What will you learn in this course?

• Be able to understand the relation between hydroponics, aquaculture, and aquaponics;
• Know the history and origin of aquaponics
• Understand the basic chemistry and biology of aquaponics
• Be able to calculate the fish quantity needed for a given growing area, feed rates, and fish biomass
• Understand and maintain critical water quality parameters
• Determine nutrient deficiency and treat most deficiencies found in aquaponics
• Know how to control the optimal growing conditions
• Treatment methods for specific pest and diseases in aquaponics
• Case study on how to design a small commercial size aquaponics system

Who should take this course?

This course is best for someone:

• With no prior knowledge of aquaponics
• With basic knowledge of aquaponics who is looking for a resource that could accelerate their learning
• Looking to understand plant and fish husbandry in aquaponics
• Looking for a methodology on designing a backyard or a small commercial size aquaponics system