the mini fish farm tm #1 in the classroom and for teaching the beauty of the mini fish farmtm is its simplicity it is simple to set up simple to maintain and simple for a novice to successfully bring 50 pounds of fish to market size exceptional quality made entirely of professional quality aquaculture-duty components the mini fish farmtm is not a toy with minor maintenance all components have a life expectancy exceeding fifteen years all electrical components are ul-approved and power consumption is a mere 30 watts that s under $2 per month safe and easy to maintain maintenance takes less than ten minutes per day and only two 5-gallon pails of water need to be emptied and replaced the entire system fits in a 6 x 8 area and can fit through a 36 door extremely safe there is no electricity in the water and the system is virtually leakproof the 5 4 diameter x 35 high polyethylene tank is shown here with an optional viewing window fw22 213/4 x 243/4 a smaller window ff50w 93/4 x 213
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fish farm tm automated simple reliable low maintenance this fish farmtm can automatically remove fish waste every few hours day and night maintaining excellent water quality you don t have any fish waste to handle or waste water to haul in the basic system ff50ma the filter is washed by opening a valve for 20 seconds the pulse auto control panel ff50acp can be added at any time to automate filter cleaning and fish feeding and is recommended for heavy fish and feed loading the basic system supports up to 50 lbs of fed fish order the bioreactor sl94 air pump included add an sl56 if ordering as a retrofit to support up to 125 lbs of fish the precision autofeeder ff50af coupled with the auto control panel make a complete self-sustaining life support system five days at heavy feeding a single energy-efficient ultra-quiet air pump recirculates the water delivers air to the diffuser and cleans the filter the innovative pulse bioclarifier gently settles out fish waste captures suspended parti
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hydroponic nft gully system nutrient film hydroponic kits from american hydroponic are complete user-friendly growing systems this simple design is the preferred method of growing commercial lettuce down under australia and new zealand the 4 x 6 gullies are made from fda-approved 100 percent recycled polyethylene each kit includes galvanized steel table predrilled growing gullies root cubes 30-gallon reservoir with lid feed and drain plumbing manifolds submersible pump with magnetic drive 2-month supply of nutrients ph test kit 45 planters and complete instructions all you need are seeds and water great for growing lettuce and herbs ships oversize motor freight actual weight 58 lbs g1111 aeroponics system i this growing unit is space-saving and low maintenance capable of sustaining up to 16 plants at one time in its small 30 x 30 footprint the upright aeroponic design reduces disease problems by ensuring adequate aeration of the root systems place it in a greenhouse near a sunny
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rockwool growing substrate tm earth juice ® ccof-certified for organic crops earth juice ® is a formulation of 100 percent organic ingredients in a convenient liquid concentrate it fulfills the concerned gardener s need for a safe alternative to inorganic fertilizers highly concentrated dosage is only one tsp per gallon one gallon makes 512 gallons of fertilizer 16 pints per case 12 quarts per case 4 gallons per case earth juice ® grow 2-1-1 this is a liquid organic fertilizer especially good for vigorous vegetative growth it may be used in all stages of plant development from seedling to maturity derived from oat bran sea kelp bat guano steamed bone meal natural potash blood meal and feather meal earth juice ® bloom 0-3-1 bloom is a liquid organic fertilizer that promotes the development of an abundance of flowers fruits and vegetables excellent for any plant that prefers a phosphorous diet great for cactus earth juice ® catalyst 03 01 1 catalyst offers an array of naturally occurri
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ecosense ® do200 by ysi ® pressure and salinity compensated the ecosense ® do200 is an economical version of the quality and results expected from ysi ® the rugged housing is ip65 splash resistant and the large lcd simultaneously displays ppm or percent saturation and temperature °c only easy-to-replace screw-on cap membranes have a fast response time and are low-stirring dependent nine-volt battery life is typically 450 hours indicator warns when battery level is low detachable probe and cable assembly sold separately below one-year warranty on meter six-month warranty on probe ydo200 y2004 y20010 y5908 y200-bod meter only 4-meter cable w/probe only 10-meter cable w/probe only repl membranes w/kcl 6/pk bod probe environmental 12 see page 23 for the most versatile and reliable water quality monitor available ydo200 range resolution accuracy o2 sat temp 0 to 20 mg/l 0 to 200 -6 to 46°c .1 mg/l .1 .1°c ± .2 ± .2 ± .3°c y2004 d.o meter ysi ® 550a waterproof to 1 meter even with the batte
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vital sine tm binocular scope excellent for koi hobbyists rechargeable led light this binocular scope is designed to provide maximum image quality at an excellent price it uses an internal led light that is bright and battery-powered rechargeable nimh batteries included which eliminates the hassles of a power cord fully rotatable 360° binocular head is inclined at 45° and has a pair of wide-field 10x eyepieces din achromatic 4x 10x 40x and 100x oil objectives rack and pinion adjustment makes focusing easy abbe condenser has a na of 1.25 with iris diaphragm filter holder and blue filter includes transformer for recharging five-year warranty m77 · · lab equipment 14 vital sine tm monocular scope this microscope uses an internal led light that is bright and battery-powered rechargeable nimh batteries included eliminating the hassles of a power cord it features a triple objective turret with achromatic objectives with glass lenses giving an excellent clear image at a low price it has a 1
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beta-meal a natural source of antioxidants and color enhancement for fish and shrimp this algae meal is a spray-dried powder derived from the marine microalgae dunalliella salina it contains a very high level of beta carotene and works extremely well as a color enhancer for shrimp koi tropical fish and others mainly used as a feed additive it can also be used as a standalone diet for larval fish shrimp and filter feeding organisms each gram of beta-meal contains not less than 20 mg of beta carotene it has a typical bulk density of .6 g/cc and more than 90 percent passes through #40 mesh typical analysis beta carotene 2 percent crude protein 10 percent crude fat 9 percent carbohydrate 9 percent moisture 5 percent sold in 1-lb 454 grams container larger quantities available bm16 dry brine shrimp feed developed using 20 years of artemia culture experience this dry brine shrimp feed is excellent for raising artemia salina from nauplii to adults formulated in a dry powdered form it is much
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belt feeders now standard with stainless steel clocks · weather-resistant cover · thick belts · clear clock cover w/gasket these popular belt feeders are perfect for aquaculture they slowly dispense almost any dry medication chemical or feed over a 12 or 24-hour period if shorter length or intermittent feeding is desired the conveyor belt can be pulled back halfway or food can be spaced on the belt these feeders will reduce labor costs and improve growth rates no electric power is required housed in a weatherproof case and powered by a spring-wound clock mechanism the baby belt feeder holds 5 pounds of feed and the belt feeder holds 10 pounds these bfs versions features corrosion-resistant clocks all clocks are extremely durable and are made in germany the stainless steel replacement spring fits all models shown here setting the feeders is as easy as lifting the lid pulling back the belt and loading the feed repair parts are available and repairs can be made easily on site feeders have
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aquaculture cd-rom this interactive cd-rom is perfect for students and beginners who want to learn more about aquaculture and the fish farming industry complete with video narration pictures graphics and interactive self-tests a wide range of topics are covered including pond culture recirculating systems fish biology feeding nutrition growth water quality filtration purification disease weed identification and control daily maintenance of a fish farm testing and monitoring identification of species commonly raised in aquaculture is also presented through photographs and video minimum requirements 486 ibm ®-compatible pc cd-rom windows ® 3.1 or later and 4 mb ram weight .3 lb cd9 aquaculture interactive cd this digital aquaculture textbook is ideal for fish and shellfish producers and educators it is a must-have resource that contains comprehensive information on the history of aquaculture water quality aeration/filtration/disinfection culture systems nutrition aquatic health and envir
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tech talk 22 tech talk 47 water quality guide these are healthy growing tolerances not limits for fatalities use this chart for guidelines only tolerance levels can vary greatly depending on a variety of factors some species are also sensitive to nitrite above 40 ppm fish will excrete about 14 grams of ammonia for each pound of food eaten 35 percent protein test kits read total ammonia this guide gives un-ionized ammonia levels see chart for conversion percentage of un-ionized ammonia at different ph values and temperature ph 16°c/61°f 20°c/68°f 24°c/75°f 28°c/82°f 32°c/90°f 7.0 7.4 7.8 8.2 8.6 9.0 1 1 2 5 11 23 1 1 2 6 14 28 1 1 3 8 17 34 1 2 4 10 22 41 1 2 6 13 28 49 equation ppm un-ionized ammonia ppm total ammonia measured x un-ionized ammonia from above these figures are percentages so remember to move the decimal point two spaces to the left for the equation temp d.o mg/l ph units alkalinity mg/l co2 mg/l un-ionized ammonia mg/l nitrite mg/l hardness mg/l chloride mg/l sali
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diaphragm air pumps by whitewater tm outdoor rated these sturdy reliable very quiet air pumps will provide a long service life built for outdoor use whitewater tm pumps deliver from .8 to 7.5 cfm 23 to 212 lpm of oil-free air with a maximum pressure of 4 psi each has a 3/4 barb outlet and grounded power cord 5 ft ul-listed 120v 50/60 hz two-year warranty watts 2 psi ship wt whitewater tm pump performance data .72 1.3 2.5 4.2 6.3 7.1 1.44 1.2 2.2 3.7 5.7 6.5 psi 2.16 1.0 1.9 3.4 5.1 5.9 2.88 .9 1.7 2.8 4.7 5.4 3.6 n/a 1.4 n/a 4.3 4.8 tl40 tl66 tl120 tl160 cfm cfm cfm cfm cfm tl40 tl66 tl120 tl160 tl180 35 50 90 125 150 15 lbs 17 lbs 20 lbs 20 lbs 21 lbs tl120 tl180 tl160 tl66 4.0 pressure psi 3.0 tl40 tl1 tl1 tl66 tl1 tl40 60 80 2.0 1.0 cfm 1 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 if you want to purchase from just one source give aquatic eco-systems a call at 877-347-4788 or visit aquaticeco.com our experience and selection will help you get exactly what you need and we provide free technical assistance d
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