If you decide to start your own Aquaponic garden, there are a few important things to know.

First, the laws about which fish you can and cannot raise vary from state to state. You should consult with your state offices about Fish and Wildlife to find out what the laws are.

Second, while aquaponic gardens do not require a tremendous amount of work, they do require some work every single day. This usually amounts to less than a half hour per day, but those are important minutes both for the health of the fish, the health of the plants, and, ultimately, your health.

Third, even though the intention of aquaponics is to do a natural, organic form of gardening, it may be necessary to add some iron, calcium carbonate, or potassium carbonate.

Fourth, the most important factor in the success of your system is the oxygenation, or aeration of the water. This is for a number of reasons. The fish need oxygen for survival. If they lack oxygen, then they will die and so will your plants. Oxygen is also important to transform fish excrements from ammonia into nitrates that they plants can use for food. In fact, monitoring the oxygenation of the water is one of the tasks that you must do every single day. Be sure to have a backup plan for what happens if pumps break or the power goes out. If you want to get particularly creative, combine solar cell technology with your aquaponic system for a true eco-friendly, reliable system.

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