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Complete Aquaponic Systems Catalog
Systems Overview:
Nelson and Pade,
Inc. offers proven aquaponic (organic hydroponic)
systems for all applications including: hobby, home food
production, education, commercial and research. By
purchasing one of Nelson and Pade, Inc.'s Aquaponic Systems,
you will avoid the high costs and problems associated with
untested systems and home-built efforts. Nelson and
Pade, Inc. offers a diverse mix of systems to
meet a variety of budget, space and production requirements.
All of the systems are have been designed around proven
concepts, equipment, and fish to plant ratios. Learn more
about the history and development
of these systems.
The systems
offered each use one of two methods of aquaponics - RAFT and
NFT. The raft system is a proven method of aquaponic growing
with a good output of fish and plants. 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.
All of the
complete aquaponic packages are listed below in a system
overview that shows estimated production levels, footprint
and cost (with and without a greenhouse). You can
click each model number for details.
System
(Click on the
Model number
for details) |
Estimated lbs of
fish per year @ max capacity |
Estimated number of
lettuce per year* @ max capacity
no lights / lights |
Approx. Footprint*
(in feet) |
Cost
Guide*
System without greenhouse |
Cost
Guide*
System
with basic greenhouse |
|
1-110 2-2x8RAFT |
114 lbs |
864 / 1,440 |
12' x 24' |
$ 2,795 |
$
6,295 |
|
1-110 1-8x12NFT |
114 lbs |
2,592 / 4,320 |
12' x 30' |
$ 5,295 |
$
8,795 |
|
1-180 1-12x16NFT |
195 lbs |
5,184 / 8,640 |
18' x 38' |
$ 7,895 |
$
12,395 |
|
2-250 1-8x22RAFT |
493 lbs |
4,320 / 7,200 |
18' x 38' |
$ 6,995 |
$
11,495 |
|
4-250 2-8x22RAFT |
1,038 lbs |
8,640 / 14,400 |
24' x 60 |
$ 14,995 |
$
23,895 |
|
2-450 1-8x32RAFT |
945 lbs |
6912 / 11,520 |
18' x 60' |
$ 12,995 |
$
21,895 |
|
2-450 1-RAFT+NFT |
945 lbs |
9,072 / 15,120 |
18' x 72' |
$ 13,995 |
$
24,195 |
|
4-450 2-8x32RAFT |
1904 lbs. |
12,960 / 21,600 |
24 x 60' |
$ 27,995 |
$
39,995 |
|
4-950 4-8x44RAFT |
4,022 lbs. |
34,560 / 57,600 |
24' x 130' |
$ 45,995 |
$
78,755 |
Cost Guides
Prices subject to change.
All prices listed in US Dollars.
Cost is for the complete system as described. Cost
does not include optional equipment, freight, installation
or sales tax. Some materials, such as lumber, cement
blocks, lengths of PVC pipe need to be purchased locally.
Cost Guide
System with basic greenhouse*
This is for a typical greenhouse in a warm or moderate
climate. Prices will vary for colder climates or
special needs.
Approximate
footprint* - This is the space needed for the system to
be set up, with extra space for working and moving around.
Estimated
number of lettuce per year*
We have used lettuce as an example because it is commonly
grown in aquaponics. Most herb varieties such as
basil, chives and cilantro, can be grown using the same
plant spacing. Other crops, such as tomatoes, egg
plant, melons, beans, cucumbers, etc., can be grown using
the appropriate plant spacing.
High intensity
plant lights can increase lettuce production by up to 40%.
The cost and number of lights required are listed on each
system page in the optional equipment.
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