For the people who like to grow their own plants, you might want to take a look at this ecosystem. It is a self-cleaning system between an aquarium of fish and a pot of plants. The fish waste gives the plants all the food they need to grow, and the plants clean the water for the fish. Adding a water filter though makes a big difference in the clarity of the water.
If you want to make your own DIY aquaponic system using just a water container take a look at this brilliant video where he just used a water container (bottle) and a few other stuff almost for free!
If you already have an aquarium at home you can turn it into an aquaponic system by following this video. You will need a water filter like this one here Tetra 25773 Whisper Power Filter 30, 30-Gallon
Here is a ready made system that you can buy from Amazon, I would love to have this aquarium in my kitchen. Not only it allows me to grow all I need of organic herb, it also adds a lively look to my kitchen. I love it!
