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Aquaponic System

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By:

Supervisors:

Dr. Ahmed Khalifa

Dr. Abo Elazm

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Ahmed Mazen

Mohamed Fahmy

Mohamed Ragab

Saad Rafaat

Ahmed Diaa Eldin

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION TO HYDROPONICS

  • Hydroponics, also called aquaculture,

soilless culture, or tank farming, the

cultivation of plants in nutrient-enriched

water, is the technique of growing

plants using a water-based nutrient

solution rather than soil.

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Advantages of Hydroponics

  • Extended growing seasons
  • Higher plant density
  • Plants can grow anywhere
  • Less water consumption
  • Fewer pest problems
  • Easier to harvest mature plants

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Disadvantages of Hydroponics

  • Expensive to set up
  • Vulnerable to power outages
  • Requires constant monitoring and maintenance
  • Waterborne diseases
  • Problems affect plants quicker

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INTRODUCTION TO FISH FARMING

  • Fish farming is a form of aquaculture

in which fish are raised in enclosures

to be sold as food.

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Fish Farm Types

Pond Systems

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Fish Farm Types

Open Net Pens

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Fish Farm Types

Submersible Net Pens

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Fish Farm Types

Recirculating Systems

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INTRODUCTION TO AQUAPONIC SYSTEM

  • How Does Aquaponics Work?

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Advantages of Aquaponics

  1. Use 1/6th of the water to grow 8 times more food per acre compared to traditional agriculture!
  2. All-natural fertilizer source from fish waste.
  3. No reliance on mined and manufactured fertilizers.
  4. Efficient, sustainable and highly productive.
  5. Produce is free of pesticides and herbicides.
  6. Fish are free of growth hormones and antibiotics.
  7. Allows continuous production of food.
  8. Produces both a protein and vegetable crop.
  9. Integrated system is sustainable and earth-friendly.
  10. Eliminating soil eliminates soil borne diseases.
  11. When combined with Controlled Environment Agriculture, you can grow year ‘round in any climate

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AQUAPONIC SYSTEM COMPONENT AND PRICES

  1. A tank for the fish: 3-20 gallon, glass or plastic container ($10 – $30)

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AQUAPONIC SYSTEM COMPONENT AND PRICES

2. Gravel: 2.5 lbs. of gravel for every 5 gallons of water in the fish tank ($5 – $15)

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AQUAPONIC SYSTEM COMPONENT AND PRICES

3. Water pump: 3-4 watt pump capable of lifting 18” – 54” at 30 – 100/gal/hour (small circulation or fountain pump is ideal) ($25 – $50)

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AQUAPONIC SYSTEM COMPONENT AND PRICES

4. Aquarium air pump sized for the

number of gallons in your fish

tank ($10 – $25)

5. Air stone (1” – 3”) ($2 – $10)

6. 3 ft. of air tubing to connect the

air pump to the air stone

(must fit the air pump outlet) ($ 1)

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AQUAPONIC SYSTEM COMPONENT AND PRICES

7. Grow Bed: must sit on top of fish tank and be 3” – 8” deep ($5 – $20)

8. Growing Medium: enough pea gravel, perlite, coconut coir, expanded clay pebbles or peat moss to fill the grow bed ($5 – $10)

9. pH test kit and, depending on the pH of your water, pH down or pH up ($10- $50)

10. Fish and plants

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AQUAPONIC IN EGYPT

  • Major global changes are taking place at unprecedented rates
  • For Egypt, changes that pose risks include water scarcity and food insecurity, which, along with a significant rise in population.
  • Egypt’s rapidly growing population, water scarcity, and dry climate all pose significant threats to Egyptian agriculture.

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POTENTIALS OF AQUAPONIC IN EGYPT

  • Bustan Aquaponics (Egyptian Company)

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LIMITATIONS OF AQUAPONIC IN EGYPT

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  • Only limited types of crops can be grown in aquaponics, especially leafy vegetables.

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  • The reliability of the energy supply could be a challenge for large-scale aquaponics.

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  • Aquaponics is new in Egypt, and the availability of technical expertise could be a challenging issue.

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Thank You

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