4-800 4-8x32RAFT Aquaponic System

Description
The 4-800 4-8x32RAFT  is recommended for a commercial venture.  It can also be used to provide fresh fish and vegetables for a village or community.  The 4-fish tanks make staggered fish harvests easy and the large raft tanks provide ample amounts of produce to sell at a farmer's market or via another retail outlet.  The raft system is a proven method of aquaponic growing with a good output of fish and plants. 

Configuration:
The main culture components include 4 - 800 gallon fish tanks, 4 - 8' x 32' 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: 24' x 130'

Production:
Estimated fish production per year: 3450 lbs.
Estimated lettuce production per year:  27,648 without lights / 46,080 with lights

Includes:

• 4 - 800 gallon fish tanks

• 2 clarifiers

• stands for clarifiers

• 2 mineralization tanks

• stands for mineralization tanks

• degassing tank

• water pump

• sump tank

• plumbing fittings, adaptors, connectors, etc.

• aeration system including air pump, tubing and diffusers

• Liners for 4 - 8' x 32' 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- $50,595

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.