Sebastian Marcus Strauch

TL;DR: A definitive definition of aquaponics is provided, where the majority (> 50%) of nutrients sustaining the optimal plant growth derives from waste originating from feeding aquatic organisms, and a definite nomenclature is presented allowing distinctions between the technologies that are in use.

TL;DR: In this paper, three semi-commercial systems, differing in stocking density, were sampled for nutritive and pollutant elements of the input- (tap water, feed) and output pathways (fillet, carcass, process water, sediments) by ICP-OES/MS and calorimetry.

TL;DR: This chapter provides an overview of the historical development, general system design, upscaling, saline and brackish water systems, fish and plant choices as well as management issues of coupled aquaponics especially in Europe.

TL;DR: It is found, that stocking density and RAS maintenance affected oxygen thresholds, subsequently affecting nutrient concentrations of NO3−-N due to denitrification, and nutrient budgets under consideration of stocking density, feed input and water exchange rates demonstrated that the production conditions affected nutrient availability and output.

TL;DR: It is suggested that PO43−-P concentrations of 40 to 80 mg L−1 do not reduce the performance of African catfish aquaculture, while increased values of 120 mg L −1 affect fish welfare, which allows limited addition of PO43-P fertilizer in coupled aquaponics with African cat fish to support plant growth.