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SUB-URBAN AQUAFARM ™



The Suburban Aquafarm™ was created for the American Suburban household of 3 to 5 family members with a backyard area that would fit a 10 by 10 square foot greenhouse structure. The production model will be completely self sustainable within the greenhouse structure.


The system is powered by solar energy and uses natural sunlight to grow the vegetables. It will have a built-in self-harvesting water recovery system with the multi-closed loop which tops up the fish water. Another key provision is the “secret black box”, which is an industry changing unit called the “BONANZA™” acronym for Biological Organic Natural Atmospheric Nitrification Zyme Accelerator. BONANZA™ is designed to produce a complete plant food without the need of industrial fertilizer.


The overall effective plant growing area is doubled to approximately 200 square foot whereby close to 500 mature lettuce heads can be produced within 30-day cycle. The fish tank at 1200 gallons is designed to hold 600 pounds of fish, which produces approximately 30- 50 pounds of fish each month. The fish feed FST have developed is non GMO, Gluten and Dairy free with the proprietary blend of super foods & herbs, mixed with Pea Protein, Spirulina, Watercress, Comfrey, Moringa Oleifera and Sesame leaves.


The unsustainable wild caught fish is not used in our fish feed because we are using Spirulina algae which is better as fish feed and has the omega 3, 6, and amino acids to replace what may have been lost without the wild caught fish. The Suburban Aquafarm™ is in a league of its own with nothing on the market that compares.


An aquaponic system similar in growing area is the Nelson Pade brand. (see Reports & Publications- Competition Comparison Nelson Pade) The “Family Plus” unit being the closest in vegetable growing area to the Suburban Aquafarm™ is priced at $12,995.00.


The fish tank and production capacity of the Nelson Pade system is only one third of the Suburban Aquafarm™, has a design floor footprint at a clumsy ten (10) time the size, and the cost does not include a greenhouse. Aquaponics USA brand (see Appendix E – Competition Aquaponics USA) has a school student version that is less than half the size of vegetable growing capacity of the Suburban Aquafarm™. The fish tank is one-third in size of the Suburban Aquafarm™ and the floor footprint coverage is approximately eight times larger. The system does not come with a greenhouse cover and is priced at $10,126.00.


The Suburban Aquafarm™ unit is in a class of its own, with all the bells and whistles and unlike all its competition, a fish growing system that works. We have not determined the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), as that will depend on the strategic alliances we develop. FST’s strategy with the Suburban Aquafarm™ is to provide an affordable option to the social-economically challenged families all over the world. These units are well suited to those third world country environments. FST is poised to be the perfect fit for American churches and charity groups to purchase these units and place into their country or program of choice.



Water Harvesting Reservoir



Dew and rainwater is channeled from the greenhouse roof to harvesting barrels. Harvesting barrels are connected by float valves which automatically top up the system as required. Rainwater is more than just H2O especially if there has been lightning and thunder activity. Then, the rainwater will probably contain nitrates that are easily absorbed by plants.



Seed Growing Tray



The seed growing section in the Suburban Aquafarm is 3 square foot for continuous supply to replace harvested plants. This is essential especially in the colder months as seeds germinate fastest in warm water between 70 and 85 degrees. By growing quality heirloom seed in the ideal water temperature in the seeding section with organic fertilizer will ensure the crop starts quickly at the same time saves space until the young plant can be transferred to either the floating trays or the NFT pipes.



Fish Tank



The large 1500 gallon fish tank doubles as a temperature buffer and water reservoir. All fish wastewater will be pumped into the BONANZA, filtered, sterilized and cycled into the plant growing system. The system is designed to minimize evaporation loss so the large fish tank can operate for periods of 3 months or more without requiring water being added to the system. The system can produce approximately 30-50 lbs of fish, such as Tilapia, per month. Fish feed on algae and duckweed grow in the tank and can be supplemented with excess vegetables grown in the system. Protein rich Black Soldier Fly Larvae, earthworms and mealworms can be grown in an attached hatchery to supplement the fish primarily vegetable diet.



Floating Tray System



The Suburban Aquafarm™ has three to four layers of vegetable growing, the middle section that sits above of the fish tank is a float tray design. The float tray tanks seen in the picture were tanks brought straight off the shop shelf, which is why they are different sizes. The final molded version will be made of polyethylene food grade plastic that will be easy to erect and be a clearer finish with more growing space. New design floating trays will be made of durable food grade plastic that will last at least 20 years.



Mushroom Chamber



A Mushroom Fruiting Chamber is under development to be fitted as part of the Suburban Aquafarm, as an optional extra. The system will include temperature and humidity control to grow several varieties of mycelium. The chamber will be lined with special insulation and have air ventilation to the outside with its own growing controller.



Nutrient Film Technique



Using Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) newly designed moulded pipes designed to increase the growing area within the 10 by 10 area. The new pipe design will be polyethylene food grade plastic with special places for the plants to sit to increase the growing space and stability. The design will last for 20 years



Fertilizer to Feed Plants



Household green waste contains the essential nitrogen source and shredded paper, cardboard dried leaves provides the carbon the complete the main elements for plant growth. Hydrogen and Oxygen in the form of water are the other two main elements that plants need to grow. The BONANZA™ system retains all the nitrogen including toxic nitrogen but converts it all into plant liquid fertilizer for ideal plant growth.



Solar Powered



Our "off the grid" utility is completely powered by a solar tracking panel to maximize the use of the sun's energy and includes batteries for night time operation. The utility air and water pumps are powered by 12 volt dc motors designed to improve efficiency which requires less than 100 watts. A separate Solar powered fan is included to cool down the green house which operates only when triggered by the thermostat control unit.



Greenhouse Design



The greenhouse design uses a tripled layered 16mm polycarbonate liner to insulate the plants from hot and cold whether. In warmer climates the opaque works best to reduce the heat and clear working best in cooler climates. The triple layered polycarbonate liner provides fours times more insulation than a single layer liner which either reduces or retains the temperature inside the greenhouse by 10 to 12 degrees from the outside temperature.



Water Heating



A solar water heating system operated by gravity flow helps to increase water temperature for the seed growing section and cools down as it passes through the other tanks before being recycled.



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