Top 5 Beginner Aquaponics Kits

Aquaponics kits provide an easy introduction to a powerful gardening strategy. If need to save time and space with your garden, aquaponics can help. With simple instructions, it is surprisingly easy to operate aquaponics rigs, they only require a small space, and they are very low maintenance.

Aquaponics is similar to hydroponics– using water instead of soil for growing plants. With aquaponics kits, the fertilizer process is automated, because to fertilize the plants this system uses fish. The aquaponics rig setup has one or more fish that live in a tank or pond. Naturally, when the fish produce waste, that waste is turned into nutrients by bacteria in the tank. The nutrient-rich water is then delivered to your plants, which are generally located on top of the tank.

Some aquaponics systems expose the plant roots directly to the water while bypassing the rig. Both the plants and the fish benefit in the end because the plants act as a natural filter. The water is cleaned by the plants before it’s returned to the tank, so the fish have a naturally cleaned environment to live in.

Many aquaponics kits are available, and it can be a little difficult to choose one. Here is an overview of several well reviewed as the best aquaponics kits on the market today.

1. Back To The Roots Water Garden

Back to the Roots Water Garden is a small aquaponics rig, so it is perfect for growing microgreens, herbs or sprouts and other small plants. The aquaponics system is made with a small fish tank including the planter on top. In addition, there is a pump for delivering the naturally fertilized water to your plants. This kit comes with a fish coupon to help you with purchasing the [not included] fish required for the system.

2. Sweetsea Wall-Mounted Garden

For anyone that is interested in aquaponics and only has a small space, The Sweetsea Wall-Mounted Garden is a great solution. This fish tank and planter is completely self-contained. The tank has room for one or two small fish and the plant roots are exposed directly to the tank.

3. Penn Plax Aquaponic Fish Tank

For anyone who is interested in a cheap and efficient way to grow a single plant, the Penn Plax Aquaponic Fish Tank may fit your needs. Depending on how much space is available, you may be able to fit more than one Penn Plax aquaponic system for additional plants. The round fish tank is big enough for one fish (not included) and the top of the tank holds the mounted planter. The plants roots are directly exposed to the fish tank, with no pump needed for this rig.

4. Eco Qube C Aquarium

The Eco Qube C Aquarium system provides a fish tank designed for one betta and the rig works well in low-light conditions.. Water is sent by the pump to the planter on top from the lower tank. One small LED light covers the entire unit, equally benefiting the fish and the plants.

5. G&B Floating Pond Planter Basket Kit

This is a really great choice if you already have, or plan to build a koi pond in your backyard. This floating planter called the G&B Floating Pond Planter Basket Kit, might be the perfect compliment. Your plant roots penetrate through the bottom of the planter and into the water. Your koi pond fish produce waste, and the waste naturally fertilizes the plants.

Aquaponics Kits Wrap Up

Aquaponics is a simpler and more efficient system, with similarities to hydroponics. Available in many different sizes and looks, so there is something for everyone with Aquaponics kits. If you live in a location with low light conditions, do not have much space, or if you are too busy to grow a traditional garden, aquaponics can make gardening possible.