Aquaponics production methods is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponic plant production in a closed cycle. Aquaponics is considered to be a highly sustainable grow system that can grow a wide range of plants and rear nutritious fish at the same time. After 5 weeks from restarting our aquaponic system in Sierra Leone we can see both plants and fish growing fast. In order to feed the fish, we use a self made feed formulation consisting of dried fish, moringa leaves, rice bran and vegetable oil. The fodder makes both plants and fish grow well.
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| Aquaponic require no soil: Plants grow on granite gravel only |
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| Tubers like sweet potato grow well in aquaponic media bed: Potato leaf in Sierra Leone is a main diet for people |
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| The aquaponic system: Growing maize, ginger, salad, peas, tomatoes, onions, sweet potato and parsley |
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| Parsley is highly expensive in local markets in Sierra Leone. Aquaponic is a great way of making profit in a short time. |
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| Peas, ginger and carrots growing in a media bed on granite gravel stone. |
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| rearing tomato seedlings in the aquaponic system |
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| Young salad seedlings |
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| Once the aquaponic system is cycled, enough nutrients are provided for optimal plant growth |
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| Using an underwater camera to see the Tilapia growing |
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| Indegenous Tilapia from Sierra Leone |
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| The feed formulation is beneficial to the overall health of the fish |
