Consider the following statements about Aquaponics 1 It is a practice of raising fish...........

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Consider the following statements about Aquaponics

1. It is a practice of raising fish as well as plants together in a tank or reservoir.

2. The plants oxygenate the water while fish waste provides for nutrients to the plants.

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1 only

2 only

Both are correct

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Explanation:

In aquaponics fish and plants are grown together in a tank. The tank has fishes in it and on the sides of the tank there are beds for plants. The beds for supporting the plants can be made using material such as thermocol sheets or gravel.
The technique requires less of fertilizers and water. Also the production is higher and suits to the demand of Organic Farming.