Scalable Aquaculture and Hydroponic (Aquaponics) Production Systems

摘要

An aquaponics system utilizing_portable hydroponic growing apparatus suspended over an aquatic holding vessel. The vessel is filled with water and stocked with aquatic organisms. A pump of sufficient lift connects to plumbing which runs over the top of the portable hydroponic apparatus. The hydroponics apparatus are suspended directly over the water vessel in such a way that the water drips back into the holding vessel below. Drip rate control emitters maybe installed to regulate the flow of water from the pump. This embodiment works well for low to medium intensity production. For higher intensity production, dedicated filtration and aeration devices are added.