Aquaponic Study and evaluation of Plant nutrient In Mung Bean and Alfalfa by using Channa striata
*N. Sandhya and S.M. Asgari
P.G and Research Department of Zoology JBAS College for Women, 56, KB Dasan Road, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Pin- 600018 India *Corresponding author, email: sandhyanjbas@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Aquaponics refers to any system that combines conventional aquaculture with hydroponics in a symbiotic environment. The aim this study was to use this technique i.e. to recycle fish wastewater to provide the vital nutrients for growing plants and with soilless plant culture and it acts as a natural fertilizer for the plant growth. The plants, fish, and bacteria in aquaponics systems entail adequate levels of water, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen for maximum growth. This method utilizes this wastewater mixture in growing beds converting them into nitrates. The present was quite successful, in using fish water waste in improving the nutrients for the plant growth of mung bean and alfalfa using aquaponic system. Carbohydrate and protein content of the two plants were estimated and was found to be similar to the regular plants grown using regular soil.