The iPhone, Facebook, YouTube, the list goes on. All of these have many characteristics in common; they changed the world, the way we interact with others, and our lives. They were groundbreaking concepts that will always be remembered.
Verge of A Revolution
I believe that one day hydroponics and aquaponics will enter the ranks of the inventions we deem as great and unforgettable. As earth's population continues grow at exponential rates, humanity needs to face the issue of food production. Hydroponics will become an increasingly viable solution to possible food shortages, and will one day be an undeniable force in the agriculture industry. Humanity is living on the verge of food revolution, and those involved in hydroponics are part of the change.
Yesterday, I felt that I truly joined the revolution. I began to flow water through my first medium-scale aquaponics system. At first, I was a bit cynical as to wether or not it would work. The pump has a maximum pumping height of 6.5 feet and our system is right about that tall. Another problem came up that made the first problem no longer a worry. The tubing was not long enough to extend from the fish tank to the top of the system. The solution: pump water to the second level, not the third. The result: water was flowing through the system flawlessly almost flawlessly. One endcap began to leak because the two sealers on the cap were not tight enough. Other than that, I felt I had accomplished something truly amazing.
Within the next week and a half plants will be growing in the system. To make sure everything is set I need to buy a longer tubing to connect the pump to the top level of the system. Then I need to tighten the outflow region of one of the endcaps. After that, plants will be growing.
