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Aquaponics System Designer

Design a balanced aquaponics system by calculating grow bed area, water flow, and plant capacity based on fish tank size and stocking density.

Inputs

gallons
plants/ft²

Results

Recommended Grow Bed Area

30 ft²

Plants Supported

60 plants

Pump Flow Rate

450 GPH

Grow Media Volume224 gallons
Sump Tank Volume112 gallons
Total System Water636 gallons
Daily Fish Feed3.6 oz
Fish Per Gallon0.1
Stocking AssessmentGood density for aquaponics
Base Grow Bed (sq ft)300
Gallons Per Lb20
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Fish Tank Volume, Number of Fish, and Plant Density.
  2. Review Recommended Grow Bed Area (ft²), Plants Supported (plants), and Pump Flow Rate (GPH).
  3. Use Grow Media Volume (gallons) and Sump Tank Volume (gallons) to inform your decision.
  4. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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