Stylish aquarium with fish that growsedible and healthy greens - is it possible? It turns out that such a miracle invention already exists and is called an aquafarm. The editors tested this miracle and share their findings with you. This unusual device surprises at first glance. It looks like an aquarium, but it is covered with pots with real green plants. And then thoughts come to mind: “Will the fish suffocate there? How and what do the plants eat? Where does the waste of the aquarium inhabitant disappear to?” Since an aquafarm is a rather original thing and is gaining popularity all over the world, we simply could not sit idly by and decided to introduce you, our dear readers, to this eco-friendly invention closer. Well, and at the same time we got to know each other. During the test, the editors put the aquafarm in their office, and the editor-in-chief liked it so much that now she has this miracle thing at home.
What kind of fruit is this?
If you have been thinking about getting a pet for a long timepet, and you also like to put fresh greens in your salad, then an aquafarm is the invention for you! Moreover, you practically don’t need to put in any effort to create and maintain your own mini-farm. You buy a kit that already includes an aquarium, seeds, pots and fish food. You go to the pet store for your little brother. Following the instructions, install the entire system (which will only take about 20 minutes). Feed your beloved pet and enjoy the resulting option! Don’t worry that the aquarium will get dirty, the fish will feel bad and nothing will come of it. The system is designed in such a way that the aquarium cleans itself with the help of a special pump. Waste serves as food for plants that grow according to the laws of hydroponics. In addition to fresh greenery that pleases the eye, you get fresh oxygen emitted by plants. Oksana Kashenko, editor-in-chief of the roomble.com portal: - I have long dreamed of an aquafarm, but I didn’t know if it was really so convenient to take care of it. Since I am a mother of two small children, it was very important for me not to waste time cleaning the aquarium. And so I was given it as a gift: my children were delighted. It is so designer, so beautiful! If you plant wheat in it, it sprouts in two days, and on the fourth day a beautiful meadow appears on the aquafarm. When the wheat grows a little, you can cut it and add it to salads - very tasty and healthy. I also tried planting parsley, cilantro, basil and lettuce. Basil and lettuce sprout for a long time and then, apparently, they do not have enough sun or nutrients. And parsley grows, although not as vigorously as in the beds. But it smells amazing. Of the features, I would like to note that you should not listen to consultants in pet stores who may advise you to take other fish. My other fish did not survive. And the cockerel feels great. You don’t even have to feed him every day, which is extremely convenient for families with children.
History of creation
The idea of creating such a mini-ecosystem belongs totwo Californian guys, or rather, graduates of a research university known as the University of California at Berkeley. Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez wanted to create an ideal microfarm that would be absolutely harmless to humans and nature, and would also make the world a better place.
To implement their ideas, they collected a wholeteam. Researchers in the fields of hydroponics and aquaculture, biology, engineering and design worked on the aquafarm. As a result, they got a system that is perfect for living spaces (especially those located in large cities, where there is less and less space for nature) and for offices, children's institutions (schools, kindergartens). In Russia, the miracle product was popularized by the company "Back to the Origins", whose specialists are engaged in the search and distribution of unusual and creative things in the CIS countries. They pay special attention to the eco-theme and gadgets that enhance the interaction between man and nature. Mikhail Kobzarev, chief developer of the moysport.ru project: - We had a purely male office, and we wanted to somehow liven it up. Therefore, we really liked the idea of an aquafarm, where both fish swim and plants live, and which also requires almost no care. But in the first three days there was an embarrassment: we did not read the instructions carefully and did not understand that in this bioorganism, everyone gets used to each other for the first few days: the fish to the water, the grass to the fish, and so on, and this can make the water cloudy. And when everyone gets used to each other, the biological process of water filtration kicks in. We left the aquafarm for the weekend, came back on Monday and saw cloudy water. We thought that something had gone bad there. And since the wheat had already sprouted and put down roots in the stones, we threw it out, as well as the stones, because we did not know how to free them from the roots. And then we started reading and found out that we just had to wait. But now we are smart and literate. Although we once again listened to the advice of a consultant from a pet store and bought all sorts of decor for the water. And this decor interfered with the flow of oxygen through the tube. In general, follow the instructions and do not do anything extra! I think that an aquafarm is a great gift for any man. The main thing is that he does not overdo it, like we did. moysport.ru
Grow a vegetable garden, big and small
So now that we are familiar with whatwhat is an aquafarm, it's time for another important question - what plants can be grown this way. There are some nuances here too, for example, it is better to give preference to leafy greens rather than flowers. This is due to the fact that flowers need more nutrients than an aquafarm can provide. Ideal plants for a miniature ecosystem are greens and herbs. Therefore, the basic set includes wheat and basil seeds. But the variety in the mini-garden is not limited to this. You can also grow arugula, parsley, mint or cilantro. Our opinion: - Having analyzed the experience of users and our own, we recommend buying an aquafarm on the official website aquafarms.ru. In addition to the original farm, you can get advice and answers to all questions about its operation there.
Who lives in the aquarium?
Now let's talk about fish.Not all breeds are suitable for an aquafarm. An inhabitant of such an aquarium must be resistant to fluctuations in nitrite and ammonia levels. The inventors of the aquafarm themselves recommend introducing a fighting fish or, as it is also called, a Siamese fighting fish into the tank. Another suitable species is the zebra danio, or danio rerio. They can be placed 2-3 individuals in one aquarium. Since the tank volume is 11 liters, it is worth remembering that many fish will not fit in it. The fighting fish should generally live alone if possible, since it can behave aggressively next to another individual. The ideal calculation, if the fish are calm, is three individuals of 2.5 cm. To maintain the normal life of the fish, the water in your aquarium should be at least 25-27 degrees.
In its place
Place the farm where there is accesselectricity, it will be needed for the pump to work. Plenty of daylight will be needed for plants such as lettuce or basil. It is only necessary to prevent sunlight from falling on the water, as this can cause algae to appear. If access to the sun in your apartment is limited, plant wheat. It does not require abundant lighting.
Stars and aquafarm
What do famous people write about their aquafarms? We looked at the Instagram of TV presenter Irena Ponaroshku and Evelina Bledans' son, Semyon Semin.
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