The Optimum Temperature Range for Aquaponics

The water temperature range for aquaponics is 68°- 86°F (20-30°C). The bacteria, plants and fish thrive in this range. It is essential to choose a combination of fish species and plants that are suitable for your location and environmental conditions to avoid problems and lower your maintenance costs. Overall, a general compromise water temperature range is 68-86 °F or 20-30 °C. Here are the water temperature ranges of the fish, plants, and bacteria in an aquaponics system.

Fish: Tropical Fish: 71-89 °F (22-32°C) Cold-Water Fish: 50-64°F (10-18°C)

Plants: Most vegetables: 64-86°F (18-30°C) Some vegetables like lettuce and cucumber: 46-68°F (8-20°C) Other vegetables Like basil: 62-86°F (17-30°C) Leafy Greens: 78°F (26°C)

Bacteria: Grows in 62-93°F (17-34°C)