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Sustainable Fish Feed
Insect-based proteins, duckweed, black soldier fly larvae, and algae as alternatives to conventional fishmeal.
Growing on Rope
Rope or twine as a growing medium for plant roots in aquaponic and hydroponic systems.
Cooling Systems
Evaporative cooling, misting, shade cloth, and passive ventilation strategies for hot-climate greenhouses.
Solar Integration
Integrating photovoltaic systems with aquaponic operations for off-grid power, pump energy, and lighting.
Homes of the Future
Botanical homes with integrated aquaponics, living plant walls, and closed-loop systems for food, water, power and waste.
Wind Turbines
Counter-rotating vertical axis wind turbines — two elements spinning in opposite directions, dramatically increasing output.
Water Turbines
Counter-rotating water turbines maximising energy extraction from flowing water.
Digital Water Monitor
Open-source ESP32-based monitor for continuous pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and EC monitoring.
Wastewater Filter
Carbon nanofibre inline filter for capturing microplastics and surfactants at point of discharge.
Disaster Relief Aquaponics
Flat-pack aquaponic system for humanitarian crises — producing fresh greens within two weeks of deployment.
Rapid Deployment Community Farm
Scalable modular community farm for displaced populations — supplying fresh greens to hundreds of people within two weeks, operating on contaminated ground.
Self-Cleaning Fish Tank
High-quality aquarium with integrated plant grow bed that naturally filters water — eliminating frequent water changes and creating a balanced ecosystem.
Universal Grow Bed
Telescopic grow bed that adjusts to fit various fish tank sizes — transform any aquarium into an aquaponic system in minutes.
Clip & Grow System
Modular vertical growing towers with universal clip mounting — configure horizontally, vertically, or as connected walls for maximum flexibility.
Family Home System
Complete modular aquaponic system designed to feed a family of four all their leafy greens and occasionally fresh trout.
Pipes & Plumbing
Food-safe pipe selection, fittings, flow rates, and plumbing design for recirculating aquaponic systems.
Eco-Resin Composites
Bio-based resins for casting with hemp, flax, and natural fibres — an ecological alternative to GRP using plant-derived binders.
Rapid-Deploy Sovereign Homes
Inflatable form bags filled with closed-cell expanding foam — permanent, fully sovereign homes deployable in 72 hours.