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Hydroponics & aquaponics

Grow food without soil. These guides introduce hydroponic and aquaponic systems for home growers—how they work, what to build, and how to keep plants and fish thriving. Compare DIY setups, learn nutrient and water basics, and discover how soilless growing produces fast, clean harvests in small or indoor spaces.

4 articles in this topic on agripure.

PIONEER · SOIL·5 min read

Turning a fish tank into an aquaponics garden

Learn how to convert a 10–20 gallon aquarium into a desktop aquaponics garden: fish selection, cycling, grow media, plant picks, and water chemistry targets.

PIONEER · SOIL·5 min read

DIY hydroponic systems: Kratky, DWC, and NFT you can build cheap

Build a DIY hydroponic system from scratch: passive Kratky jars, five-gallon DWC buckets, and PVC NFT channels — with costs, parts lists, and pH/EC guidance.

PIONEER · SOIL·5 min read

Aquaponics systems explained: fish, plants, and the nitrogen loop

How aquaponics works — the nitrogen loop, media-bed vs raft vs NFT systems, best fish, beginner build costs, cycling, and maintenance in one practical guide.

PIONEER · SOIL·5 min read

Hydroponic strawberries: year-round berries without soil

Grow hydroponic strawberries year-round: best day-neutral varieties, EC and pH targets, vertical tower setup, hand-pollination, and Botrytis prevention.