tank is where the fish in corners live during their growth to the desirable market size. In of tanks aquaculture, there are three main stages of fish production: causing water quality Phase 1–Hatchery, Phase 2–Nursery, and Phase 3–Growout. issues (i.e. As the fish grow their requirements for space, food, water dead zones) quality, lighting, flow, and other factors will change. It is Elliptical Depends Compromise Moderate Depends important to maintain good water quality, adequate oxygen on between solids on materials square and removal materials levels, ideal flow rates, and waste removal in this area. and round tanks ability Water quality is related to chemical components in the water design More space such as ammonia and nitrite, as well as elements needed efficient than for respiration, namely oxygen. For information regarding round tanks water quality, see “Water Quality – Managing Iowa Promotes Fisheries” (PM 1352A) https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ swimming fish Product/4756, “Water Quality Management for Recirculating Easy to grade and harvest 2 An Overview of Aquaponic Systems: Aquaculture Components Technical Bulletin Series Table 2. Culture tank materials. Aeration – The process of aeration agitates the water, Material Grade Pros Cons Cost creating a large surface area for contact between air and Plastic/ Moderate Light weight Size limited Moderate water, thus enhancing gas exchange. The smaller the HDPE Widely by material bubbles, the greater gas exchange that can occur. Aeration strength (High Density available/pre- should be provided in the culture tank to aid the removal Polyethylene) manufactured Rectangular of carbon dioxide (CO2) and increase the dissolved oxygen Non-corrosive tanks can deform due (DO) concentration. Aeration is typically supplied with a HDPE is to water blower that pushes air through a porous sand or ceramic food safe weight block called an air stone. Air bubbles can make some fish UV resistant species feel hidden and more comfortable, while improving Cleanable feeding behavior. Fiberglass High High strength Can Moderate/ Can be used degrade High It is also necessary to provide a cover to prevent fish when for any tank from jumping out of the tanks; some fish, like tilapia, are shape exposed to UV light powerful jumpers and given the opportunity will escape Can be to their demise. Using a heavy lid made of waterproof purchased Non-gel as modules coated material that covers the tank completely is ideal. However, for easy fiberglass gas exchange is important for fish respiration, thus leaving shipping will cause skin irritation small gaps to retain the fish while allowing air to get in Modular for workers
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