AST recommends a decoupled system design. Decoupling the system means that the fish and the plants are not in a continual loop. Instead, nutrients are captured and concentrated for use in fertilizing your plants. Decoupled aquaponics systems take advantage of these benefits:
- Highest efficiency configuration
- Lowest water use
- Less crop and animal risk
- Compact design in a small footprint
- Less plumbing
- Predictable, consistent operation