Implementation of an experimental nutrient film technique-type aquaponic system

Castillo-Castellanos, D.; Zavala‐Leal, Iram; Ruiz-Velazco, Javier M.J.; Radilla-García, A.; Nieto-Navarro, José T.; Romero-Bañuelos, Carlos Alberto; González‐Hernández, J.

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“…Besides, Castillo‐Castellanos et al. (2016) detected a wet weight of 18.8 g/plant for lettuce ( L . sativa ) with a yield of 47.9 g m ‐ 2 , using effluents from aquaponics with O .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Pinho et al (2017) implemented heterotrophic biofloc with different lettuce species in a hydroponic environment and obtained 17.7 SGR for butter lettuce. Besides, Castillo-Castellanos et al (2016) detected a wet weight of 18.8 g/plant for lettuce (L. sativa) with a yield of 47.9 g m -2 , using effluents from aquaponics with O. niloticus.…”

Section: Hydroponic Horticulture Experiments With Green Leaf Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hydroponic horticulture using residual waters fromOreochromis niloticusaquaculture with biofloc technology in photoautotrophic conditions withChlorellamicroalgae

Fimbres‐Acedo¹,

Servín‐Villegas²,

Garza‐Torres

et al. 2020

Aquac Res

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Protein‐dependent aquaculture generates large amounts of nutrient‐rich residuals; a feasible way to develop sustainable production systems is to integrate Decoupled Aquaponic Systems (DAPS) with residual water bioprocesses, to combine Photoautotrophic Biofloc Technology (P‐BFT) aquaculture and hydroponic horticulture. This study describes the characteristics of residual water from Oreochromis niloticus aquaculture performed with P‐BFT inoculated with Chlorella microalgae, reared during the nursery (180 fish m3) and grow‐out (55 fish m3) phases. The experiment included five treatments: photoautotrophic BFT inoculated with Chlorella sp. (M), C. sorokiniana 2714 (CV), and C. sorokiniana 2805 (CS), and chemoautotrophic (Q) and heterotrophic (H) as controls. Elemental characteristics in liquid and solid residual fractions (15 macro‐ and micronutrients) were compared among treatments and against Hoagland & Arnon solution with hydroponics and used in Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic horticulture including five plant species: lettuce (Lactuca sativa), pak‐choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis), rocket (Eruca sativa), spinach (Spinacia oleracea) and basil (Ocimum basilicum). The physicochemical parameters were ideal for O. niloticus and plants. The relationship between N:P was ideal until weeks 16–22 in the photoautotrophic treatments, compared with hydroponic solutions. Micronutrient content was greater in the solid than a liquid fraction. The best BFT effluent regarding fish and plant growth was photoautotrophic treatments. Oreochromis niloticus BFT aquaculture in photoautotrophic mode using microalgae Chlorella inoculations provided residual water beneficial to hydroponic horticulture in DAPS located in coastal arid zones where freshwater is scarce, improving aquaculture performance and reusing water and nutrients.

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“…Besides, Castillo‐Castellanos et al. (2016) detected a wet weight of 18.8 g/plant for lettuce ( L . sativa ) with a yield of 47.9 g m ‐ 2 , using effluents from aquaponics with O .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Hydroponic Horticulture Experiments With Green Leaf Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hydroponic horticulture using residual waters fromOreochromis niloticusaquaculture with biofloc technology in photoautotrophic conditions withChlorellamicroalgae

Fimbres‐Acedo¹,

Servín‐Villegas²,

Garza‐Torres

et al. 2020

Aquac Res

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“…The dissolved oxygen was controlled using a 1‐Hp blower (Pioneer PRB40–510 CE, China). (see Castillo‐Castellanos et al, , for further details). Each trough contained six lettuce plants and four cucumber plants.…”

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Stochastic modelling of aquaponic production of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus ) with lettuce (Lactuca sativa ) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus )

et al. 2018

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We propose stochastic models for predicting and analysing the production of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), lettuce (Lactuca sativa), and cucumber (Cucumis sativus) cultivated in an aquaponic system. Fish and plants were cultivated in a shade house using 30, 60, and 90 fish/m3 employing an NFT system. Results from Monte Carlo simulation showed that higher yields of tilapia and cucumber, as well as larger plant sizes, were obtained by stocking at the highest density (90 fish/m3). At this density, with 95% confidence, yields of tilapia varied from 39.60 to 59.26 kg/m3, the final length of lettuce leaves varied from 13.53 to 28.5 cm, the final length of cucumber plant varied from 119 to 235.3 cm, and biomass of cucumber varied from 0.98 to 0.99 kg/m2. Regression and sensitivity analyses showed that dissolved oxygen, density, temperature, and electrical conductivity significantly affected the production of tilapia; density, nitrites, pH, and temperature influenced lettuce production; ammonium, pH, and density affected the production of cucumber plants; and ammonium and density influenced yields of cucumber. The greatest certainty to achieve higher yields of large tilapia was found at low densities. For plants, there was more certainty of harvesting larger products when cultivated with tilapia stocked at the highest density. A preliminary economic analysis of tilapia production showed that net revenues ranged from USD$ 18.50 to 81.76 per system, and that the best results were obtained when using the highest stocking density. We conclude that the models are useful for predicting and analysing the production of an aquaponic system.

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“…Hitherto, in practice, three cultivation techniques in aquaponics systems are used: Nutrient film technique (Castillo-Castellanos et al, 2016), Media bed technique (Kamauddin et al, 2019), and Deep water culture technique (Somerville et al, 2014). The nutrient film technique ( Figure 5) is a hydroponic method that uses horizontal pipes (Somerville et al, 2014).…”

Section: Basic Cultivation Techniques In Aquaponics Systemsmentioning

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Analysis of application of aquaponic system as a model of the circular economy: A review

Aleksić¹,

Šušteršič²

2020

Recyc & Sust Dev

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In a time of limited water resources, climate change, and significant reductions in fish and plant species, aquaponics systems can play an important role in the future of ecologically and socio-economically sustainable smart cities. The paper aims to investigate the available literature that deals with the topic and current situation related to aquaponics systems - their application, effects of work, perspectives, and shortcomings, as a model of the circular economy. The exploratory method includes a literature review and the analysis of interviews with the pioneers in aquaponics in the Republic of Serbia. The main criterion for reviewing the literature was to find successful examples of aquaponics in the world and the Republic of Serbia. The result of the research is that aquaponics systems, due to the circular way of production, can be included as the model of the circular economy. Among a growing number of aquaponics pioneers, BIGH Farm, ECF Farmsystems, Urban Farmers, Bioaqua Farm, Tilamur, and Water garden currently have a successful implementation of the circular economy. These firms produce food with no waste production, they minimize energy input, and have a positive environmental impact, which are the main aims of the circular economy.

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Implementation of an experimental nutrient film technique-type aquaponic system

Cited by 26 publications

References 8 publications

Hydroponic horticulture using residual waters fromOreochromis niloticusaquaculture with biofloc technology in photoautotrophic conditions withChlorellamicroalgae

Hydroponic horticulture using residual waters fromOreochromis niloticusaquaculture with biofloc technology in photoautotrophic conditions withChlorellamicroalgae

Stochastic modelling of aquaponic production of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus ) with lettuce (Lactuca sativa ) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus )

Analysis of application of aquaponic system as a model of the circular economy: A review

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