Aquaponic Design Plans, Everything You Need to Know, from Backyard to Profitable

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Aquaponic Design Plans, Everything You Need to Know, from Backyard to Profitable Business
3rd Edition ---Published 2019
This
600+ page
user-friendly book shows you how to easily 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, Step-by-Step Instructions and SO much more is included in this VALUABLE resource.
Expensive university courses and lengthy on-site training workshops which cost thousands of dollars do not provide as much valuable, comprehensive material as presented in this comprehensive user-friendly ‘how-to’ book.
This how-to resource consists of three important sections:
Included are Design Plans, Instructions & Everything You Need to Know about Aquaponics
Included within this book are nearly 400 photos and illustrations 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.
It also shows you how to easily turn your aquaponics operation into a profitable venture.
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 and even earn extra income.
NOTE:
This is a paperback (black & white) edition. There is also a color hardco
ver
edition available through eBay. There is also an electronic book format (ePUB and Kindle) available through electronic book distributors.
Aquaponic Design Plans, Everything You Need to Know, from Backyard to Profitable Business
3rd Edition
Paperback (black & white):
600+ pages
400+ helpful illustrations
Publisher: Howard Publishing (Nov. 2018)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.2 x 11 inches
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Table of Contents
Dedication, pg 5
Acknowledgments, pg 7
Note to Reader, pg 9
Introduction, pg 11
Part I
Aquaponic Fundamentals
, pg
15
Chapter 1
Aquaponics Defined, pg 17
Chapter 2
Benefits of Aquaponics, pg. 19
Chapter 3
History of Aquaponics, pg 23
Chapter 4
Aquaponics Globally and the Big Picture, pg 25
Chapter 5
Toxic Food vs. Healthy Organic Aquaponic Food, pg 47
Chapter 6
The Different Types of Aquaponic Systems, pg 75
Chapter 7
Aquaponics for You, pg 79
Chapter 8
Location, Location, Location, pg 83
Chapter 9
Nitrogen Cycle, pg 87
Part II
Plants and Fish
, pg
95
Chapter 10
Plants/Crops — Keys to Success, pg 97
Chapter 11
Fish — Everything You Need to Know, pg 115
Chapter 12
Fish Feed, pg 133
Part III
Components Used in Aquaponics
, pg
149
Chapter 13
Equipment & Component Overview, pg 151
Chapter 14
Plumbing, pg 159
Chapter 15
Fish Tanks, pg 173
Chapter 16
Liner Material, pg
Chapter 17
Making a Water Tight Container, pg 189
Chapter 18
Growing Media for Plants, pg 193
Chapter 19
Pumps & Choosing the Right Pump, pg 199
Chapter 20
Filtration (Mechanical, Biofiltration, Natural) , pg 203
Chapter 21
Greenhouses, pg 213
Chapter 22
Alternative Energy Options & Operating Off-The-Grid, pg 237
Part IV
N.F.T. & D.W.C. Design and Layout
, pg
247
Chapter 23
Nutrient Film Technique, pg 249
Chapter 24
Deep Water Culture / Raft System, pg 267
Part V
Flood-and-Drain System Design and Layout
, pg
279
Chapter 25
Flood-and-Drain System Instructions & Procedures, pg 281
Chapter 26
Media Grow Bed Drain Options, Drawings, and Information, pg 305
Chapter 27
How to Make a Auto Siphon (Bell Siphon) , pg 313
Chapter 28
Design Plans and Construction Details DIY Flood-and-Drain System, pg 321
Chapter 29
Design Plans and Construction Details, using IBC Containers to Make a Flood-and-Drain System, pg 335
Part VI
Operation and Maintenance
, pg
357
Chapter 30
Starting, Operating, and Troubleshooting Your Aquaponic System, pg 359
Chapter 31
Water Quality, pg 375
Chapter 32
Fish Breeding, Fish Reproduction, and Raising Your Own Crop of Fish, pg 395
Chapter 33
Greenhouse Energy Management, pg 405
Chapter 34
Canning and Saving Produce from Your Harvest, pg 417
Part VII
Making Money and Earning a Profit from Aquaponics
, pg
425
Chapter 35
Cost-Benefit Analysis (Aquaponic Economics) , pg 427
Chapter 36
Creating a Profitable Aquaponics Business, pg 431
Chapter 37
Selling Your Aquaponic Products, pg 459
Chapter 38
Bartering Your Aquaponic Products , pg 485
Chapter 39
Marketing and Selling Fish, pg 489
Chapter 40
Sales & Selling: Being Successful, pg 499
Chapter 41
Customer Service Recommendations and Rewards, pg 513
Chapter 42
Time Management, pg 521
Chapter 43
Budgeting: Making and Sticking to a Budget, pg 533
Chapter 44
Prioritize: The Art of Prioritizing and Getting More Accomplished, pg 539
Chapter 45
Encouragement & Keys to Success, pg 545
Chapter 46
Aquaponics Business Plan (A Real-World ‘Go-By’ Example), pg
Part VIII
Appendices
, pg
589
Appendix 1
Helpful Resources, pg 591
Appendix 2
References, pg 593
Appendix 3
Vendors, pg 597
Appendix 4
Other Books, pg 601
Appendix 5
Country Breeze Farm, pg 613
Appendix 6
Recommended Resources, pg 617
Appendix 7
Health and Life Protection Solutions, pg 621
Appendix 8
Conversion Units, pg 623
AUTHOR:
The author, David Dudley PE, is a licensed professional engineer and aquaponics consultant who has helped many individuals and institutions develop aquaponics systems. His accomplished career in aquaponics, hydroponics, and aquaculture includes serving as the Construction Manager of the Oklahoma Aquarium, Engineering Manager of the nation’s largest caviar producing company, overseeing life support systems of four large aquaculture facilities, designing a M aquaculture operation for white sturgeon, and Project Manager of a large fishing clinic facility for the U.S. Department of Wildlife. David holds advanced degrees in civil engineering and nutrition/dietetics, owned a commercial nursery, and has several decades of experience in vegetable gardening. David understands every facet of aquaponics and clearly communicates aquaponics in a way that truly helps others.