Fish–Plant Interaction: Productive Performance and Water Quality in Aquaponics

Eduardo Ortiz Loaiza, Brandon Ivan Parra Avendaño*, Luis Vazquez Burgos, Maria Fernanda Torres Hernandez, Heidi Marveli Huerta Montiel, Jonny Carmona Reyes, Moisés Sánchez Moredia

Abstract

Aquaponics is an alternative production system of high interest for communities with limited resources because it combines aquaculture and hydroponics in one system to produce fresh and nutritious food in a sustainable way. This technology uses water and inputs efficiently, reduces agrochemicals, and protects the natural environment. Aquaponic systems help food self-sufficiency, improve nutrition indicators of the population, and support environmental sustainability. However, aquaponic systems have some limits and technical challenges. The main risks are plant and fish diseases and pests. In some regions, water is scarce, which limits plant growth and fish development. Also, bad climate conditions, especially low rainfall, can affect the stability of the system. Lack of knowledge about fish, plants, and system management can produce bad results and project abandonment. Because of this, there is a need to develop strategies and tools to make the management of aquaponic systems easier and to improve the technical skills of users. This research is important because it looks at the problems of knowledge and management in aquaponic systems. It creates strategies to improve operations and to promote aquaponics as a sustainable, productive option.  The main objective is to understand and show how the functional integration of aquaculture and hydroponics can produce food in a sustainable and resilient way. The research studies important topics like the use of aquaponic systems in different regions, the selection and management of aquatic species, the diversity of plants that can be grown, and the influence of inputs and materials. It also looks at the structure, components, and operation of the system to create rules for its implementation and optimization in different contexts.

Keywords

aquaponics; hydroponics; grow beds; water efficiency; biofilters

Cite This Article

Loaiza, E. O., Avendaño, B. I. P., Burgos, L. V., Hernandez, M. F. T., Montiel, H. M. H., Reyes, J. C., Moredia, M. S.  (2025). Fish–Plant Interaction: Productive Performance and Water Quality in Aquaponics. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 6| Issue 6: Nov – Dec 2025, Pages 1004-1007 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Volume6-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.966-1004-1007.pdf

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