Comparative analysis between traditional aquaponicsand reconstructed aquaponics systems in propagatingtomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)

Abstract

The aquaponic system of planting is a method that does not require soil usage. It is a method that only needswater, fish, lava rocks (a substitute for soil), and plants. Aquaponic systems are sustainable and environmentallyfriendly. Its use not only helps to plant in small spaces but also helps reduce artificial chemical use andminimizes excess water use, as aquaponics consumes 90% less water than soil-based gardening. The studyapplied a descriptive and experimental design to assess and compare conventional and reconstructed aquaponicmethods for reproducing tomatoes. The researchers created an observation checklist to determine the significantfactors of the study. The study aims to determine the significant difference between traditional aquaponicsand reconstructed aquaponics systems propagating tomatoes in terms of height, weight, girth, and number offruits. The reconstructed aquaponics system’s higher growth yield results in a much more nourished crop thanthe traditional aquaponics system. It is superior in its number of fruits, height, weight, and girth measurement.Moreover, the reconstructed aquaponics system is proven to eliminate all the hindrances present in the traditionalaquaponics system, which are overcrowding of fish, algae growth, pest problems, contaminated water, anddead fish.