AQUAPONICS!

Eric with his aquaponics system

Eric gave the group a tour of how the aquaponics system works. Students were able to eat some of the plants growing in the system which included wheatgrass and lettuce.

Sophmore QV Creeker (Eric B) gives an overview of the aquaponics system he built in his basement for his sophmore project. Eric learned about aquaponics while at Allegheny College's Creek Camp (Creek Connections Program) last summer.   The system is basically a 3 tier set-up.  On the lower deck below the level in the picture above, you will find fish living in a tank. Their wastewater is pumped up through the system allowing the plants to take advantage of their waste for growth.  These systems are now being used in 3rd world countries to generate food production.  Eric keeps close watch over the system and tests the water periodically for nitrates, pH level etc...