Nelson and Pade, Inc.® works with schools and Universities around the world, supplying our Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® for schools, education and research. Currently, we have shipped systems to hundreds of schools and Universities in the United States and over 30 countries. Aquaponics in schools is a primary goal of Nelson and Pade Inc.® We provide assistance, documentation, curriculums and grower support so that educators can focus on what matters…successfully implementing an aquaponics program to educate their students.
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Aquaponics in Schools Aquaponics is an excellent means of demonstrating many principles of science, agriculture, math and business in all grade levels and for home schooling. Applications of these technologies are only limited by ones imagination. The concept of interdisciplinary education shines when it comes to aquaponics in schools. In addition to the plant sciences, aquaponics incorporates and demonstrates many of natures natural cycles, nitrification, biology, fish anatomy and nutrition and high-tech agriculture. A unit in aquaponics enforces practical uses of chemistry, mathematics, physics, economics and engineering. The monitoring and care of an aquaponic system by students helps instill a sense of responsibility, inspires creativity and creates excitement in the learning environment. A unit in aquaponics can be started at the beginning of a semester and run through the entire semester, allowing the educator to present the individual concepts and lessons as the plants and fish develop and grow.
Aquaponics in Universities Nelson and Pade, Inc.® is the leader in launching aquaponics in Universities by supplying aquaponic systems and training programs to Universities around the world.
Additionally, Nelson and Pade, Inc.® has provided science-based, proven aquaponic systems to the University of the Virgin Islands, University of Malaysia, University of Minnesota, Johns Hopkins, Sustainability and Wellness program, Acadia University, Flagler College Enactus, JSC University, University of Hawaii, University of Massachusetts, Shepard’s College, Lakeland College, San Diego State University, Embry Riddle University, University of Greenwich-London, and many more. For aquaponics at your University, contact Nelson and Pade, Inc.® to discuss how we can assist you in advancing your aquaponics program.
FREE Aquaponics Curriculum Package to all schools who order a Clear Flow Aquaponic System®
Dean Longhofer, Flagler College Enactus, comments: “We acquired the system early this year and already we are seeing tremendous results. We chose a Nelson and Pade system because it was highly recommended for its efficiency and its quality. This system has taught Flagler College and Flagler College Enactus the science of aquaponics through its hands-on experience. Because Nelson and Pade takes time to create high quality products, we were able to produce high quality plants.”
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Four Great Systems for Schools and Universities
Schools And Universities
Looking for a great little aquaponic system to raise fish and plants in a classroom or at home?
You’ve found it!
Small Fry Aquaponic Systems
Available in 3 Sizes!
These easy-to-operate aquaponic systems require minimal maintenance. Just feed the fish, seed and harvest the plants and maintain the filter.
Fun – Easy – Safe
With an 18-gallon fish tank, this system is a dynamo producer that takes up very little space. The small size makes it ideal for a classroom or as a food-producing attraction in your kitchen or home. The rotating, circular plant bed creates a beautiful, dynamic growing environment.
The Small Fry is aesthetically pleasing, easy to assemble and ready to GROW!
Small Fry 1
Specs:
- The maximum footprint for the whole system is no larger than 28” x 28”.
- 18 gallon fish tank
- 1 Circular Plant Tank with rotating plant rafts; 12 plant sites
System Includes:
- Fish and filter tanks; filter system
- Hand-crafted wooden stand
- Circular plant raft tank and plant raft with 12 plant sites
- Water pump, valves and all plumbing
- Starter Pack of fish food
- 50-1″ grow cubes
- 4-seed packs (bibb lettuce, leaf lettuce, basil, green beans)
- Fish Net
- LED Plant Grow Lights (ideal for supplemental light)
- 5-in-1 Test Strips (100) and Ammonia Test Strips (25)
- Detailed assembly and operation manuals and the Aquaponic Food Production Book
- Registration to the online Introduction to Aquaponics Course
Price: $1,995
Small Fry 2
Specs:
- The maximum footprint for the whole system is no larger than 28” x 28”.
- 18 gallon fish tank
- 1 Circular Plant Tank with rotating plant rafts; 12 plant sites,
System Includes:
- Everything in the Small Fry 1, PLUS:
- Fish Tank window kit, installed
- Fish Tank Light
- Fish Tank Heater
- Aeration Kit
- Water Exchange Kit
- Test Strips are replaced with LaMotte Aquaponics Test Kit (Test pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Iron, Alkalinity, Dissolved Oxygen)
- Registration to the online Aquaponics 101 course
Price: $2,995
Small Fry 3
Specs:
- The fish and filter tanks sit in a 84” x 28” space.
- The 3 circulating plant tanks sit above the fish and filter tanks.
- 18 gallon fish tank
- 3 Circular Plant Tanks with rotating plant rafts; each has 12 plant sites, for a total of 36 plant sites
System Includes:
- Everything in the Small Fry 2, PLUS:
- 2 Additional Circular Plant Tanks with rotating plant rafts
- Frames to support the additional Plant Tanks, with shelves
- 2 Additional LED Plant Grow Lights
- Registration to the online Aquaponics Daily Operations Course
Price: $3,995
F5 Classroom Aquaponic System
The F-5 (Fantastically Fun Fresh Food Factory) Classroom Aquaponic System is a fantastic system for the beginner or anyone who wants to set up a small but highly productive aquaponic system. An F-5 can annually produce 110 lbs of fish and 900-1,440 heads of lettuce, other leafy crops or a variety of vegetables such as tomatoes, beans, cucumbers and more. The F5 is a great system an ideal classroom aquaponic system.
- Vegetable Production:
- 900 – 1,440 heads of lettuce/year (or other vegetables)
- Fish Production:
- 110 lbs of fish/year
- System Dimensions:
- 6′ x 16′ = 96 sq. ft.
- Suggested total area indoors or greenhouse:
- 12′ x 20′ = 240 sq. ft.
- Estimated Labor/day
- 1/2 – 1 hour/day
Electrical Requirements: - 2.4 amps 120V, 24/7
- Grow Lights, optional, max: HID 1000 watts -or- LED 750 watts
- System Configuration:
- 1-100 gal fish tank, all filter tanks and pumps, 2-4′ x 6′ raft tanks
- also available in a 1-raft tank version
- F5 Cost:
- $6,495 (price does not include options, palleting fee or shipping)
School Garden
The School Garden is a great teaching tool for K-12 and beyond. It is highly productive, growing over 200 lbs of fish and 1,350—2,160 heads of lettuce or lots of other fresh veggies every year. The School Garden is a classic aquaponic raft system that in which you can grow a variety of crops - tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, and more!
- Vegetable Production:
- 1,350 – 2,160 heads of lettuce/year (or other vegetables)
- Fish Production:
- 215 lbs of fish/year
- System Dimensions:
- 10\'6"′ x 28′ = 294 sq. ft.
- Suggested total area indoors or greenhouse:
- 12′ x 36′ = 432 sq. ft.
Estimated Labor/day: - 1-2 hours
- Electrical Requirements:
- 2.4 amps 120V, 24/7
- Grow Lights, optional, max: HID 2,000 watts -or- LED 1,500 watts
- System Configuration:
- 2 – 100 gal fish tanks, all filter tanks and pumps, 3 – 4′ x 6′ raft tanks
- School Garden Cost:
- $12,395 (price does not include options, palleting fee or shipping)
School Garden PLUS
Step up your educational impact and food production with The School Garden PLUS. It is twice as big as the School Garden! It can annually produce 460 lbs. of fish and 2,700 - 4,860 heads of lettuce (or other vegetables).
- Vegetable Production:
- 2,700 – 4,860 heads of lettuce/year (or other vegetables)
- Fish Production:
- 460 lbs of fish
- System Dimensions:
- 11′ x 40′ = 440 sq. ft
- Suggested total area indoors or greenhouse:
- 18′ x 48′ = 864 sq. ft.
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- 2 – 3 hours
- Electrical Requirements:
- 2.8 amps 120V, 24/7
- Grow Lights, optional, max: HID 3,000 watts -or- LED 2,300 watts
- System Configuration:
- 4 – 100 gal fish tanks, all filter tanks and pumps, 6 – 4′ x 6′ raft tanks
- School Garden PLUS Cost:
- $16,969 (price does not include options, palleting fee or shipping)
| F5, School Garden and School Garden PLUS Systems Include: | |
|---|---|
| Fish tank(s) with pre-drilled holes | Heated seed germination kit |
| Filter tanks with pre-drilled holes | Fish net |
| Raft tanks | Thermometer |
| Water pump | Net covers for fish tanks |
| Plumbing parts: PVC-straight pipe, elbows, tees, unions, Uni-Seals, valves | Air blower/pump and aeration components |
| Stands for fish, tanks, filter tanks and raft tanks. Stands include pre-cut wood, hardware and assembly instructions. Stands are un-assembled. | Documentation and Educational Materials
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Optional:
- Grow lights
- Test kits
- Growing Supplies
- Nelson and Pade Grower Support Package
- See more options in our shop!
Not Included with system:
- System Assembly
- Palletizing fee, freight and any other fees or costs related to the shipment of your system
- Optional equipment, supplies, services or training listed on the order form or website. These are all available at an additional cost.
- Plumbing connection from your incoming water source to the system automatic fill valve.
- Plumbing from the system drain to your drain.
- Plant rafts – Safe for food contact
Note: All system plumbing is for our standard system configuration. Any modification to the standard configuration will require additional plumbing parts that are not included
Greenhouses for Aquaponics and Indoor Farming
Grants for Aquaponics
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Optional Equipment We offer all of the supplies you need to keep you system running…fish food, grow cubes, pest controls, etc
Nelson and Pade Grower Support Program
The Nelson and Pade Grower Support Program helps aquaponic growers get off to a great start, with proven technical support and continuous access to the leaders of the industry, valuable information and direct access to over 30 years of experience and success. The Nelson and Pade Grower Support Program is available, for an additional fee, to aquaponic growers using Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems®.
Nelson and Pade Grower Support Program
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