Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication Acknowledgments Note to Reader Introduction Part I Aquaponic Fundamentals Chapter 1 Aquaponics Defined Chapter 2 Benefits of Aquaponics Chapter 3 History of Aquaponics Chapter 4 Aquaponics Globally and the Big Picture Chapter 5 Toxic Food vs. Healthy Organic Aquaponic Food Chapter 6 Location, Location, Location Chapter 7 Nitrogen Cycle Part II Plants and Fish Chapter 8 Plants/Crops — Keys to Success Chapter 9 Fish — Everything You Need to Know Chapter 10 Fish Feed Part III Components Used in Aquaponics Chapter 11 Equipment & Component Overview Chapter 12 Plumbing Chapter 13 Fish Tanks Chapter 14 Liner Material Chapter 15 Making a Water Tight Container Chapter 16 Growing Media for Plants Chapter 17 Pumps & Choosing the Right Pump Chapter 18 Filtration (Mechanical, Biofiltration, Natural) Chapter 19 Greenhouses Chapter 20 Alternative Energy Options & Operating Off-The-Grid Part IV Flood-and-Drain System Design and Layout Chapter 21 Flood-and-Drain System Instructions & Procedures Chapter 22 Media Grow Bed Drain Options, Drawings, and Information Chapter 23 How to Make a Auto Siphon (Bell Siphon) Chapter 24 Design Plans and Construction Details DIY Flood-and-Drain System Chapter 25 Design Plans and Construction Details Using IBC Containers Flood-and-Drain System Part V Operation and Maintenance Chapter 26 Starting, Operating, and Troubleshooting Your Aquaponic System Chapter 27 Water Quality Chapter 28 Fish Breeding, Fish Reproduction, and Raising Your Own Crop of Fish Chapter 29 Greenhouse Energy Management Chapter 30 Canning and Saving Produce from Your Harvest Part VI Appendices Appendix 1 Helpful Resources Appendix 2 References Appendix 3 Vendors Appendix 4 Other Resources Appendix 5 Country Breeze Farm Appendix 6 Recommended Resources Appendix 7 Health and Life Protection Solutions Appendix 8 Conversion Units