About

I want to introduce people to the world of aquaponics which I consider to be a beautiful harmony between fish and plants. Once the aquaponic system has cycled with beneficial bacteria, it ages like fine wine. The plants grown in this system are totally organic and they are extremely flavorful. The fishtankfarm is a project I've been working on for several years. In the last year, I've perfected this system to the point that it's easier to maintain than a normal aquarium. You don't ever have to change out fish water again! Just top it off with non chlorinated water, once a week.

fishtankfarm diagram:

The way it works is quite simple. The fish get fed twice a day. The fish waste is pumped up to the grow bed via a water pump on a timer. The beneficial bacteria that live in the grow bed convert the waste into plant food. The plant roots take in the newly created plant food, filter the water, and return the clean water via gravity to the fish tank.

GROW PLANTS YEAR ROUND!

What kind of plants can you grow in the fishtankfarm? So far, I have successfully grown lettuce, basil, dill, oregano, thyme, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, onion, strawberries, and all types of flowers. As the ecosystem matures (4 - 6 months) the plant growth gets better and better as more nutrients get released to the plants. Choose your color white or black.

KICKSTARTER COMMUNITY

I need your support to get this product into classrooms and homes. The capital raised on kickstarter will help me set up a stand at the local public market, build an online store, and really get my home-grown business off the ground.

The fishtankfarm kit contains everything you need to get the system cycling (2 weeks), just add fish and seeds. The first 50 backers that qualify for a fishtankfarm are guaranteed to receive their fishtankfarm before the holidays.