ARK Aquaponics
Integrated Fish & Plant Production
ARK's aquaponics systems combine fish cultivation with hydroponic plant production in a closed-loop cycle — maximizing yield, minimizing waste, and delivering protein and produce from a single facility.
How Aquaponics Works
Aquaponics is a symbiotic system where fish waste provides organic nutrients for plants, and plants filter the water returned to the fish. The result is a self-sustaining ecosystem that produces both protein and fresh produce with minimal inputs.
ARK's controlled environment buildings are purpose-built to house aquaponics systems in northern climates — maintaining optimal temperatures year-round while dramatically reducing the energy and water demands typical of conventional agriculture.
Why Aquaponics with ARK
Year-Round Production
Controlled environments eliminate seasonal limitations, enabling continuous harvests of fish and vegetables regardless of outdoor conditions.
Exceptional Water Efficiency
Recirculating water systems use up to 90% less water than conventional soil-based agriculture, making aquaponics ideal for water-scarce regions.
No Chemical Inputs
Fish waste naturally fertilizes plants, eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers. The biological balance of the system keeps plants healthy without pesticides.
High Protein Yield
With a 1.5:1 feed conversion ratio, aquaponics delivers more protein per kilogram of feed than most conventional livestock operations.
Reduced Operating Costs
Combining fish and plant production in one facility reduces infrastructure, labour, and input costs compared to running separate operations.
Local Food Security
Aquaponics facilities can be built in remote or northern communities, providing fresh protein and produce where supply chains are unreliable or expensive.
Superior Protein Conversion
Compared to beef, pork, and poultry, fish raised in aquaponics systems convert feed to protein far more efficiently — making aquaponics one of the most resource-efficient protein sources available.
The ARK Aquaponics System
ARK designs and installs complete aquaponics systems within controlled environment buildings. Each system is engineered for the specific species, crop mix, and climate of the operation — from small community facilities to large commercial installations.
Ready to Explore Aquaponics with ARK?
Talk to our team about integrating aquaponics into your controlled environment building project.