aquaponics information for beginners

Tips To Build Aquaponics System At Your Back Yard

In Jan’12, I attended a seminar  by FAO, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations on sustainable agriculture. The agenda of the session was how to use technology & sustainable agriculture in rural part of countries to increase farm productivity to meet the demand of food  of  9.1 billion by 2050.

Several renowned speakers address concerns like lack of water, farmable land to feed the world along with the real issues related to climate change that are currently interfering with steady food supplies in growing drought and flood regions of the world.

I really liked the presentation and demonstration of  a new food producing system, Portable Farms™ Aquaponics Systems that is far less dependent on water and land than conventional agriculture. It is not affected by climates or seasons, and provides pesticide free and locally grown food as a business investment in commercial aquaponics.

I  met with the author of bestselling book “ Aquanponics 4 you” which is a step by step guide on how to build  own Aquaponics system. Actually he inspired me to create one at home.

I accepted the idea and build a home aquaponics system.

I this article I will discuss Aquaponics information for beginners  like what is Aquapoins, how to build one at home etc.

Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines a traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment.

Source" http://www.okofarms.com/what-is-aquaponics/

In the aquaculture, effluents accumulate in the water, increasing toxicity for the fish. This water is led to a hydroponic system where the by-products from the aquaculture are filtered out by the plants as vital nutrients, after which the cleansed water is recirculated back to the animals. The term aquaponics is a portmanteau of the terms aquaculture and hydroponic.

What is amazing in Aquaponics, once the system is initialized, the water stays Ph balanced and remains crystal clear.

How I build my home aquaponic system

Here is a video on How to build a desktop aquaponics system for indoor gardening which helped a lot initially along with “ Aquanponics 4 you” guide.

Aquaponics kit supply

To build the system at home will require some basic items. You'll firstly need a small pond and a Grow-Tub with a Grow-Bed that is to be kept above the fish tank. Here are the following parts you'll need to purchase in order to build it yourself.

Tools I used to build Aquaponics system

• A Pond Bin for the fish of about 250-300 liters.
• A grow Tub of 150-200 liters, that is rectangular and longish in shape. Like a cubical pipe. 
• A grow bed that is placed on top of the fish tank
• A 1000-1500 liters Pump for the pond, it should be powerful enough to pump the water up towards the plants tank which is usually situated at a height of 1 meter or more.
• A waterproof extension cable that is about 10-15 meters long
• An Air pump with dual outlets that are at least 15 meters in length.
• EHEIM Everyday Fish Feeder Programmable Automatic Food Dispenser
• An automated surge protector that will pump water in the system every 2 to 3 hours.
• A water purifier pump for constant circulation, purification and oxygen supply.
• You'll need tiles or slaps of brick to make a roof for the fish tank.
• A wire gauze or bird wire to protect the aquarium fish from prey.
• A long garden hose pipe
• A pH level testing kit
• API Freshwater Master Test Kit
• Electric tape, a driller and a pair of scissors.
• Last but not the least some fish, the type you'll like to eat or keep as pets such as Angelfish, guppies, gold fish or the Betta fish as well as aquatic plants (as Vegetables or as decoration)

It costed me total $165

7 steps to build Aquaponics at home

Follow the given instructions carefully and you'll know how to make fully functional Aquaponics, how to assemble it may seem tricky at first but it's relatively simple once you get the hang of it.

Step 1: The fish tank will need to be placed in the ground, partly submerged in the soil as that would help maintain the optimal temperature for the water and the fish. So you'll need to dig a hole for the tank to be placed in, place the tank in a shaded area as too much sunlight will cause quicker evaporation and thus frequent refilling.

Step 2: Now take the waterproof cable and connect it to the water pump and the air pump and attach them to the powerpoint.(Let it remain Switched OFF!) Remember to cover up the electric parts with a waterproof container and keep it away from the fish. Burring it into the soil is safest.

Step 3: Closely place the plant-grow tank diagonally above the fish tank, this will help in easier pumping of water and its circulation between the two tanks. The grow-tub should also have tiny holes drilled at the bottom at its tip which faces the tank below and so that the water penetrates and returns back to the fish tank. The tiles can also help, with the slanted roof making the water falling over it slide into the fish tank below.

Step 4: Connect the pond pump with the garden hose pipe and the automated surge protector.

Step 5: Now de chlorinate the water, leave it be for an hour, and then add the fish.

Step 6: Add the grow matter, such as clay or gravel into the plant tank and place your plants into the tank as well. You can also plant seeds, that will germinate without any problems.

Step 7: You will need to keep a check on the water level and the fish. Keep them well fed as that is directly related to the growth of the plants. Also giving the plants, regular vitamin supplements will be very beneficial for their general well-being. Make sure that the tanks are not contaminated by feces, from birds and insects. Always remember to clean your Aquaponics at least once in a month.


Now, I’m working with NGO to use this  break-through organic gardening secrets to cities and drought-stricken regions in Maharsatra. I am taking help from GrowHaus — co-founded by Adam Brock who works in partnership with JD and Tawnya Sawyer of Colorado Aquaponic. I'm planning to use  rainwater harvesting and Aquaponics systems.  

This is a good investment strategy with high ROI.

 Reference : DIY Aquaponics System


 

How To Write LinkedIn Summary

 Linda Matias of  careerstrides.com shares her tips on how to provide a snapshot of your career and allow readers to determine whether or not they want to download your full resume. For this reason, it is essential you include the best you have to offer. The more impressive your LinkedIn summary, the greater chance you will generate interest from recruiters and decision makers.

A LinkedIn membership, free or premium, is a must have for today's job seeker because head hunters are flocking to LinkedIn to recruit candidates for open positions.

A significant part of the LinkedIn profile is the summary section. To get the most out of your summary don't reiterate information that is on your resume, but look for a different angle to flesh out the same background in two paragraphs. This part will take time if you aren't a wordsmith so don't be surprised or get discouraged if it takes you a couple of days to come up with compelling verbiage.

Once you have written the introductory paragraphs, choose three successes from the last ten to fifteen years of your career to showcase. Finally to round out the summary, include a closing paragraph.

Let's take a look at a sample summary you can use as a model.

Sample LinkedIn Summary
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Offer a valuable blend of new business development, negotiation, and client cultivation strategies to drive sales of complex IT solutions and shape the strategic direction of a global sales department. Leverage hands-on expertise in managing a long sales cycle to capture multi-year, lucrative accounts within various industries, including healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality.

Effectively position organizations against entrench competition, design competitive pricing policies, and nurture relationships with clients and business partners. Overview of achievements includes the following:

-- High-performance background in building teams to outperform performance goals 30% (on average) in flat markets.

-- Drive double-digit market growth through a multi-layered business development strategy focused on maximizing existing client accounts and expanding into untapped areas.

-- Close 85% of contract agreements by placing value on client relationships, holding productive conversations with C-level executives and senior management, and cultivating credibility and stakeholder confidence.

Balance growth-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset to present potential merger and acquisitions opportunities, recommend strategic alliances with industry players, and propose partnerships with joint ventures.

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7 Tips on Life Balance

Positive things you should do NOW for a more fulfilled life

Your ability to write a happy life story hinges on your language. It is your inner and outer verbal expression that makes your joy possible and that infuses your life with purpose, meaning and vitality.

Here are 7 tips from Anodea Judith for Physical& Spiritual Wellness

1. Say - It’s my choice & I’m responsible It is not your talents or abilities, but your choices that ultimately decide your fate. You can’t live a positive life with a negative attitude.

2. Let’s get started! You can have brilliant idea but if you want something, you have to make a little noise, declare it and then get started.

3. Beware of your self doubts The moment you doubt whether you can do something is the moment it becomes impossible for you. You have to trust yourself. You have to feel confidence by concentrating on positive thoughts. Don’t cry over the past, it’s gone. Don’t stress about the future, it hasn’t arrived. Just live in the present, concentrate on the things you can control, and take one small step at a time. Believe in YOU. Listen to your soul. Trust your instincts. Acknowledge your own strengths.

4. Unconditional help to others Happiness is always attained by giving it away without expectation. Those who help others are eventually helped. The happiest people you will ever meet will be those who lose themselves in the joy and challenge of helping others.

5. Applaud yourself for doing what needs to be done. Achievement, after all, is an enduring process, not a single event. To achieve any worthwhile goal you must cover a lot of ground. You need to learn what works by trial and error. You must explore possibilities, many of which will only show you what doesn’t work. Just keep in mind that the mistakes and setbacks are a vital part of the process. Sometimes it may be hard to see your progress. Sometimes it will be frustrating when the results you seek don’t appear as quickly as you had hoped. Still, you are advancing.

6. You must content what you have The happiest of people aren’t the luckiest, and they usually don’t have the best of everything either. They simply make the most of everything they do have. The reason so many people are unhappy is because they tend to look at what’s missing in their life, instead of what’s present. The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, I assure you that it will start to feel like one. Time spent living is time worth appreciating.

7. Silence is divine Silence is soothing. Silence is peace. Silence is divine. The more silent you are, the more you can hear yourself think. Responsibilities, obligations, unfinished business, family and friends can all survive without you while you take these moments for yourself.

Each silent moment is different, yet all are beautiful if you listen carefully. Practice Deep Theta: High Coherence Soundscapes for Meditation and Healing.

Make these habits now so that your future self will thank you for

About Anodea Judith, Ph.D. - Author of Wheels of Life

She holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in Psychology and Human Health, with lifelong studies of alternative medicine, yoga, mythology, history, sociology, systems theory, and mystic spirituality. She is foremost experts on the combination of chakras and therapeutic issues and on the interpretation of the Chakra System for the Western lifestyle.

13 Tips To Dominate Linkedin Network

Darrah Brustein , sharing her tips on how she became a member of the 1% On LinkedIn.

Darrah

Here you will learn how to build your brand, especially relevant to those in sales and business development roles.

1. Have a catchy title. This does not include "role, company name". Mine reads "Finding you the best fit for merchant services with no shady business at Equitable Payments". This tag line has resulted in a lot of strangers reaching out to connect who relate to my industry and appreciate the candor and humor.
There are several rules of thumb that you should follow if you want to really make a big splash.

• Really highlight your expertise, worth or your uniqueness
• Connect with your target audience
• Use powerful and effective keywords
• Be as creative as possible at all times 

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2. Connect with people you meet within 24 hours. If you meet someone at a networking event, a dinner party, or otherwise, connect with them (and connect with your friends, too). There may be no immediate synergy, but the beauty of LinkedIn is the connection to everyone's network.

3. Don't make your contacts private. You are going to want to look through your contacts' contacts, as well as to reciprocate the favor. If you'd be willing to extend an introduction for them to a contact of yours, it's fair game. Don't fear that someone is poaching your contacts. They aren't.

4. Seek out connections from the people your contacts know and ask for an introduction. An easy way to do that is to find 1-3 people to whom you'd like an introduction. Send a message to your contact saying, "I was glancing through your contacts and wanted to ask if you'd be comfortable connecting me with the following people (Insert Names/Titles)? I'd be happy to write a short blurb you can use or edit to facilitate in making the introduction. I welcome you to do the same with my contacts. Thanks, in advance, for any help you can offer!".

5. Join relevant groups and be a participant in the conversation. Don't spam the groups and never engage with any of the members!

6. Looking to connect with someone in particular? Look them up and see which of your contacts is connected with him/her. Ask that person to help facilitate a connection for you.

7. Create a company profile. If your company doesn't have one, it's quick and easy to create one.

8. Have a good picture! It should be professional although it doesn't need to be stuffy. It should not be cropped out of a picture of you and other people. Get a head shot if you don't have one.

9. Complete your profile fully. Update your past experience, summary, organizational involvement, education, and awards. You never know the benefits it could have as well as that it allows people who knew you in past roles to find you.

10. Get recommended! Reach out to contacts with whom you've interacted in your current and past roles. This is free advertising for you, whether you're seeking clients and can refer prospects to these references, or it can be great for possible employers to review.

11. Who's looking at you? See who viewed your profile and contact them if there is relevance. You can only see who is looking at your profile only if you allow others to see when you look at theirs.

12. Start a group if you have a good reason to, and plan to grow it and keep it updated. This is a great way to build your personal brand around an area/topic/event for which you have expertise.

13. Bring relevant content to the table! Do not swipe the content from the home page of LinkedIn and share it.

 Bring something new and interesting to the table. Still think you don't need to be on LinkedIn?

Will you ever be looking for a new job? A new client? A new hire? 

Now's the time to get your profile and network up to date and activated. Don't wait until you need something: at that point, it's too late.

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About Darrah Brustein 

Darrah Brustein is an Atlanta transplant, by way of Philadelphia and Baltimore. She holds a BA from Emory University in Religion and Italian. She authored and launched Finance Whiz Kids, a series of tools that help parents teach their kids about money through fun and engaging media! As a natural networker, she founded the highly successful monthly networking events Atlanta Under 40 and Atlanta Over 40. Darrah loves to be involved in her community and does so as a member of the Global Shapers, a division of the World Economic Forum, and as a board member for the Emory College Alumni Board. Darrah was also invited to attend and participate in Davos 2013 at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.

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Linkedinfluence Exposes Secrets of Linkedin

Missing the Boat on Linked In Benefits? Can’t Figure it Out?

Have you sort of snubbed Linked In as a social media portal? 

Maybe you just don’t have any time to spend leaning another way to communicate with business prospects.  

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• Step One: Building a powerful Linkedin Foundation

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Linked in will max out when you reach 30,000 connections. We’ll show you how to grow your connected (1st tier) list from 0 to hero in just 30 – 45 days. 

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