Domestic Scale Aquaponics: The Form, Function, and Economic Viability Thereof
Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Beulig, Alfred
Keywords
Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Aquaculture
Area of Concentration
Environmental Studies
Abstract
Aquaponics is the integrated production of plants and marine organisms in closed recirculating systems. The integration of fish and vegetable growth systems creates a more efficient production environment. Aquaponics systems offer numerous economic benefits stemming from many sources including nutrient reuse, decreased space and water usage, and a reduction in combined infrastructural costs. Aquaponic farming methods have been in existence for thousands of years. However, as societies develop, the benefits offered by this field of agricultural science become more applicable. Aquaponics is a viable means of enabling not only commercial farmers to increase their production but for the individual to supplement or entirely supply their domestic produce needs. For decades the equipment required to manage a successful aquaponic system has been unavailable to the average consumer, however, with modern technological and scientific advances, has become possible and productive for the individual to produce food within the confines of their own home in an economically beneficial manner. This thesis examines and tests methods of small scale aquaponic system operation and design.
Recommended Citation
Banerjee, Ravi, "Domestic Scale Aquaponics: The Form, Function, and Economic Viability Thereof" (2009). Theses & ETDs. 4057.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/4057