# Aquaponics **URL:** https://ilgmforum.com/c/grow-mediums/aquaponics/88.md [Latest](https://ilgmforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ilgmforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://ilgmforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [The new and improcved Aquaponics category](https://ilgmforum.com/t/the-new-and-improcved-aquaponics-category/20049)
**Author:** [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/the-new-and-improcved-aquaponics-category/20049 "2018-06-06T18:04:46Z")
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [Is this another future for Hybrid Marijuana Growing?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-this-another-future-for-hybrid-marijuana-growing/121255)
**Author:** [@James68](https://ilgmforum.com/u/James68)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-this-another-future-for-hybrid-marijuana-growing/121255 "2025-12-23T17:12:08Z")
Please contribute any names (This is purely fictional) Salty Dog (Aqua Feminized) Barnacle Bong Boogie (Auto) Moby Dank (Photoperiod) Shipwrecked Skunk (Indica) --- ## [KOI-ponics\_ics\_ics](https://ilgmforum.com/t/koi-ponics-ics-ics/100057)
**Author:** [@DukeHale](https://ilgmforum.com/u/DukeHale)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/koi-ponics-ics-ics/100057 "2025-09-10T22:13:23Z")
I wish this idea was mine but someone close suggested they use my 100 gal KOI pond for there hydroponics system :metal: I bought these guys when they were like an inch :rofl: I have had them for years but i n… --- ## [Flood and drain cycle help for aquaponics](https://ilgmforum.com/t/flood-and-drain-cycle-help-for-aquaponics/74041)
**Author:** [@Sweater76](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sweater76)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/flood-and-drain-cycle-help-for-aquaponics/74041 "2023-04-18T20:45:52Z")
Hi from Australia, Question on flood and drain cycle. Firstly, I’m running a small aquaponics system as a test run, later will upgrade to a much larger scale It’s outdoors, I’ve got 7 gold fish in it. Large scale wi… --- ## [Aquaponics information wanted](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquaponics-information-wanted/97586)
**Author:** [@Sweenzzzz](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sweenzzzz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquaponics-information-wanted/97586 "2023-02-01T17:00:45Z")
Hey everyone! Im coming here to get some information on aquaponics, im currently running a dwc tote, and in the past i was big into the aquarium hobby, i loved keeping monster/preditory fish such as oscars, piranha, arro… --- ## [Organic Fish food](https://ilgmforum.com/t/organic-fish-food/12741)
**Author:** [@Mrcrabs](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Mrcrabs)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/organic-fish-food/12741 "2021-10-18T15:30:41Z")
A few years back I accidentally attracted this fly,when one of my corn buckets got wet and I went on vacation. My buddy in charge of feed the chickens decided to throw it all in the compost bin which had nothing leave… --- ## [Pics from todays aquaponic harvest](https://ilgmforum.com/t/pics-from-todays-aquaponic-harvest/12155)
**Author:** [@BrayneGro](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BrayneGro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/pics-from-todays-aquaponic-harvest/12155 "2021-09-04T20:23:15Z")
1st 2 pics are from an unknown strain bag seed. I like the way this came out. Everything on this post harvested at 9 weeks. I absolutely love how this strain came out this time. CBD Therapy from CBD Crew. Cant wa… --- ## [Aquaponic Duel Root Zones](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquaponic-duel-root-zones/7644)
**Author:** [@Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Aquaponic_Dumme)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquaponic-duel-root-zones/7644 "2021-07-30T18:02:00Z")
While I tend to use only the Aeroponic method when growing, I’ve decided to try duel root zones. Maybe you’ve had a chance to read over my Hormones thread; Hormones & Cannabis (NAA) (6-BA) (GA-3) , if not, I was doing so… --- ## [Watering using fish tank water](https://ilgmforum.com/t/watering-using-fish-tank-water/22104)
**Author:** [@Chinacat](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Chinacat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 11:12am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/watering-using-fish-tank-water/22104 "2021-05-25T11:12:53Z")
Not really a aquaponic question but seems like the aquaponic crew would have the answer. My hubby has a hundred gallon tank with Dempsey and a few other fish in it, it runs on a fluval 5 stage filter with mech which is a… --- ## [Had to drop size of growing area](https://ilgmforum.com/t/had-to-drop-size-of-growing-area/54606)
**Author:** [@wolodimir](https://ilgmforum.com/u/wolodimir)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/had-to-drop-size-of-growing-area/54606 "2021-02-05T23:09:21Z")
Hi guys and gals. Due to the Strick Laws of Western Australia (sucks). I have set up a micro grow tent I have a 450 watt l.e d The tent can hold 2, 3 Gallon pots, I am using the D.W.C. All set up What I really need to k… --- ## [Dumme's Aero-Soil-Aquaponics adventure](https://ilgmforum.com/t/dummes-aero-soil-aquaponics-adventure/6133)
**Author:** [@Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Aquaponic_Dumme)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/dummes-aero-soil-aquaponics-adventure/6133 "2020-12-30T11:50:25Z")
aq·ua·pon·ics ˌäkwəˈpäniks,ˌak-/ noun a system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown generally hydroponically, which in turn purify the … --- ## [Virtual Aquaponics Cannabis conference. Don't miss it!](https://ilgmforum.com/t/virtual-aquaponics-cannabis-conference-dont-miss-it/52314)
**Author:** [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/virtual-aquaponics-cannabis-conference-dont-miss-it/52314 "2020-08-24T20:20:34Z")
--- ## [Virtual Aquaponic Cannabis conference \_ Free - Oct. 3-4](https://ilgmforum.com/t/virtual-aquaponic-cannabis-conference-free-oct-3-4/50215)
**Author:** [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/virtual-aquaponic-cannabis-conference-free-oct-3-4/50215 "2020-07-26T19:34:35Z")
Here you go. So much can be learned by anyone watching this conference. The information and speakers will be incredible. Many have been on the podcast I do each week with Steve Dredd from Potent Ponics. I hope you al… --- ## [Permacloners anyone here?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/permacloners-anyone-here/39220)
**Author:** [@Preybird1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Preybird1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/permacloners-anyone-here/39220 "2020-06-12T12:31:42Z")
Im a perma cloner. I have a passion for cloning. I have 7 living strains and i have smoke from all my living strains also. Im a supplier of top shelf clones. I have my own strains and my own seeds. I clone very 2 weeks. … --- ## [Welcome to our new Aquaponics category](https://ilgmforum.com/t/welcome-to-our-new-aquaponics-category/11487)
**Author:** [@latewood](https://ilgmforum.com/u/latewood)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/welcome-to-our-new-aquaponics-category/11487 "2019-11-21T17:27:51Z")
Dumme and Aquaponi Steve will be your guides through this wonderful are of growing with fish. Although for years we did nbot think too highly of Aquaponic grows. Grwat growers across the world are making this a truly v… --- ## [Aquarium water in DWC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquarium-water-in-dwc/23291)
**Author:** [@Bubbles1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bubbles1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquarium-water-in-dwc/23291 "2019-08-08T21:31:32Z")
Can I use my aquarium water in my DWC??? --- ## [Raising Fish for Food](https://ilgmforum.com/t/raising-fish-for-food/20057)
**Author:** [@1BigFella](https://ilgmforum.com/u/1BigFella)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 12:24pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/raising-fish-for-food/20057 "2019-06-27T12:24:01Z")
I know it is very appealing to think you can create an aquaponics system to give you weed and fish to eat, but that is not the experience of commercial aquaponics growers. You really get very few fish out of it, and you… --- ## [How much space is needed to set up a aquaponics system](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-much-space-is-needed-to-set-up-a-aquaponics-system/24890)
**Author:** [@ILGM.Sharon](https://ilgmforum.com/u/ILGM.Sharon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/how-much-space-is-needed-to-set-up-a-aquaponics-system/24890 "2018-10-29T17:53:43Z")
Question from a fellow grower: I am interested in knowing how much vertical and horizontal space I need to plan for an enclosed (dark, below light level root space) aeroponic growth system. I am working on conversion o… --- ## [Growing With Fishes Podcast Episode 43](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-with-fishes-podcast-episode-43/11644)
**Author:** [@AquaponicSteve](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AquaponicSteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-with-fishes-podcast-episode-43/11644 "2017-06-01T22:43:36Z")
Growing With Fishes Aquaponic Cannabis Podcast Episode 43 with Andromeda Seed Bank and suprise guest this week hope you like it. Join us Live 6:30 pm PST Thursday with your aquaponic and cannabis growing questions! Also … --- ## [An old Aquaponics setup](https://ilgmforum.com/t/an-old-aquaponics-setup/18276)
**Author:** [@phred](https://ilgmforum.com/u/phred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/an-old-aquaponics-setup/18276 "2018-04-07T04:06:27Z")
Hi all, I’ve had an Aquaponics setup for quite a few years now, growing all sorts. I’m about to venture into some Sativa, green (scuse the pun) at this side of things though. My setup is rather big and outdoors, I hav… --- ## [Live cannabis plant in fish tank](https://ilgmforum.com/t/live-cannabis-plant-in-fish-tank/18101)
**Author:** [@Rexx](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Rexx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/live-cannabis-plant-in-fish-tank/18101 "2018-03-13T17:02:41Z")
Can i grow a live cannabis in my active fish tank live other like plant you see in fish tanks. --- ## [Twisted new growth and droopy leaves](https://ilgmforum.com/t/twisted-new-growth-and-droopy-leaves/17536)
**Author:** [@Indica\_Dogo](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Indica_Dogo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 7:55am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/twisted-new-growth-and-droopy-leaves/17536 "2018-02-01T07:55:50Z")
@BrayneGro Hey all, do broad mites or other bugs cause twisted new growth? I have 3 plants that went into dual root zone pots and the planter bed almost 2 weeks ago now. They had thrips so I treated with Big Time Exter… --- ## [Having some issues, needing some help 1 week in flower](https://ilgmforum.com/t/having-some-issues-needing-some-help-1-week-in-flower/16403)
**Author:** [@Indica\_Dogo](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Indica_Dogo)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 5:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/having-some-issues-needing-some-help-1-week-in-flower/16403 "2017-12-31T17:22:01Z")
@Hogmaster @Aquaponic\_Dumme @Mrcrabs @AquaponicSteve I need some help here guys. I ran my first experimental run smooth with not real problems. So we started a second run with some plants given to me by a buddy. And t… --- ## [Fist fish and bud attempt, in flower, fighting ph](https://ilgmforum.com/t/fist-fish-and-bud-attempt-in-flower-fighting-ph/15071)
**Author:** [@Indica\_Dogo](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Indica_Dogo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/fist-fish-and-bud-attempt-in-flower-fighting-ph/15071 "2017-10-25T03:29:59Z")
Hey all, first off I’d link to thank the growing with fishes podcast guys for all the inspiration and info the provide! A lil about me, well I’m pretty new to growing in general. Have 5 DWC grows under my belt so still … --- ## [Growing With Fishes Podcast Episode 46 with Black Dog LED](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-with-fishes-podcast-episode-46-with-black-dog-led/12444)
**Author:** [@AquaponicSteve](https://ilgmforum.com/u/AquaponicSteve)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/growing-with-fishes-podcast-episode-46-with-black-dog-led/12444 "2017-07-25T14:04:55Z")
--- ## [Johnny5's RDWC aquaponic garden](https://ilgmforum.com/t/johnny5s-rdwc-aquaponic-garden/13264)
**Author:** [@Aquaponic\_Dumme](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Aquaponic_Dumme)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/johnny5s-rdwc-aquaponic-garden/13264 "2017-07-13T00:23:42Z")
--- ## [Aquaponics- A Good Place to Start](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquaponics-a-good-place-to-start/12071)
**Author:** [@BrayneGro](https://ilgmforum.com/u/BrayneGro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 5:14am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/aquaponics-a-good-place-to-start/12071 "2017-06-14T05:14:22Z")
I have been wanting to help people get their feet wet with aquaponics so here is a list of components i have compiled for anyone looking to try it out. I made a fully functional and cycled system in less than 7 weeks wit…