EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Aquaponics can be used to improve the livelihoods of households and communities. Fish is an important source of protein in low and medium income countries while vegetables improve nutrition [37]. Aquaponics can help to increase food security and food sovereignty [38].

Detailed explanation-2: -1) Aquaponics is a way to grow your own fish and vegetables at the same time. You feed the fish and the fish will feed your plants through their waste output. 2) There is no need to use fertilizers because the fish provide rich nutrients for the plants. 3) In aquaponics, less water is used for the crops.

Detailed explanation-3: -Low magnesium is a common plant deficiency in aquaponics. Magnesium plays a vital role in the plant’s internal functions. Magnesium helps in breaking down the chlorophyll. Treating magnesium deficiency is essential to the overall health and growth of the plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -To get started with aquaponics, a grower must understand the essential components of aquaponics systems. These include the three main components: fish, plants, and bacteria, and the secondary components, which include the fish tank, grow bed, pumps, and plumbing.