Intro to Small-scale Aquaponics will teach growers the basics about aquaponic systems between 30- to 500-gallons of water. The class will cover:

• Definition, applications and benefits of small-scale aquaponics

• Fish, plants and bacteria in the aquaponic system

• The nitrogen cycle and bacterial biofilter

• Overview of the parts of an aquaponic system

• Basic water quality parameters and testing

• System cycling / startup

• Environmental considerations

• HANDS ON! Reconstruction and walk-through of a 30-gallon fish-tank system