What are the benefits of a Tree Frog Aquaponics system? Compared with hydroponics and aquaculture, aquaponics systems do not produce a build up of waste. Aquaponics utilizes waste, with the bacteria in the garden beds converting nitrites to nitrates, which the plants then consume as their main nutrient source. Currently Aquaponics is by far the most efficient in its use of water compared to any other form of food production practice. Aquaponics is a sustainable ecosystem and mimics nature, so there is no degradation or pollution produced by the system. Vegetables, herbs and fruits that are produced in an aquaponics system require much less effort and labor than traditional gardening. There is no digging, weeding or back-breaking labor, offering certain people with disabilities a chance to enjoy home gardening. Aquaponics systems are far more productive and efficient than traditional gardens, aquaculture or hydroponic practices. Aquaponics systems can also bring the family together and allow parents the opportunity to show their children the process from seed to plant to dinner table. Significant reduction in the usage of water, aquaponics uses 10% of water used in traditional gardening Growth of plants is significantly faster No use of artificial fertilizer No weeding or bending down Can produce fish and plants for the family all year round It is organic Significant reduction in land is required to grow the same crops No soil borne insects Plain and simple, an aquaponics garden is hands down much more beneficial than your standard soil type garden. And if you like fish, what a great bonus!