It is a closed, controlled cycle with artificial lighting, air circulation and water circuit with filtration.
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Plants
The plants primarily purify the water so that it can be returned to the fish. In the water, the plants create a dense network of micro-roots, which very effectively absorb all the substances needed for healthy plant growth. At the same time, they remove nitrogen compounds from the water that would bother the fish. Plant growth is up to 30 % faster than in soil due to the abundance of nutrients and the precisely set conditions.
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Fish
In the aquaponic cycle, the fish faeces provide nutrition for the plants. Animals have always provided fertiliser for plants, and plants have always served as fodder for animals. Today, agricultural practices do not reflect this principle anymore, which is regrettable and unwise. The difference from chemical fertilisers is mainly in the amount of microelements. While chemical fertilisers are based primarily on combined industrial fertilisers, the nutrient solution in aquaponics contains more than 50 elements and organic compounds. The nutrient solution therefore supplies the plants with a rich range of nutrients, which is reflected in their vitality and nutritional value.
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Bacteria
Bacteria ensure the formation of a nutrient solution for the plants. The first bacterial decomposition process occurs in the intestines of the fish. This is followed by a second, two-stage bacterial decomposition process that takes place in the trap filters before it becomes fertiliser for the plants. This solution is formed as naturally as it would be in natural ecosystems and is a universal solution, which means that plants cannot be over-fertilised.
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