Aquaponics & Garden Supplies
Find supplies by the job they need to do. Start with a system plan, compare the options below, and check current product details before buying.
New to aquaponics? Start with the beginner guide or compare system types first.
Browse by category: Pumps & Plumbing · Tanks & Containers · Grow Media & Plant Supports · Composting & Garden Supplies · Books & Learning
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Pumps & Plumbing
Start with the water route, then choose the pump and connections. Explore pump resources · Parts and hardware
VIVOSUN submersible water pump
For moving water between components in a planned system. The advertised flow is only a starting point; compare performance at the lift height your installation needs.
Before buying: Check the flow curve, hose fittings, access for cleaning and suitability for your application.
Black vinyl tubing
Flexible tubing for connecting compatible components. Work out the route and fittings before deciding how much to buy.
Before buying: Check internal diameter, length, fittings and material suitability on the listing.
Tanks & Containers
Choose containers for their intended role and dimensions. A container listing is not a stocking-density recommendation. Explore tank resources
Rubbermaid 70-gallon stock tank
A stock-tank option to compare when planning fish housing. Choose the container around your layout and fish-care plan rather than a promised fish count.
Before buying: Confirm dimensions, capacity, material suitability, support and plumbing connections.
Rubbermaid utility box
A utility-container listing for comparing sizes and handling needs. Its availability on this page does not make it a ready-made aquaponics grow bed.
Before buying: Confirm intended use, dimensions, support, material suitability and any planned modifications.
Little Giant utility pan
A shallow utility pan to compare for suitable garden tasks. Choose it for a defined job rather than using it as an unspecified system component.
Before buying: Check capacity, depth, dimensions and the manufacturer’s intended uses.
Grow Media & Plant Supports
Match growing media and plant supports to your chosen system family. Understand media beds · Growing supplies
PonicsFarm net pots
Slotted pots hold plants in compatible raft or channel layouts. They are plant supports, not a substitute for designing the growing area.
Before buying: Match pot dimensions to your openings and confirm the pack quantity.
Grow!T expanded clay pebbles
An expanded-clay growing-media listing for a planned media bed. UFF’s historical builds document using expanded clay; that is not a claim that this particular product was tested.
Before buying: Calculate required volume, compare particle size and follow the product’s preparation instructions.
Grodan starter cubes
A propagation product for comparing seed-starting methods. Plan how seedlings will be moved into your growing system.
Before buying: Check cube dimensions and compatibility with your planting method.
Composting & Garden Supplies
These products belong to soil gardening and separate composting setups. Learn about composting · Explore home gardening
FCMP Outdoor tumbling composter
A composting option for the soil-gardening side of your backyard. It belongs to a separate composting setup, not the aquaponics water circuit.
Before buying: Compare capacity, footprint, access and the maintenance involved.
Worm Factory 360
A vermicomposting-system listing for handling suitable scraps in a separate worm-composting setup.
Before buying: Compare footprint, tray layout and care requirements before ordering.
ECOgardener landscape fabric
A landscape-fabric listing for appropriate soil-garden applications. It is not a fish-tank or grow-bed liner.
Before buying: Confirm dimensions, material and suitability for the specific garden task.
Books & Learning
Learn how the parts work together before ordering a collection of equipment. UFF resources for kids and families
Aquaponic Gardening — Sylvia Bernstein
Further reading about raising vegetables and fish together. Use the book alongside current guidance and the requirements of your chosen design.
Before buying: Check the edition and format before buying.
UFF books and activities for families
Explore Urban Fish Farmer’s own books and learning resources for parents, teachers and children.
Plan First. Buy for Your Build.
A useful supplies list starts with your design. Work out the role of each component and check compatibility before purchasing.