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Everything You Need to Know About Aquaponics

Author: Don Mahoney

Don a 53-year-old aquaponics practitioner with a hands-on approach to growing food sustainably. He works with integrated fish and plant systems, focusing on water quality, system maintenance, and making aquaponics practical for everyday growers. Don enjoys the problem-solving side of the work, from fine-tuning a setup to helping newcomers avoid common mistakes. He favours straightforward explanations and practical solutions, with an emphasis on building systems that are manageable, reliable, and suited to the space available.

How to Grow Sweet Potato in an Aquarium

Posted onAugust 1, 2026October 28, 2026AuthorDon MahoneyLeave a comment

You can grow sweet potato in your aquarium right now — today — using nothing more than an organic tuber, three toothpicks, and the fish water already in your tank. The roots dangle into the water and feed from it Read More …

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What are the Setup Costs for an Aquaponics Farm?

Posted onAugust 1, 2026October 27, 2026AuthorDon Mahoney1 Comment

Setting up an aquaponics farm costs anywhere from $200 for a simple DIY backyard system to $500,000 or more for a full commercial greenhouse operation — and knowing where you land on that range before you spend a cent makes Read More …

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What Is the Ideal pH for Aquaponics? (And How to Keep It There in 2026)

Posted onAugust 1, 2026October 27, 2026AuthorDon MahoneyLeave a comment

Discover the ideal pH for aquaponics — the 6.8–7.2 sweet spot explained — plus practical tips to test, correct, and stabilise your water chemistry fast. Read More …

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How to Lower pH in Aquaponics: A Complete Guide for 2026

Posted onJune 8, 2026October 27, 2026AuthorDon Mahoney1 Comment

To lower pH in aquaponics, add diluted food-grade phosphoric acid, inject CO2, or blend in reverse-osmosis water — always adjusting by no more than 0.2 pH units per day to protect your fish, your plants, and the nitrifying bacteria that Read More …

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What Is an Aquaponics Tower and Why Do You Need One?

Posted onApril 22, 2026September 17, 2026AuthorDon MahoneyLeave a comment

Grow more food in less space with an aquaponics tower — but there’s one critical reason most people fail before they even start. Read More …

CategoriesAquaponics System DesignTagsAquaponics, home gardening, vertical farming

How to Grow Arugula in an Aquaponics System: A Complete 2026 Guide

Posted onJanuary 2, 2026October 27, 2026AuthorDon MahoneyLeave a comment

Learn how to grow arugula in an aquaponics system in 2026 — right fish, correct water temperatures, and nutrient targets for a steady harvest in 35–40 days. Read More …

CategoriesAquaponics System DesignTagsAquaponics, Arugula, Gardening

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Solar Powered Aquaponics: Going Off-Grid With Your Fish and Plants

Posted onDecember 17, 2025September 17, 2026AuthorDon Mahoney1 Comment

Solar-powered aquaponics: size panels and batteries, choose efficient DC pumps, and survive winter—discover the critical trade-offs that could make or break your system. Read More …

CategoriesAquaponics EqupmentTagsAquaponics systems, Off-grid living, Solar energy

Aquaponics Business Plan Template: The 2026 Blueprint for Commercial Success

Posted onDecember 17, 2025October 27, 2026AuthorDon MahoneyLeave a comment

Build a profitable aquaponics farm with this complete aquaponics business plan template — startup costs, revenue streams, compliance steps, and scaling strategy for 2026. Read More …

CategoriesInstructionsTagsAquaponics, Business Planning, Market Analysis

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Nitrosomonas in Aquaponics: the Bacteria That Starts It All

Posted onDecember 16, 2025December 13, 2025AuthorDon MahoneyLeave a comment

Knowing how Nitrosomonas kickstarts ammonia conversion in aquaponics—and how to colonize media and manage pH/temperature—is essential; discover the simple steps inside. Read More …

CategoriesWater HealthTagsAquaponics, Bacterial Colonization, Nitrosomonas

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Ammonia Levels in Aquaponics – Detecting and Managing Spikes

Posted onDecember 15, 2025December 13, 2025AuthorDon MahoneyLeave a comment

Discover how to detect and diffuse deadly ammonia spikes before your fish suffer — but one crucial test often gets overlooked. Read More …

CategoriesWater HealthTagsAmmonia Testing, Aquaponics, Fish Safety

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