Water Garden Duo: Hydroponics / Aquaponics Ecosystem

This was my second time purchasing the same tank. I love it, it’s different from the older version but in all good ways with an added water sponge to block fallen seedlings and better design for the pump! Best tank ever!! Thank you Back to the Roots!

I started my system on 1/6/21 and have had trouble-free operation since. The only thing extra needed was a small water heater. It sits on my kitchen counter on a west-facing window, which is plenty of light for microgreens, even for the Pacific NW. I have checked my tank water semi-regularly (for free at the local big-box pet store) and the water quality is always good - hence I have never changed the water, even though the recommendation is to change it every 6-8 weeks. My betta seems happy and healthy. I add tap water conditioned with Top Fin "Betta Water Conditioner" as needed, and that's it. Some green algae started growing on the tank sides, so I wiped in out with a plain magic eraser. It stirred up about of silt and algae making the water cloudy, so I was kind of disappointed. But within 2 days of circulation, the tank water was clear and the microgreen roots had captured the suspended material. I told myself it the betta lived more than 6 months, I would write a review, so here it is! You will love this product.

I have purchased a number of the Back to the Roots products in the last year or so and I love each one. I love my new aquaponics system! I got my fish, Smitty, on Monday, July 5, and put the tank and grow pods together. Smitty is loving his new home :) Although it has only been four days, my greens are already growing. The trick: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! Also, if you run into any problems, Back to the Roots has wonderful and responsive customer service.

Awesome Product

I received the Water Garden recently. I opened the box and read the instructions. I have not decided whether I want to add a fish. So I have not put it together yet. It did include everything it was supposed to. I especially like the coupon for the beta fish. I am just busy at the moment. I hope to set it up this weekend.