Because aquaponics is a great system that works. Aquaponics is a unique system that combines two systems that you may already have some knowledge about. These two systems are hydroponics and aquaculture. It's a great system because the combination of both systems actually balances each other and makes a perfect eco system. With hydroponics, you can grow a multitude of fruits and vegetables like lettuce, potatoes, carrots or tomato's. With aquaculture, you can raise, Koi, White Bass, Catfish Bass, escargot, or crappies.