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1-110 1-8x12NFT
Aquaponic System
 Description
The 1-110 1-8x12NFT
is a small system that can be used for hobby, school or home food production.
The plants are grown in NFT channels, a popular method of
soilless plant production for leafy crops such as lettuce
and herbs. NFT aquaponics is not as commonly
used as RAFT systems but it is unique in that you can grow
more plants with the same amount of fish. So, if
organic plant production is your goal, the NFT system will
provide the highest plant production per gallon of fish
tank. Keep in mind though, that managing the water
quality in NFT aquaponics is more difficult than in RAFT
aquaponics. A high degree of familiarity with RAS
(recirculating aquaculture systems) is required to
successfully operate an NFT aquaponic system.
If you are not familiar with RAS, we recommend a RAFT
system.
The NFT system
has a lower overall volume of water, so additional
biofiltration is required. In this system, a
commercial quality bio filter is necessary because you don't
have the RAFT tank providing a large habitat for the
beneficial bacteria.
Configuration:
The main culture components include one 110 gallon fish
tank, 1 - 8' x 12' area of NFT channels for growing plants
and a carefully designed filtration system that creates a
healthy environment for the plants, fish and beneficial
bacteria.
Approximate
footprint: 12' x 30'
Production:
Estimated fish production per year: 114 lbs.
Estimated lettuce production per year: 2,592 without
lights / 4320 with lights
Includes:
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1 - 110
gallon fish tank
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stand for
fish tank
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clarifier
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stand for
clarifier
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biofilter
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2
mineralization tanks
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stands for
mineralization tanks
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water pump
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sump tank
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plumbing
fittings, adaptors, connectors, etc.
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aeration
system including air pump, tubing and diffusers
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NFT channels
to cover an 8' x 12' area
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Introduction
to Aquaponics Video (DVD)
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Aquaponic
Food Production Book
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Two year
subscription to the Aquaponics Journal
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Detailed
Operation Manual
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Detailed
Assembly Manual
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2 hours
email consulting on system installation
Package Cost:
Complete Aquaponic System as described above- $5895
Complete Aquaponic System plus basic greenhouse package:
$10,195*
*This is for a
typical greenhouse in a warm or moderate climate.
Prices will vary for colder climates or special needs.
Skills and
tools required to for assembly:
You will need to drill holes, glue PVC and cut pipe and
lumber .
Electrical
and water requirements:
You need a continuous
supply of electricity and a source of fresh, de-chlorinated
water.
Not included:
Cost does not include optional equipment, freight,
installation or sales tax. Some materials, such as
lumber, cement blocks, PVC glue, lengths of PVC pipe need to
be purchased locally.
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