We take our grandson to
The Imaginarium in Fort Myers Florida on a weekly basis. He comes away enriched mentally and good and tired physically.
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| Modular Aquaponics at the Imaginarium - Urban Sustainability for Small Spaces |
On display outside the main building is a modular aquaponics unit.
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| Modular Aquaponics, Growing fish, herbs, vegetables and flowers on a DIY scale |
I really like this set up for producing food.
The fish (tilapia) are raised in a good size aerated and elevated swimming tank.
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| Modular aquaponics - the fish have plenty of clean water thanks to the plants! |
The water from the fish tank is then pumped into the hydroponic vegetable growing tray.
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| Urban sustainability, basil, greens, marjoram, lemon grass and more grown hydroponically |
Overflow water from the vegetable tray is drained into a surge tank (with many of the nutrients removed by the plants).
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| Modular aquaponics, the surge basin captures overflow from the hydroponic growing area |
The cleaned (by the plants/herbs/veggies) overflow water is then pumped back into the fish tank and the cycle continues.
This unit is a great example of intense food production made from available materials in a limited space.
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| Urban Sustainability and intense food growing in a system perfect for patios! |
Urban sustainability is a direct result of creativity!
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