AQUAPONICS Traning for Technology and Scince Program The DISCOVERY LX AQUAPONIC SYSTEM MODEL D9000 will add a new dimension to all technology education labs as well as science and agriculture programs. This course is a combination of Aquaculture (fish farming) and Hydroponics (growing plants without soil) and is designed to provide the student with an awareness and appreciation of the delicate balance between plant and fish life and the importance of protecting and controlling our environment. The course format will guide the student through a hands-on program that will allow the student to experience a working knowledge of an Aquaponic system. Unlike other technologies that deal with inanimate devices, the student will be working with living organisms and be able to observe, control, and protect nature's eco-cycle in the classroom. The system starts with a fish tank and fish. The fish are fed, and in turn, the fish fertilize the water, which increases the ammonia level in the water. The fish tank water is pumped into and over a bio-filter that has multiple bio-cubes, which simulate a river rock bed. The bio-filter requires both oxygen and ammonia to grow a natural bacterium that changes the ammonia to a nitrite and then to nitrate. The nitrate (a usable form of nitrogen) is used by the plants. From the bio-filter the water passes over the plants roots where much of the nitrogen and other nutrients are removed by the plants, thus treating the water for return to the fish. The system includes a complete 10-day curriculum, water testing kits, seed germination kit, and videotapes. Specifications: The D9000 Aquaponics system shall provide a hands-on training experience in the science of Aquaculture (fish farming) and Hydroponics (growing plants without soil). The system was designed to be a tabletop module measuring 30" long, 12" wide, and 26" high. The weight is 50 pounds without water. The system consists of a combination of a hydroponics and Aquaculture system and accessory kit. Hydroponic System: The hydroponics system bio-filter system with shall provide a bio-cubes, filter Sheets, two water troughs, eight adjustable plant holders, lighting system with shield, and aluminum frame assembly. The system shall accommodate up to eight plants. Aquaculture System: The aquaculture system shall provide a 20-gallon fish tank with submersible water pump, filter system, and 14" air bubbler with air pump. The tank shall measure 30" x 12" x 12". The user shall provide six to twelve 3" fish of any fresh water species. Common bait or gold fish can be used. A minimum of six fish is required to support the eco-system. Power Requirements: Three115 VAC grounded outlet Curriculum: The courseware supplied provides a structured 10-day program that allows the student to perform various testing procedures and view the outcome. Each day the student as well as instructor are guided by daily instructions that include, daily outcomes expected, equipment and materials required, and daily assignments. Pre and posttests are supplied with student worksheets, charts, and quiz worksheets. Two videotapes are provided to further support the program. A reprint release is granted to all customers purchasing the system. Accessory Components The accessories supplied with the system support all development and testing requirements for the program and consists of: 4 - Germination Tray with Water Tray 18- Plant Cube 1 - Eye Dropper Pipette 3 - Seed Packet 1 - 24 HourTimer 1 - 24 Ounce Bag of Black Soil 1 - Fish Net 1 - Net Breeding Tank Kit 1 - Spare Charcoal Filter 1 - Water Testing Kit consisting of: 1 - pH Testing Container and 10 pH Testing Capsules 1 - Nitrite Testing Container and 10 Nitrite Testing Capsules 1 - Nitrate Testing Container and 10 Nitrate Testing Capsules 1 - Ammonia Testing Container and 20 Testing Capsules SHORTESS-RAWSON and ASSOCIATES, INC. P.O. BOX 5 GREEN VILLAGE, NJ 07935 973-593-4865 Fax: 973.860.0725 E-mail: aquaponics@techeducation.net