ABSTRACT

According to Russell Brook there are 5 common problems with aquaponics like Allowing Tank
Water To Get Too Hot Certain aquaponic fish species can handle tropical temperatures while
others cannot. It’s important to know the ideal temperatures for the type of fish you’re raising.
The most popular fish for aquaponic gardeners is the tilapia, which can handle very warm
waters, but if waters get too hot especially when exposed to the sun during hot climates, there
will be a lack of oxygen for the fishes. Also, Not Frequently Testing Ammonia, ammonia is
produced by the fish respiratory system and is discharged through their gills. Ammonia is very
toxic to the fish and a build-up of it in the fish tank will eventually kill them (dead fish will also
produce ammonia). Because of this, the ammonia contained in the water in the fish tank must
be diluted, removed or converted. To find out the concentrations of ammonia within the fish
tank, the water must be tested at least once a week.