Question

Which of the following options will be best suits for below statements:
Statement 1: It is a system of a combination of conventional aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment.
Statement 2: Wastes are broken down by nitrifying bacteria initially into nitrites and later into nitrates that are utilized by the plants as their nutrients.

• A. Aquaponics
• B. Composting
• C. Mushroom Cultivation
• D. Aeroponics

Answer 1

The correct option is A Aquaponics

Aquaponics:

• Aquaponics is a system of a combination of conventional aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment, in which plants are fed with the aquatic animals’ excreta or wastes.
• These wastes are broken down by nitrifying bacteria initially into nitrites and later into nitrates that are utilized by the plants as their nutrients.
• Thus the wastes are utilized and water is recirculated back to the aquaculture system.