Tag Archives: aquariums

Tilapia

Introduction Since we live in the Arizona desert, which is a hot climate, the best edible fish for us to use in an aquaponics system it tilapia. Nile tilapia, in particular, can handle warmer temperatures. This post will be dynamic … Continue reading

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Images of Nitrification

Every tank has to go through a startup cycle, or nitrification process. This is a process in which a buildup of fish waste, which becomes ammonia, causes a natural bacteria to develop that turns the ammonia into nitrites. These nitrites … Continue reading

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Cycling a Fish Tank

This is the process that fish tanks go through when they’re first set up. Typically it takes 4-6 weeks for the process to complete itself. During that time, regular testing and care is needed to sustain the fish. Ammonia The … Continue reading

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