Dead fish happens in an aquaponics system sometimes, but if there’s more than one dead fish in your system, you need to check your system. The first you need to check is the ammonia level. Too much ammonia can kill your fish, so you need to check your ammonia levels regularly.

Why is aquaponics bad?

As with chemical fertilizers in land production, this produces vegetables deficient in nutrients and is an unsustainable method. Aquaculture, in these terms, requires inputs to feed the fish, contaminates water sources, and requires constant renewal of freshwater.

Is aquaponics eco friendly?

Aquaponics is a green and sustainable eco-technology integrating aquaculture in hydroponic system and can play pivotal role in harnessing nutrients from the wastewater resources.