The Aquaponic Gardening Guidebook: Step by Step Instructions for Growing Vegetables and Raising Fish With Aquaculture

Author:Will Cook
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Vertical Gardening Group
Published: 2013-04-22T06:00:00+00:00

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GO AWAY ON A VACATION?

You can always set up timers that will run your aquaponics system as efficiently as if you would be present. Of course, before you leave you need to put to test the whole system and anticipate any type of trouble or failure. While an automatic system (run by timers) is okay say for about 3-7 days anything longer than that would need human supervision. Have someone drop by maybe once in 2-3 days to feed the fish and check the wear and tear of the system and ensure that everything moves smoothly.

If you are gone for a week to ten days, do not worry about the fish. They would be okay even if there is no one to feed them. They will definitely get hungry, but they will be no worse for it. However, if you stay any longer you will need to have someone come along and feed them or get those hanging slow releasing worm/ pellets releasing baskets than can feel your fish for longer periods.

Generally, if you system is stable all that is needed for your system to keep going is feeding the fish once in 2-3 days; nothing more. So, anyone can do this as it is not necessary for you to look for any aquaponics expert to take care of your system in your absence.

The key is to make sure your system is stable and working before you go away (e.g. check to make sure no drains are about to become clogged with roots, that your system has adequate pH buffering, your pumps still work and your water parameters look ok). The plants, of course don't need daily (or even weekly intervention); just pull out all the large weeds if there – before you go away for several months.

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