Magic Aquatic Garden Turns Fish Waste Into Plant Food

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Perfect for anyone who finds captive fish therapeutic but hates to clean their tank, a Japanese company has created this aquaponics system that connects a small vegetable garden to an aquarium filled with fish to recycle their poop.

    Besides providing a constant supply of H2O to the plants—perfect for people who forget to water—bacteria is used to decompose the fish waste and turn it into organic fertilizer for the vegetation. It doesn't mean the tank never has to be cleaned, but it should be infrequent enough even for lazy aquarium enthusiasts. A bright overhead lamp presumably provides enough light for the plants to flourish indoors, and custom-made versions of this setup will be available starting at around $3,800. Expensive, yes, but just think of all the money you'll be saving by avoiding the over-priced produce section at your supermarket.

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    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Very cool idea. I learned about this at a hydroponics store.
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Its just like the Living with the Land ride at epoct!!! for anyone who knows what im talking about lol
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Interesting concept.

    It would take a lot of lettuce to break even on that price. lol.
     
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  5. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    I bet this could be a great DIY, anyone want to try? ;)
     
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  6. vankirk

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    Pretty cool thanks for sharing this.
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Wish I had the space for a new tank. :)
     
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  8. Matt Rogers

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    Classic Seano. Agreed.

    I'd love to see that. This would be a great DIY. 8)
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  9. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Matt,

    I'm waiting for you to make this DIY.. ;)
     
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  10. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    It sure is! I forgot about that ride lol.

    That was my first goal with one of my empty 10 gallon tanks, but my parents said that it would be too much work. I'm surprised I was able to convince them to let me have a reef tank in the first place ;D
     
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