Aquaponic System Research Articles

Cultivation Capability and Comparison of Growth, Yield, Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of Five Species of Mint in Aquaponic System

Cultivation Capability and Comparison of Growth, Yield, Morphological and Physiological Characteristics of Five Species of Mint in Aquaponic System

Yield and nutrients of six cultivars of strawberries grown in five urban cropping systems

Urban populations may struggle to access health-promoting fresh fruits and vegetables, and urban agriculture approaches are of increasing interest. In this study, we used five cropping systems for urban environments to produce strawberry fruit, a popular and high-value fruit. Two green roof systems, a hydroponic system, an aquaponic system, and a raised bed system were used to grow six strawberry cultivars: ‘Albion,’ ‘Eversweet,’ ‘Monterey,’ ‘Portola,’ ‘San Andreas’ and ‘Seascape.’ We measured total mass of fruit, marketable mass, size, percentage rotted fruit and mineral content. We found productivity and aspects of fruit quality to vary among cultivars within a cropping system and the best performers in one cropping system may not be the best in another. The most consistent result was that ‘Portola’ was among the best yielding cultivars in all systems, although ‘Monterey’ had reasonably good production in most systems, good berry size in the green roof pots and raised beds, and good mineral content in the aquaponic system. ‘Monterey’ and ‘Portola’ had higher amounts of calcium, silicon and sodium in the aquaponic system than other cultivars. ‘San Andreas’ had higher amounts of copper, potassium, phosphorus and silicon in the hydroponic system. ‘Portola,’ ‘Seascape’ and ‘Eversweet’ had higher amounts of copper and zinc in the green roof planters and ‘Eversweet’ also had higher amounts of zinc and calcium in the raised beds. Given the spatial and financial constraints in urban systems and the variability of performance among cultivars, the cropping system should be selected before the cultivar.

Bacterial Communities Associated with the Cycling of Non-Starch Polysaccharides and Phytate in Aquaponics Systems

Aquaponics are efficient systems that associate aquatic organisms’ production and plants by recirculating water and nutrients between aquaculture and hydroponic tanks. In this study, we characterised the bacterial communities in the freshwater aquaponics system that can mineralise polysaccharides and phytate by producing carbohydrate-degrading enzymes and phytases, by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and in vitro culture techniques. Around 20% of the operational taxonomic units (zOTUs) identified were previously reported to carry fibre-degrading enzyme putative genes, namely β-glucanase (1%), xylanase (5%), or cellulases (17%). Ten % of the zOTUs were previously reported to carry putative genes of phytases with different catalytic mechanisms, namely β-propeller (6%), histidine acid phytases (3%), and protein tyrosine phytase (<1%). Thirty-eight morphologically different bacteria were isolated from biofilms accumulated in fish and plant compartments, and identified to belong to the Bacilli class. Among these, 7 could produce xylanase, 8 produced β-glucanase, 14 produced cellulase, and 11 isolates could secrete amylases. In addition, Staphylococcus sp. and Rossellomorea sp. could produce consistent extracellular phytate-degrading activity. The PCR amplification of β-propeller genes both in environmental samples and in the isolates obtained showed that this is the most ecologically relevant phytase type in the aquaponics systems used. In summary, the aquaponics system is abundant with bacteria carrying enzymes responsible for plant-nutrient mineralisation.

A Mixed Methods Analysis of Two Inexpensive and Simple Aquaponics Systems for School Use

Aquaponics is the conjoined farming of fish and plants in the same system. Researchers have found that aquaponics can provide many educational and nutritional benefits to schools such as educational opportunities and access to fresh food, but many schools lack the funds to build them (School Systems, n.d.). This finding from previous studies sparked this study’s question: How Can a High School Student with Little to No Building Experience, Construct an Inexpensive and Reliable Aquaponics System for School Usage? 
 To answer this question a convergent parallel mixed study was conducted, comparing the fish and plant growth, ease of maintenance, and construction of 2 different aquaponics systems, one of a raft design and another based on a pipe design.
 It was concluded that a pipe system would be better for schools, as it resulted in a better growth rate of both plants and fish, along with lower costs, easier maintenance and simpler construction.

Evaluation of different artificial light technologies for indoor aquaponic production of Bibb lettuce, Lactuca sativa var. capitata, and compact basil, Ocimum basilicum var. Genovese

AbstractAquaponic production in temperate climates is often conducted in insulated buildings to reduce heating costs and therefore must rely on artificial lighting to replace natural sunlight. However, there are several different light technologies available to producers. We conducted two aquaponic growth trials to compare four lighting technologies for the indoor production of Bibb lettuce, Lactuca sativa var. capitata (Trial 1), and basil, Ocimum basilicum var. Genovese (Trial 2). Light types evaluated included metal halide (MH), fluorescent (FLO), light‐emitting diode (LED), and induction (IND). Using a complete block design, each of the four identical aquaponic systems included all four light types. Juvenile Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, (Trial 1:145 g; Trial 2:169 g) were stocked into each replicate system and fed at a rate of 60 g feed m−2 of plant grow‐space per day. In Trial 1, Bibb lettuce plants grown under LED lights had significantly higher (p ≤ 0.05) average individual weights (164 g), higher production per unit area (3118 g m−2), and higher production per unit energy (84 g m−2 kWh−1) compared to those grown under the other light types. Bibb lettuce grown under IND and FLO lights had significantly higher (p ≤ 0.05) average individual weights (82.0 and 78.0 g, respectively) and production per unit of area (1762 and 1700 g m−2, respectively) than those grown under MH lights (1382 g m−2). In Trial 2, Basil grown under LED lights had significantly higher (p ≤ 0.05) average individual weights (188 g), production per unit area (4970 m−2), and production per unit of energy (1483 g m−2 kWh−1) than basil grown under the other three light types. There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in average individual weight or production per unit area among basil plants grown under MH, IND or FLO. Analysis of leaf tissues indicated several statistically significant differences among the light treatments. However, the actual magnitudes of these differences were relatively small. Evaluation of emitted wavelengths indicate that production differences may be related to the amount of red light spectra (600–699 nm), and the ratio of red light to blue light (400–499 nm) (R:B ratio) produced by the different light types. The LED had a greater production of red spectra and higher R:B ratios than other lights which appears to be advantageous for growth of Bibb lettuce and basil.

Population growth dynamics and their implications for fish welfare in mixed-size cohorts of Cyprinus Carpio var koi grown in a commercial-scale aquaponics system

Population growth dynamics and their implications for fish welfare in mixed-size cohorts of Cyprinus Carpio var koi grown in a commercial-scale aquaponics system

Comparison of total nutrient recovery in aquaponics and conventional aquaculture systems

Abstract Introduction More eco-friendly aquaculture technology is required to reduce environmental pollution which has become a major issue in aquaculture industries in the last few decades. Aquaponics system is a culture technology to solve this waste issue. Thus, this study aimed at comparing growth performances, feed utilization efficiency, and nutrient recovery in aquaponics and conventional aquaculture system. Materials and methods Twenty-four juveniles of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) weighing 1.12 ± 0.1 g were cultured in either aquaponics systems or conventional aquaculture systems for 30 days. Each system had three culture systems as replicates. The fish were fed the same amount with a commercial pellet three times a day. Results The result showed that the Nile tilapia reared in the aquaponics system had a significantly higher specific growth rate than that of fish reared in the conventional system, 7.5 and 6.3% BW/day, respectively. Similarly, the feed utilization efficiency of fish reared in the aquaponics was also significantly better than that of fish in the conventional system. Furthermore, the total biomass harvested from the aquaponics system was nearly eight times higher than the total biomass harvested from the conventional system. Conclusion Growth, feed utilization efficiency, and total nutrient recovery in terms of biomass were higher in the aquaponics system. These results suggest that aquaponics is not only an eco-friendly aquaculture system, but also could produce more biomass than a conventional aquaculture system, and therefore, could be scaled up in a commercial scale.

Explorative Study of Aquaponics Systems in Indonesia

Aquaponics is the combined cultivation of fish in aquaculture systems and plants in hydroponic systems. This study aimed to explore and evaluate new aquaponics system designs in Jakarta, Indonesia, in terms of water and nutrient efficiency, and/or profitability. In total, one brackish water system with barramundi and tomato (BW) and three freshwater systems with Nile tilapia, rice, and duckweed (FW + DW), Nile tilapia and rice (FW − DW), and Nile tilapia and tomato (FW-tomato) were investigated using dynamic mathematical models. The results showed an increase of N, P, and water use efficiency by 10%, 18%, and 31%, respectively, in FW-tomato compare to FW − DW. Meanwhile, FW + DW only slightly increased the efficiency but worsened the already negative net present value (NPV) of FW − DW due to the high land prices. The BW system had similar water and nutrient efficiency to FW-tomato, but lower NPV. Profit of the BW and FW-tomato becomes comparable if the hydroponic area in the BW system can be expanded by 35%, or the selling price of tomato or fish in the BW can be increased by 20%. Given the expected growth of both the production of tomatoes and aquaculture in Indonesia, there is potential for further introduction of aquaponics systems in Indonesia.

Optimization of potassium (K+) supplementation for growth enhancement of Spinacia oleracea L. and Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) in an aquaponic system

A 60-day experimental trial was conducted to investigate the effect of different dosages of potassium supplementation on Spinacia oleracea L. and Pangasianodon hypophthalmus in an aquaponic system. The system consisted of 168 l rectangular fish tanks (0.78 × 0.54 × 0.40 m) with 100 l water volume stocked with P. hypophthalmus at 2.8 kg m-3 and Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponics with spinach at 28 plants m-2. Four dosages of potassium viz., 90, 120, 150, and 180 mg l-1 were assigned as T1, T2, T3, and T4 and compared with control C (0 mg l-1) to determine the most efficient potassium dosage for the aquaponic system. The physico-chemical parameters and nutrient dynamics were within the permissible range with no marked variation between the control and treatments. The spinach was harvested twice. The first harvest before potassium supplementation showed no significant difference. In the second harvest, the potassium supplementation had a significant (P < 0.05) effect on the yield of spinach with the highest yield obtained in T4 (280.07 ± 2.26 g) followed by T3 (277.57 ± 3.02 g), T2 (265.07 ± 4.61 g), T1 (256.80 ± 4.79 g) and C (217.83 ± 4.20 g). The yield showed no significant difference in T4 and T3, and T2 and T1. The mean body weight of fish at harvest was insignificant (P > 0.05) and followed the order: C (33.23 ± 0.52 g)>T1 (33.07 ± 0.45 g)>T2 (32.94 ± 0.40 g)>T3 (32.23 ± 0.37 g)>T4 (32.15 ± 0.35 g). The plant analysis revealed that potassium supplementation triggered the nutrient synergism resulting in higher nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and sulfur content in T4 followed by T3, T2, T1, and C. The evaluation of the physiological response of P. hypophthalmus showed higher plasma glucose in T4. Considering the water quality parameters, fish growth, physiological response, spinach yield, and nutrient content, a dose of 150 mg l-1 K+ (T3) could be recommended as an optimum potassium dosage for P. hypophthalmus-Spinacia oleracea L. aquaponic system.

Consumers perception of aquaponics in Australia: A survey

Aquaponics, an integrated system with both hydroponic plant production and aquaculture fish production, is an expanding alternative agriculture system. Many key questions about the overall feasibility of aquaponic systems remain unanswered. Of particular concern for start-up and established producers alike are consumer perceptions and willingness to pay for aquaponic produce and fish. This study reports results and analysis of a consumer survey about perceptions and preferences for aquaponic-grown products that was conducted in Melbourne Metropolitan Area (MMA), Australia. The results represent a first step toward building knowledge about the potential consumer base for aquaponics, which is a critical piece in the system’s potential overall profitability. It appears that consumer education and marketing will be key for the expansion of the market.

Budikdamber (Fish Farming in Buckets) as A Food Security Solution in Simomulyo Baru Sukomanunggal Surabaya

Fish farming in buckets or popularly known as Budikdamber can be an alternative as a food security solution especially during the current Covid-19 pandemic. It can be a solution for community who have limited land for fish and vegetable cultivation. Budikdamber is appropriate technology that can be implemented easily at home with small cost and is able to meet the nutritional needs of the community. The work system of Budikdamber is cultivating fish and vegetables in one bucket which is simple aquaponic system (polyculture of fish and vegetables). The result of this Budikdamber can harvest two types of commodities simultaneously in the form of catfish and vegetables. Community service was carried out in Simomulyo Baru Village, Sukomanunggal District, Surabaya, in March up to April 2021. The objectives of this community service are providing information and giving training on how to use the narrow land for fish and vegetable cultivation in buckets so that people can maintain food security during this pandemic. People in Simomulyo feel the benefits of Budikdamber because of the presence of catfish as animal protein and fresh vegetables that can be harvested at the harvest time. It can economically help reduce the risk of kitchen costs and it can be a solution for food security from the local community.

AQUAPONIK SOLUSI URBAN FARMING

Urban farming is one of the strategies that can shape family food security in urban areas. The aquaponic system is one of the urban farming activities. Small-scale aquaponics can be used for household scale. Maximum care is needed in aquaponic cultivation so that the growth and yield of vegetables and fish are good. Aquaponic can be an IRT solution that does not manage daily food expenditure by getting fish and vegetable crops that are harvested per day. The purpose of this community service is to: (1) analyze the frequency of household vegetable consumption, (2) analyze household income (savings) from the application of aquaponics. This study uses a qualitative approach and survey methods and uses income analysis. The results showed: (1) There was an increase in the frequency of eating vegetables in respondents by 9.5%. Before the socialization, the frequency of eating vegetables for households was 90.5%, while after the activity was carried out, the frequency of eating vegetables was 100%. Respondents consume vegetables every day so that they have fulfilled the minimum amount of vegetable and fruit consumption per household member is three portions of fruit and two portions of vegetables or vice versa every day (2) Household food income or saving by applying aquaculture is Rp. 126.000/month obtained from the harvest of vegetables and catfish.

Evaluation of freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, for biological solids control in raft aquaponic systems and the protective effectiveness of root guards

AbstractThe accumulation of excess solids within the hydroponic troughs of raft aquaponic systems is considered one of the most common problems in commercial production. These solids can negatively affect water quality during decomposition. They can also impact plant health by physically coating the plant roots, reducing nutrient uptake and inducing plant diseases such as Pythium. Manual removal is labor intensive and costly. Based on their detritivorous feeding behavior, the freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, may have potential as a biological control of solids. However, in a preliminary trial it was found that prawn will damage unprotected plant roots. To address this, two trials were conducted to evaluate the impact of prawn on solids accumulation within the plant beds and the effectiveness of different mechanical approaches to protect the plant roots. Both trials used six replicate recirculating raft aquaponic systems. Three systems had no prawn and three had prawn (~8 g) stocked at five prawn per trough. The plant grown was Buttercrunch Bibb lettuce (Lactuca sativa) at a density of 24 plants/m2. Plant growth in Trial 1 was statistically analyzed using a 2 × 3 factorial with the main effects of presence of prawn (none or 5/trough) and root protection device (none, plastic screen, or cloth netting). Water quality and solids data were compared in systems with prawn and without prawn using a two sample t test. Trial 1 lasted 32 days. Trial 2 used a plastic mesh “false bottom” to exclude prawn from access to the plants over the entire beds. Trial 2 used six systems all with the false bottoms in place. The comparison of three systems with prawn and three systems without prawn and was conducted over two plant production cycles of 4 weeks each. All data was analyzed using a two sample t test. In Trial 1, the presence of prawn produced a highly significant (p ≤ 0.01) reduction of settled solid wastes within the troughs, but plant growth was significantly reduced (p ≤ 0.01) in beds stocked with prawn regardless of root protection device. In Trial 2, the presence of prawn again produced a highly significant (p ≤ 0.01) reduction of settled solid waste within the troughs. There was no significant difference (p &gt; 0.05) in average plant weight with this root protection device in systems with or without prawn. This research demonstrates that freshwater prawn can reduce solid waste buildup in aquaponic plant beds, but that effective root protection is essential to maintain efficient plant production.

Pengaruh Pemberian Ikan Nila (Oreochromis niloticus) terhadap Pertumbuhan Tanaman Sawi Pagoda (Brassica narinosa) dengan Sistem Akuaponik

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of variations in the number of tilapia (Oreochromis nilotics) on the growth of Pagoda mustard (Brassica narinosa) with aquaponic systems. The study used a completely randomized design (RAK) with three treatments and nine replications. The treatment in this study was the difference in the number of fish (40, 60 and 80 fish) used in the aquaponics system. The study was conducted for 45 days, the parameters observed were the number of leaves, total chlorophyll content and wet weight of the mustard mustard plant (Brassica narinosa). The research data were analyzed using the Analysis of Variance test, if it had a significant effect then the analysis was continued with the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) test. The results of the analysis of variance in the number of leaves and the total chlorophyll content of the Pagoda mustard plant (Brassica narinosa) in this study showed significant results (P&lt;0.05), the wet weight obtained a significance of 0.077 (P&gt;0.05). It can be concluded that variations in the number of tilapia affect the number of leaves and total chlorophyll content, but have no effect on the wet weight of Pagoda mustard greens (Brassica narinosa). The results of the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) showed that the number of tilapia fish had the most effect on the number of leaves and total chlorophyll.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: Aquaponics, Tilapia, Mustard Pagoda, Growth.

Aquaponic system development as an educational tourism destination in Sukowilangun Village, Malang Regency

The tourism sector has been targeted to be a tool that may develop people’s economies. Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis) Sukowilangun Berseri is a community that develops Taman Suko at Sukowilangun, Kalipare, Malang Regency. However, the increasing number of tourism effects for the local community at Sukowilangun can still be categorized at a low level. Besides, the management capabilities and resources of the local community in developing Taman Suko as a local tourist destination have not been able to attract more tourists. We carry out a community service program through diversifying our business with the implementation of an aquaponics system to increase income derived from tourism management, providing assistance in efforts to develop tourism potential, and empowering local community-based communities at Taman Suko. The results of this program were implementing an aquaponics system as a business diversification as well as an education theme for tourists on how freshwater fish and vegetables are bred, developing some tourism support facilities such as photo spot, pathways, and fish pond, and promoting local culinary business through social media and a video profile.

The effect of liquid organic plant supplements on aquaponic culture of red cabbage (Brassica oleraceae L. var. Capitata f. rubra DC.) and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.)

Abstrak. Aquaponic cultivation is an innovation in the fulfillment of fish and vegetable food needs. The types of fish and vegetables that have not been widely cultivated in aquaponics are tilapia and red cabbage. The aims of this experiment is to provides information on the best concentration of plant liquid organic suplements for the maintenance of red cabbage and tilapia in this aquaponic system. These are commodity have a variety of advantages and high production so it is necessary to conduct an aquaponic assessment of tilapia and red cabbage using liquid organic supplements of plants. This research was conducted gradually, namely the preparation of red cabbage seeds and fish seeds, fermentation of water, acclimatition of fish and research treatment. The research design uses a completely randomized design with four treatments and five replays. The treatment used by giving of liquid organic supplement concentrations merk SOC plants that differ in the integrated aquaponic tarpaulin pond system is treatment1 (0 ml/l), treatment2 (2.5 ml/l), treatment3 (5 ml/l) and treatment4 (7.5 ml/l) with each pond as much as 25 fish/pond. Aquaponic watering technique using DFT (Deep Flow Technique). Variables of red cabbage include the morphometry of the red cabbage plant (height of the plant, number of leaves, and wet weight). Tilapia variables include relative growth rate and fish survival rate. The results showed that the treatment of the concentration of liquid organic supplements of plants had a noticeable effect on the height of the plant, the number of leaves and the wet weight. Data of tilapia research with aquaponic system using tepal ponds include the relative growth rate of tilapia ranging from 2.84 - 3.90%/day and tilapia survival ranges from 88-92%.

Phytoremediation in Sandpit Lake: Aquaponic

Sandpit Lake in Sukabumi area is a suitable site for developing aquaculture. However due to rapid eutrophication only sustainable aquaculture should be applied. We evaluated the ability of lettuce in reducing nutrients from fish culture. This phytoremediation study was carried out using mesocosm, where lettuce as the phytoremediation agent were grown on vegetable floating raft (VFR) together with 25 fish which were grown underneath it and fed by fish feed. We built three sizes of VFR which were 20, 40 and 60% covered the mesocosm surface. The three sizes VFR were the treatment and the 0% covering served as control. Water quality sampling was carried out two times at day zero and day seven of the experiment. We collected temperature, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphate data and analyzed them using ANOVA. Our result showed the nitrogen increased inside mesocosm meanwhile orthoposphat decreased. But the size of VFR did not give any effect to the water quality parameter change. However descriptively, we found that 40% of VFR was able to slowdown the nutrien TAN increasing and orthoposphat concentration found to be low. Moreover, it resulted in the highest lettuce survival. We recommend using 40% coverage in employing an aquaponic system in sandpit lake.

Aquaponic production of sea asparagus and Pacific white shrimp using biofloc technology: Different irrigation regimes affect plant production of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity

This study aimed to evaluate the production of phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity and growth performance of Sarcocornia ambigua exposed to different periods of continuous irrigation in an aquaponics system with Litopenaeus vannamei reared in a biofloc technology (BFT) system, in addition to possible effects on shrimp growth performance, nitrogen recovery and water quality. Four treatments were evaluated as follows: 6, 12, 18 and 24 h of continuous irrigation per day, all set up in triplicate. Plants from the 12 and 24 h of irrigation treatments exhibited significantly higher values of phenolic compounds, 48.4 ± 1.8 and 47.7 ± 1.6 mg Gallic acid equivalent (GAE) 100 g−1 FW (fresh weight), respectively, when compared with the 6 and 18 h treatments, 42.6 ± 1.1 and 42.6 ± 1.3 mg GAE 100 g−1 FW, respectively (p < 0.05). Antioxidant activity also differed significantly between treatments (p < 0.05). The highest concentrations were found in treatments of 12 and 24 h of irrigation, which presented 41.3 ± 0.6 and 42.7 ± 0.8 μmol Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity (TEAC) 100 g−1 FW, respectively. For treatments of 6 and 18 h of irrigation, the concentrations were 29.9 ± 0.8 and 31.1 ± 1.5 μmol TEAC 100 g−1 FW. No significant differences between treatments were observed for plant and shrimp growth performance (p ≥ 0.05). There was also no significant effect of the different irrigation periods on water quality (p ≥ 0.05). The overall mean nitrogen recovery was 29.3% for all treatments. In conclusion, S. ambigua cultivated under 12 and 24 h of continuous irrigation exhibited higher production of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity.

Making Aquaponics a Business: A Framework

Commercial aquaponics systems remain a challenge independent of the country, fish, plant species, or system design type. Most aquaponics systems are made by hobbyists, with aquaponics not being the main source of income. As such, scholars and practitioners have long debated the real profitability of aquaponics systems. With the growth of the aquaponics industry and commercial businesses, sustainable economic viability is necessary. Recently, considerable literature has been published around the theme of aquaponics systems design but there is a gap in the literature regarding the business aspect of this. Moreover, only by acquiring the enterprise knowledge of planning a business case, obtaining funds, and running and maintaining a business will this industry be able to grow. This paper intends to create a directory of possible considerations to plan for a viable commercial aquaponics system by uniting already established business frameworks and adapting them to the aquaponics industry. This framework proposes a guide to evaluate the economic feasibility of the enterprise depending on the revenues, costs and investments needed for the chosen system within its operations, market, and environment.

PENGENALAN AKSES KE PERBANKAN SYARIAH MELALUI EDUKASI HIDROPONIK DAN AQUAPONIK UNTUK MASYARAKAT PERKOTAAN DI DESA CINTAMANIK, KECAMATAN CIGUDEG, KABUPATEN BOGOR

Abstract&#x0D; Indonesia is one of countries affected by the pandemic of Covid-19. All aspects of prevention and countermeasures have been carried out by various parties around the world regarding the pandemic that has occurred from March 2020 to the present. The agricultural sector is of concern because it has an important role and is closely related to national food security, as well as the supporting sector tostrengthen Indonesia economy, particularly in such condition. Agriculture also can offer a solution to avoid food crises. One of the activities is to diversify food and not rely entirely on the amount of food in the market. This activity attempts to utilized limited area available in the city, thus it becomes more productive especially during pandemic. The hydroponic and aquaponic system of agricultural cultivation technology provides an alternative to be used as an adequate source of income and can meet family food needs. This technique can be carried out by people who live both in rural and urban areas which is not required a wide space. This activity can strengthen family food security as well asn become additional income or even the main income of the family.&#x0D; Keywords: aquaponic, food security hidroponic