This 600+ page user-friendly book is loaded with lots of helpful illustrations and easy to follow step-by-step instructions which will show you how to produce an abundance of Fresh Organic Produce and Plentiful Healthy Fish. Feed Your Family Healthy Food, Barter and/or Sell Surplus. Everything from Beginner Basics to Operating a Profitable Aquaponic Business, and SO much more is included in this VALUABLE resource. Included within this book are design plans, over 400 photos, and illustrations with instructions, which show you how to set up and operate different types of aquaponic systems of any size; and how to scale-up in size to produce even more organic vegetables and fish as you desire grow. This book will provide you with everything you need to know so that you can to easily turn your aquaponics operation into a profitable venture. It also has a real-world aquaponics business plan, valuable marketing information, cost-benefit analysis, productivity data, and where/how to sell your vegetable and fish harvest. This book provides detailed directions to create and maintain different types of aquaponic systems of all sizes so you can consistently feed your family environmentally friendly sustainable healthy organic food, substantially lower your food cost, and earn extra income. This book will show you how to successfully barter and earn extra money from your aquaponic harvest; and transition your aquaponic operation into a profitable business.
Aquaponic Design Plans Everything You Need to Know, from Backyard to Profitable Business | David H Dudley (Author)| Howard Publishing
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I Aquaponic Fundamentals
Chapter 1. Aquaponics Defined
Chapter 2. Benefits of Aquaponics
Chapter 3. History of Aquaponics
Chapter 4. Aquaponics Globally and the Big Picture
Chapter 5. Toxic Food vs. Healthy Organic Aquaponic Food
Chapter 6. The Different Types of Aquaponic Systems
Chapter 7. Aquaponics for You
Chapter 8. Location, Location, Location
Chapter 9. Nitrogen Cycle
Part II Plants and Fish
Chapter 10. Plants/Crops — Keys to Success
Chapter 11. Fish — Everything You Need to Know
Chapter 12. Fish Feed
Part III Components Used in Aquaponics
Chapter 13. Equipment & Component Overview
Chapter 14. Plumbing
Chapter 15. Fish Tanks
Chapter 16. Liner Material
Chapter 17. Making a Water Tight Container
Chapter 18. Growing Media for Plants
Chapter 19. Pumps & Choosing the Right Pump
Chapter 20. Filtration (Mechanical, Biofiltration, Natural)
Chapter 21. Greenhouses
Chapter 22. Alternative Energy Options & Operating Off-The-Grid
Part IV N.F.T. & D.W.C. Design and Layout
Chapter 23. Nutrient Film Technique
Chapter 24. Deep Water Culture / Raft System
Part V Flood-and-Drain System Design and Layout
Chapter 25. Flood-and-Drain System Instructions & Procedures
Chapter 26. Media Grow Bed Drain Options, Drawings, and Information
Chapter 27. How to Make a Auto Siphon (Bell Siphon)
Chapter 28. Design Plans and Construction Details DIY Flood-and-Drain System
Chapter 29. Design Plans and Construction Details Using IBC Containers to Make a Flood-and-Drain System
Part VI Operation and Maintenance
Chapter 30. Starting, Operating, and Troubleshooting Your Aquaponic System
Chapter 31. Water Quality
Chapter 32. Fish Breeding, Fish Reproduction, and Raising Your Own Crop of Fish
Chapter 33. Greenhouse Energy Management
Chapter 34. Canning and Saving Produce from Your Harvest
Part VII Making Money and Earning a Profit from Aquaponics
Chapter 35. Cost-Benefit Analysis (Aquaponic Economics)
Chapter 36. Creating a Profitable Aquaponics Business
Chapter 37. Selling Your Aquaponic Products
Chapter 38. Bartering Your Aquaponic Products
Chapter 39. Marketing and Selling Fish
Chapter 40. Sales & Selling: Being Successful
Chapter 41. Customer Service Recommendations and Rewards
Chapter 42. Time Management
Chapter 43. Budgeting: Making and Sticking to a Budget
Chapter 44. Prioritize: The Art of Prioritizing and Getting More Accomplished
Chapter 45. Encouragement & Keys to Success
Chapter 46. Aquaponics Business Plan (A Real-World ‘Go-By’ Example)
Part VIII Appendices
Appendix 1. Helpful Resources
Appendix 2. References
Appendix 3. Vendors
Appendix 4. Other Books
Appendix 5. Country Breeze Farm
Appendix 6. Recommended Resources
Appendix 7. Health and Life Protection Solutions
Appendix 8. Conversion Units
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