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Aquaponics is an integrated agriculture system combining\u2026<\/p>\n

Aqua<\/strong>culture \u2013 production of aquatic animals, and
\nHydroponics<\/strong> \u2013 production of vegetables without soil<\/p>\n

\u2026in a recirculating system<\/p>\n

\"aquaponics\"<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25ca Fish provide nutrients required by plants<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25caHydroponic component serves as a biofilter<\/p>\n

\u25caIntegrated systems increase efficiency of water and nutrient use<\/p>\n

SENS Aquaponics<\/h2>\n

\u25ca Beginning Fall 2009, students converted the Ecological Machine wastewater treatment facility into an aquaponics system<\/p>\n

\u25ca Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus<\/em>) and channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus<\/em>) are raised along with oregano and basil.<\/p>\n

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\n\u25ca Solar panels heat fish tanks<\/p>\n

\u25ca Greenhouse gutters collect rainwater for use in system<\/p>\n

System Design<\/h2>\n

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1-2: biofilters; 3-6: fish tanks;
\n7: clarifier; 8-9: fine particle filter; 10: degasser;
\n11-12, 14-15: hydroponics units; 13: sump; 16: air pump; 17: purge tank; 18: drain; 19: rain storage<\/span><\/p>\n

Design Principles<\/h2>\n

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The design of the SENS Aquaponics Facility is based on principles developed by the Aquaponics Program at the University of the Virgin Islands:<\/p>\n

\u25ca Fish feces and other solids are removed before water enters the hydroponics units<\/p>\n

\u25ca Plants are grown in raft hydroponics systems, which also serve as bio-filters<\/p>\n

\u25ca Optimum feeding rate, 60-100 g fish feed\/m2 plant area\/day, prevents nutrient accumulation or deficiency[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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