Afraponix

Afraponix Afraponix, an innovative aquaponics business poised to revolutionize sustainable farming.
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Afraponix merges cutting-edge technology with eco-friendly practices to create a harmonious system where fish and plants thrive together.

19/06/2026

💨 When Afraponix founder Justin Hess started aquaponics, one of the most confusing decisions was choosing the right air pump. Too small and your fish suffer. Too big and you are wasting electricity. After 20 years, here is the formula he uses:

10 litres of air per minute for every 1,000 litres of water.

A 3,000 litre fish tank requires 30 litres per minute. Two 3,000 litre tanks require 60 litres per minute. And because water pressure reduces airflow as you go deeper, you need a pump rated slightly above your calculated requirement.

The pump in this video is a linear diaphragm magnetic air pump running at just 65W and producing 80 litres of air per minute. Low on electricity, high on output, and exactly what two 3,000 litre tanks need.

Aeration is one of the fundamentals covered in our Aquaponics 101 training, alongside system design, water quality, fish husbandry and more.

Our Aquaponics 101 training covers 7 topics across 4 live sessions:
1. Aquaponics fundamentals and system types
2. The nitrogen cycle
3. System setup and cycling
4. Fish selection and basic husbandry
5. Plant selection and nutrition basics
6. Daily maintenance routines
7. Troubleshooting and common issues

💻 100% online · 4 live sessions · 1 week · All recordings included
💰 Early Bird: R1,500 · Regular: R1,900
📅 Starts 6 July 2026

🔗 Learn more and register for our Aquaponics 101 training, link in bio:
https://aquaponics.africa/training/

17/06/2026

🌍 The response has been overwhelming and there are only a few spots left.
https://aquaponics.africa/training/mauritius-masterclass/

Afraponix is bringing its aquaponics masterclass to Mauritius on 26 & 27 June at Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School. Two full days of hands-on, practical training led by Justin Hess.

Over two days, you will learn exactly how to do this yourself:

🐟 Fish tanks and aquaculture management
🌿 Plants, hydroponics and nutrition
⚙️ Filters, system design and integration
🏠 How to build and run your own aquaponics system

This is practical, hands-on learning not a lecture. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to get started.

The interest has been incredible and places are almost full. If you have been thinking about it, now is the time.

📅 26 & 27 June 2026
📍 Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School, Mauritius
💰 Day 1 only (26 June) Rs 3,000
💰 Full 2-Day Course (26 27 June) Rs 5,000
📧 [email protected] | WhatsApp: +27 76 349 7406

🔗 Secure your spot now only a few places remaining:
https://aquaponics.africa/training/mauritius-masterclass/

14/06/2026

🌿 Did you know you can run three completely different grow systems in one aquaponics setup?

Each method is designed for a different type of plant and choosing the right one is one of the most important decisions when designing your system.

🌱 Vertical growing towers: perfect for herbs, lettuces, kale and strawberries. Space-efficient and high density, with 48 plants fitting into a single tower.

🍅 Flow-through media beds : the right choice for tomatoes and any crop with a larger root structure. Stone media holds the plant securely while nutrient-rich water flows through continuously.

🥬 Deep water culture boards: floating panels on the water for spinach, spring onions, celery and leafy greens. Clean, productive and simple to manage.

The beauty of aquaponics is the flexibility, you can combine these methods, adapt them to your space, and grow a wide variety of crops all at once.

In our Aquaponics 101 training we walk you through system types, design principles, and everything you need to set up your own system from scratch.

🌱 Our full training curriculum:
1. Aquaponics fundamentals and system types
2. The nitrogen cycle
3. System setup and cycling
4. Fish selection and basic husbandry
5. Plant selection and nutrition basics
6. Daily maintenance routines
7. Troubleshooting and common issues

💻 100% online · 4 live sessions · 1 week · All recordings included · No experience required
💰 Early Bird: R1,500 · Regular: R1,900
📅 Starts 6 July 2026

🔗 Want to learn how to design your own
Link in bio or https://aquaponics.africa/training/

12/06/2026

🍅 The tomato is one of the most eaten vegetables in the world 🌎 and one of the most rewarding crops to grow in aquaponics.

The key is nutritional balance. 80% of what your tomatoes need comes directly from your fish , mostly nitrates. The other 20% comes down to two numbers:

💧 pH: 6.5 to 7
🌡️ Water temperature: around 20°C

Get those right and your tomatoes will thrive. But the real skill is knowing how to read your plants, spotting a deficiency early, understanding what your water is telling you, and making the adjustments that make all the difference.

🌱 Our Aquaponics 101 training covers 7 topics across 4 live sessions:
1. Aquaponics fundamentals and system types
2. The nitrogen cycle
3. System setup and cycling
4. Fish selection and basic husbandry
5. Plant selection and nutrition basics
6. Daily maintenance routines
7. Troubleshooting and common issues

💻 100% online · 4 live sessions · 1 week · All recordings included
💰 Early Bird: R1,500 · Regular: R1,900
📅 Starts 6 July 2026

🔗 Ready to grow your own food with aquaponics? Register for our Aquaponics 101 training — link in bio or

https://aquaponics.africa/training/

08/06/2026

❄️ Most people plan their aquaponics system for the best conditions. Then winter arrives.

Here is what happens: water temperature drops, fish metabolism slows, and they start eating less. When fish eat less, they produce less waste — and the nutrient supply your plants depend on drops with it. If temperatures fall too far, fish can also get sick.

🌡️ The solution is a heat pump.

A heat pump is one of the most efficient ways to keep your water at the right temperature: it heats in winter and cools in summer when temperatures peak.

For tilapia, the target is 20°C. Anything above 18°C keeps your fish eating consistently and your plants well-fed through every season.

Understanding how to manage your system through seasonal changes, and how to troubleshoot when things go wrong — is what our Aquaponics 101 training is about.

🌱 Our full training curriculum:
1. Aquaponics fundamentals and system types
2. The nitrogen cycle
3. System setup and cycling
4. Fish selection and basic husbandry
5. Plant selection and nutrition basics
6. Daily maintenance routines
7. Troubleshooting and common issues

💻 100% online · 4 live sessions · 1 week · All recordings included · No experience required
💰 Early Bird: R1,500 · Regular: R1,900
📅 Starts 6 July 2026

🔗 Want to learn how to manage your system through every season? Register for our Aquaponics 101 training and join us on 6 July

https://aquaponics.africa/training/

05/06/2026

Have you seen a Red Mozambique Tilapia this size?

Indigenous to South Africa, fast-growing, and one of the best choices for aquaponics in African conditions. It adapts well to both hot and cold seasons, which is exactly why we recommend it for beginners.

Aquaponics 101: our foundational online course designed for complete beginners

📕 The full curriculum:
1. Aquaponics fundamentals and system types
2. The nitrogen cycle
3. System setup and cycling
4. Fish selection and basic husbandry
5. Plant selection and nutrition basics
6. Daily maintenance routines
7. Troubleshooting and common issues

✅ Live online sessions
✅ Full recording included
✅ No prior experience required

🐥 Early Bird: R1,500 | Regular: R1,900
🗓️ 6 July 2026

Stop guessing and start building your aquaponics journey with confidence.

👉🏽 Secure your spot today:
https://aquaponics.africa/training/

04/06/2026

Big news for Mauritius — Afraponix is coming to you.

On 26 & 27 June 2026, Justin Hess is bringing the Afraponix Professional Aquaponics Development Course to Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School for two full days of in-person training.

Afraponix has trained over 900 professionals across nine African countries. This is a rare chance to experience that training in person, right here in Mauritius.

The programme covers four modules:

Module 1 — Introduction to aquaponics and the nitrogen cycle
Module 2 — System design, components and integration
Module 3 — Fish species management and plant nutrition
Module 4 — Operations, water quality and business planning

Afraponix doesn't visit Mauritius often — the next opportunity may be years away. Only 30 places available, and spots are going fast.

🗓️ Dates: 26 and 27 June 2026

📍 Venue: Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School, Mauritius

Registration options:

📌 Day 1 only (26 June) · Modules 1 & 2 · Rs 3,000
📌 Full 2-Day Course (26–27 June) · All 4 Modules · Rs 5,000

👉🏽 Register at https://aquaponics.africa/training/mauritius-masterclass/

Places are limited to 30 participants.

📧 [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +27 76 349 7406
🌐 afraponix.com

18/05/2026

Progress update from our latest aquaponics build in Secunda!

Another step closer to bringing commercial aquaponics to Mpumalanga 💪 Watch how fish and plants work together to create a sustainable food production system.

From design to install across 9 countries — this is what African food security looks like.

Afraponix is coming to Mauritius 🇲🇺 bringing its Professional Aquaponics Development Course to the island.This is more t...
13/05/2026

Afraponix is coming to Mauritius 🇲🇺 bringing its Professional Aquaponics Development Course to the island.

This is more than a training programme. It is a structured, hands-on learning experience designed to build real, practical expertise in aquaponics

Over two decades of field experience and more than 900 professionals trained across nine African countries now come together in a two-day intensive course delivered in Mauritius.

Programme overview:

📘 Aquaponics fundamentals & nitrogen cycle
📗 System design & integration principles
📙 Fish health, species selection & plant nutrition
📕 Operations, water quality & commercial planning

Participants will gain a complete operational understanding of how to plan, build, and manage a pilot aquaponics farm module.

Course options:
⭐ Early booking before 15 May · Rs 4,550
📌 Full 2-day course · 26–27 June · Rs 5,000
📌 Day 1 only · 26 June · Rs 3,000

Limited to 30 participants to ensure focused, hands-on learning.

For registration and programme details:
Register here → https://aquaponics.africa/training/mauritius-masterclass/

📧 [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +27 76 349 7406

27/12/2025

We got eggs Loaded and spinning in
the incubator — now we wait for the magic Okahandja hatchery is officially in business

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