Water quality and clarity in aquaponics systems? A well-cycled system may have water that looks like it is from a pond (since aquaponics is an ecosystem-style method of growing plants and fish together), but the water clarity can also look clear and healthy!

Goldfish are a great choice for aquaponics because they are hardy and produce a good amount of waste, which provides nutrients for the plants.

They’re also well-suited to a variety of water conditions, which is useful for aquaponics since maintaining stable water quality parameters can be challenging.