Candy Alexander

Biofilters in Aquaponics: What They Do and How to Build One on a Budget

Candy Alexander

Published on: 05/09/2026

Learn how an aquaponics biofilter works, when you need one, and how to build a cheap DIY biofilter that helps convert fish waste into plant-friendly nutrients.

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Does Aquaponics Smell? What It Really Means When It Does

Candy Alexander

Published on: 15/08/2026

Does aquaponics smell? A healthy system shouldn’t. Discover what causes fishy or rotten smells and how to keep your aquaponics system fresh.

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Is My Aquaponics System Cycled? Understanding the Bacteria Behind a Balanced System

Candy Alexander

Published on: 24/07/2026

Learn how to tell if your aquaponics system is cycled, understand ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, and safely establish beneficial bacteria.

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Dissolved Oxygen in Aquaponics: How to Prevent Oxygen Crashes

Candy Alexander

Published on: 03/07/2026

Learn why dissolved oxygen is essential in aquaponics, how heat, algae and overcrowding affect oxygen levels, and how aeration helps protect your fish, plants and bacteria.

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