Aquaponics Course (Applicable to Freshwater)

Fish and Vegetables Together: A Green, Efficient, and Pollution-Free Modern Agricultural System

Course Overview:

This course is professionally developed by DrFish Modern Aquaculture Academy (DRFISH SDN BHD) to systematically teach Aquaponics technology. This technique combines aquaculture and plant cultivation using a scientifically designed circulation system that enables water recycling and nutrient conversion, truly achieving a zero-discharge, chemical-free, pesticide-free sustainable farming model.

It is suitable for individuals with no agricultural background, as well as entrepreneurs or enthusiasts who want to turn idle spaces like balconies, open grounds, or indoor areas into productive systems.

Key Topics You Will Learn:

1. Fundamentals and Principles of Aquaponics

• What is Aquaponics? Differences from hydroponics and traditional farming/fishkeeping
• Symbiotic relationship among fish, plants, and microbes
• Common system types (Media Bed, Deep Water Culture, Nutrient Film Technique)

2. System Planning Guide

• How to plan small/medium/commercial-scale aquaponics systems
• System components and equipment selection: fish tanks, grow beds, filters, pumps, piping layout

3. Water Quality and Nutrient Management

• Key water parameters control (pH, ammonia, nitrate, etc.)
• How to establish the microbial ecosystem in the early stage (cycling the system)
• How fish waste transforms into plant-absorbable nutrients

4. Suitable Fish and Vegetables

• Recommended fish species (Tilapia, Jade Perch, etc.)
• Common vegetables (lettuce, water spinach, mint, basil, cherry tomatoes, chili peppers, etc.)
• How to ensure stable production and continuous harvesting

5. Pest and System Troubleshooting

• Common causes and solutions for fish disease, pests, and plant wilting
• System adjustment techniques: handling pH drift, high ammonia, unstable water flow

6. Practical Applications at Home and in Business

• How to build a system in balconies, vacant land, garages, etc.
• Commercial case studies and profitability models
• Market value and branding strategies for aquaponics products

‍ Teaching Advantages:

• 2-day course + site visit + lifetime re-training
• One course, two skills: Fish farming + Vegetable growing
• Comprehensive instruction from theory → design → sourcing → setup → operation
• Beginner-friendly content, also ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs

Who Should Attend:

• Home gardening enthusiasts seeking healthier, self-sufficient lifestyles
• Those looking to start a business using idle land, market stalls, or shops
• Educators, farm operators, and schools
• Community development projects and urban agriculture advocates
• People passionate about environmental protection and green living

Learning Outcomes:

• Ability to design and build a sustainable aquaponics system
• Understand the ecological logic between fish and plants to improve hands-on skills
• Learn how to maintain a stable system and harvest both vegetables and fish
• Start a side business, promote green ideas, or transition into eco-agriculture

Green Living Starts with One Fish Tank, One Plant

Aquaponics is not just a future-ready agricultural solution—it is a modern lifestyle choice that embodies health, sustainability, and smart living.

Let’s build your own green eco-space, whether in the city or countryside!