Solids removal for aquaponic systems.

One of the limiting factors that prevents a direct technology transfer from hydroponics to aquaponics is the high level of suspended solids that can clog up the narrow diameter water lines, particularly for the NFT (nutrient film technique) method of hydroponics. Good water filtration and solids removal could fix this problem. Check out the findings in this paper.

Journal of the World Aquaculture Society
Volume 44, Number 3 (June 2013)
	Alternative Solids Removal for Warm Water Recirculating Raft Aquaponic Systems
	Authors:	Jason J. Danaher, R. Charlie Shultz, James E. Rakocy, Donald S. Bailey
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	Source:	Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, Volume 44, Number 3 (June 2013)
	Page Numbers:	374 – 383
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	Abstract:	Aquaponics is an integrated fish and plant recirculating production system. The University of the Virgin Islands’ raft aquaponic system uses a cylindro-conical clarifier as a primary solids removal device; however, a swirl separator may offer advantages. The objectives of the 8-wk experiment were to compare water quality parameters, Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, production and water spinach, Ipomoea aquatica, production in a raft aquaponic system using a clarifier or swirl separator for primary treatment of solids in the waste stream.
	Citation:	Jason J. Danaher, R. Charlie Shultz, James E. Rakocy, Donald S. Bailey . Alternative Solids Removal for Warm Water Recirculating Raft Aquaponic Systems. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, Volume 44, Number 3 (June 2013), pp. 374-383, <http://ejournals.ebsco.com/direct.asp?ArticleID=400EAD864D784A3E3D6D&gt;
	URL:	http://ejournals.ebsco.com/direct.asp?ArticleID=400EAD864D784A3E3D6D