Super Easy Aquaponic System

by lynnfiorante in Workshop > Hydroponics

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Super Easy Aquaponic System

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Materials

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5 gallon fishtank. 1 air stone and aerator. Some stones 1 square juice container and two. Rock wool

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Cut the juice container in half then cut out the spout of the container and the cut the rest to fit the rim of the tank

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Cut two square holes in the container half and insert your Rock wool the wool should be snug

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Add your rocks to the bottom of the fish tank and fill the tank. Place the air stone in the tank position it so the bubbles will hit the roots of your plants in the tray above

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Let the water come to room temperature add your fish and plant and your ready to grow your own food .

The best fish for this would be gold fish since they are very hardy and produce a lot of waste/ plant food

I am entered in the hydroponic and indoor planter contest i would greatly appreciate a vote this is my first instructable and my first contest entry