Fish production
Understand species selection, stocking considerations, feeding, fish health, humane handling and the relationship between feed input and system capacity.
Sable Creek Aquaponics
Aquaponics Training Academy
Professional practical and theoretical training that helps learners understand, operate and plan responsible aquaponics systems.
Balanced
ecosystem
ecosystem
01FishResponsible feeding and production
02WaterBiological filtration and chemistry
03PlantsNutrient uptake and crop care
Learn by understanding and doing
From basic principles to practical operation
Aquaponics combines fish production and soil-free plant cultivation in a recirculating system. The academy introduces the biological relationships that make these systems work, then gives learners practical exposure to routine operation, monitoring and problem-solving.
The training is intended to build realistic expectations. Learners are shown that successful aquaponics requires observation, accurate record keeping, disciplined maintenance and careful matching of fish, plants, water volume and filtration capacity.
Course outcomes
Build practical confidence across the complete system
Course depth may vary by programme, but each course is designed around the core disciplines required to understand and manage an aquaponics operation.
Water chemistry
Learn why temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate matter, how to test them and how to respond to unsafe trends.
Plant nutrition
Explore crop selection, nutrient availability, deficiency symptoms, seedling establishment, pest observation and responsible supplementation.
System design
Examine grow beds, fish tanks, pumps, pipework, aeration and filtration, with emphasis on water flow, redundancy, accessibility and safe sizing.
Business planning
Consider target markets, production assumptions, input costs, pricing, record keeping and risk before committing capital to a commercial venture.
Maintenance
Develop routine inspection and cleaning practices, identify warning signs, plan for power or pump failure and keep useful operational records.
Work with the system, not only the theory
Practical sessions may include water-quality testing, inspection of fish and plants, feeding calculations, component identification, flow checks, routine cleaning and discussion of common system faults. Activities depend on the course level, season and operating conditions at the training facility.
Safety, biosecurity and responsible animal care are incorporated into practical activities. Learners are encouraged to ask questions and relate the exercises to the type and scale of system they intend to operate.
Attendance certificates
An attendance certificate will be issued to participants who complete the applicable course. Unless specifically stated for a listed course, this should not be interpreted as an accredited qualification or occupational certification.
Accommodation information
Accommodation is not assumed to be included in the course fee. Where required, the academy can provide information about nearby accommodation options. Learners remain responsible for confirming availability, rates, transport and reservations directly with the provider.
Upcoming learning opportunities
Course calendar
Select an available course and submit a booking request. A booking is only confirmed once the academy has responded and any applicable payment requirements have been met.
New course dates are being prepared
Please submit a general training enquiry and the academy will advise when the next suitable course becomes available.
Register Your Interest
Start with sound foundations
Ready to develop your aquaponics knowledge?
Choose an upcoming course or register your interest, and the academy will contact you with the relevant course details.
Training: mj@sablecreekfarms.co.za
Accounts and Training Enquiries: +27 15 295 4006
Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 17:00
Saturday: 08:00 to 12:00
Visits strictly by appointment