Aquaponic Food Production

Aquaponic Food Production is a comprehensive text on aquaponcis written by well-known industry veteran, Rebecca L. Nelson, with contributions from International Aquaponics Consultant, John S. Pade. This book is a culmination of over 20 years experience, research and hands-on growing. Whether your interest is hobby, home food production or a commercial venture, this book will provide valuable information on planning, design and operation of your aquaponic system. ISBN 978-0-9779696-1-6, 218 pages, 37 color photos and diagrams, 14 grayscale photos and diagrams, soft cover, released July, 2008 Aquaponic Food Production Table of Contents Forward -1- Introduction -2- History of Aquaponics -3- The Process -4- System Components Fish Tanks Stand Pipes and Bottom Drains Aeration System Solids Removal Device Biofiltration and Mineralization Tanks Degassing Tank Grow Bed Sump Tank and Water Pumps Plumbing Water Heater/Chiller Back Up Power Equipment Plant Lighting Greenhouse and Environmental Control -5- System Designs Raft NFT Media-filled Bed (Flood and Drain) Airlifts -6- Fish Selection -7- Plant Selection -8- System Start Up -9- Daily Operation and Maintenance -10- Plant Health and Care -11- Plant Nutrition -12- Photosynthesis and Plant Lighting -13- Pests and Diseases -14- Fish Health -15- Fish Feeds and Feeding -16- Water Quality Dynamics -17- Greenhouses and Environmental -18- Renewable Energy and Aquaponics -19- Three Systems You Can Build at -20- Village Aquaponics -21- Aquaponics in Education -22- Considerations for an Aquaponics -23- Recommendations for Further Study -24- References and Sources of Information The publishers suggested retail price on this book is $29.95