What you will learn:

Aquaponics Revealed will teach you the mechanics and basic principles of how an aquaponic system works and the best way to operate your own backyard setup.

我们将介绍组成系统的主要部分和部件，并向您展示一些被证明有效的最佳设计。我们会讲到水质，以及如何轻松地平衡pH值，通常是自动的。

您将了解到在系统中使用堆肥蠕虫、微量矿物质和蠕虫茶的重要性，以保持其最大潜力的运行。我们还将分享一些非常好的、安全的、完全有机的防虫方法。

After working through the major elements, you will even learn the specific details of how to maintain a system on a regular basis using very easy strategies that will keep your system operating at peak performance. We will also share many secrets concerning how to start seedlings and maximize your aquaponic “real estate”.

01

The Basics:

In this first class, we look at what aquaponics is and where it came from as well as answer some of the most common questions about it. We discover some of the ancient roots and who some of the more modern individuals are that have helped educate the world. Then, we look at some simple versions and a few of the different ways to power a system other than fish. Last, we briefly touch on the importance of being able to control your foods quality and supply.

02

Grow Beds & Filtration:

In class 2, we will be looking at the many different kinds of grow beds that can be used for aquaponics and the various ways to filter the water. We also discuss the “zones” inside a media bed and why they are important. After this class, you will know for sure which kind of bed will suit your system design (not every plant works in every bed!). Finally, we will look at some of the overall designs in use and focus on what we believe is the best design for the home gardener.

03

Fish & Plants:

在第3课中，我们将探索鱼的种类在鱼菜共生，各种植物生长，温室与室内生长，室内照明。你会发现什么时候使用某些种类的鱼，使用什么类型的鱼食和在哪里购买它。您将了解哪种植物在复合养殖中生长得最好，适合各种气候的最佳温室，在室内生长的选择，以及为室内生长提供光线的独特方式。

04

Cycling & Water Quality:

在第4课中，你将学习如何循环一个全新的系统，有鱼和没有鱼，以及测试什么和如何控制你的水的质量。控制pH值，氨和硝酸盐是非常重要的，你会看到，每月添加一些元素，如微量矿物质，对你大有帮助。我们将与您分享我们的工作表，所以将知道什么测试，如何控制它每周。我们还将研究氧合，蠕虫铸件和植物的最佳pH值范围。

05

Safe Insect Control:

Nothing can frustrate aquaponic gardening more than to be right on the edge of harvesting some beautiful fruit, only to have some type of destructive insect snag it before you can. In class 5, we will be looking at a brief history of pesticide use and how we can organically and safely control harmful insects in our aquaponics systems. You will learn the top ways of controlling pests in aquaponics and some inexpensive household methods to really get a handle on any bug issues, including direct control and preventative methods.

06

Off-Grid & ROI:

In class 6, you will learn what it takes to go off-grid with an aquaponics system as well as what could be expected as far as your return on investment (ROI). You will learn how to calculate the number of solar panels needed, batteries and other components necessary to run a standard system. If you are more serious about aquaponics and have been wondering if it could be a way to actually make a living, this class will help you get the numbers you need to reveal what a potential system could profit over a normal year.

07

Maintenance:

This final class will teach you everything you need to know to make maintaining your system easy-breezy. You will learn the details of how to care for your aquaponic system, including how to properly top off a system, use float valves, prevent roots from building up in your drain lines, the minimum size drains you should have, and cleaning filters, pumps and lines.