1-180 2-4x6RAFT Aquaponic System

Description
The 1-180 2-4x6RAFT is a great system for hobby, education or home food production. The plants are grown in the connected raft tank, a popular method of soilless plant production.  The raft system is a proven method of aquaponic growing with a good output of fish and plants. 

Configuration:
The main culture components include 1 - 180 gallon fish tank, 2- 4' x 6' raft tanks for growing plants and a carefully designed filtration system that creates a healthy environment for the plants, fish and beneficial bacteria. 

Approximate footprint: 16' x 20'

Production:
Estimated fish production per year: 186 lbs.
Estimated lettuce production per year:  1530 without lights / 2295 with lights

Includes:

• 1 - 180 gallon fish tank

• stand for fish tank

• 1 clarifier

• stand for clarifier

• 2 mineralization tanks

• stands for mineralization tanks

• degassing tank

• water pump (air lift or electric)

• plumbing fittings, adaptors, connectors, etc.

• aeration system including air pump, tubing and diffusers

• 2 - 4' x 6' poly raft tanks

• Fish Net

• Introduction to Aquaponics Video (DVD)

• Aquaponic Food Production Book

• Two year subscription to the Aquaponics Journal

• Detailed Operation Manual

• Detailed Assembly Manual

• 2 hours email consulting on system installation

Package Cost:
Complete Aquaponic System as described above- $ 3,895

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.