AquaSprouts Aquaponics Garden, Self-Sustaining Desktop Aquarium Hydroponics Ecosystem Kit, fits Standard 10 Gallon Aquariums
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Features
- The AquaSprouts Garden is a self-sustaining aquarium & aquaponics kit for the home, office or school
- Fish fertilize the plants. Plants clean the water for the fish. Once up & running, aquaponics requires minimal water changes & no filter replacements
- Grow your favorite veggies, herbs and greens anywhere, all-year-round. No need for added fertilizerslet your fish friends provide the nutrients your plants need
- Perfect tool to explore how our natural environment works and great option for those with limited space
- Fits any standard 10-Gallon aquarium (approximately 20" X 10" X 12") from any manufacturer (not included)
Description
It's not magic - it's nature! Aquaponics employs the same principles as the natural world. Imagine having a living ecosystem to grow, learn and discover with-all in your own home. The AquaSprouts Garden transforms your aquarium into a self-sustaining ecosystem using the beauty of aquaponics. The Garden's design is simple, freestanding, and virtually maintenance-free, making indoor gardening and a beautiful aquarium accessible to anyone regardless of experience with fish or plants. Eliminating the need for traditional synthetic nutrients by using principles that recycle wastes in natural ecosystems, making upkeep as simple as feeding your fish. The Garden fits any standard 10-gal aquarium, including existing tanks, making it the perfect way to grow fresh herbs/ornamentals anywhere. We’re focused on helping people of all ages and abilities learn more about the sustainable potential of aquaponics — more specifically, you and your family. Think about it — fish and plants can comfortably coexist in the same ecosystem. As fish mature and produce waste, plants use that waste as their nutrients to grow, while also cleaning the tank’s water. So why not put those fish to good use? AquaSprouts is dedicated to making the exciting world of aquaponics and hydroponics accessible to all. We aim to integrate the innovative principles of aquaponic farming into homes, offices, and classrooms. Aquaponics, which combines fishkeeping with hydroponic gardening, reduces waste and maintenance by recycling fish waste into nutrients for plants, keeping the water clean and clear without extra filters or frequent changes. We want AquaSprouts to be more than just a product; we want to provide a platform for you to explore aquaponics and see how its synthesis of natural science and technology can change the world. Our goal is not to feed you and your neighbors directly, but to feed minds and fuel curiosity. Our products are a miniaturized, living lesson in sustainability in a world where the concept becomes more important every day. Aquaponics sets itself apart from traditional aquariums and water gardens by requiring minimal maintenance, even after it's up and running Grow your favorite herbs & greens all-year-round in any location. Have fresh produce available to you at any time of the year, just feed your fish Fully functional indoor garden and aquarium system that allows you to grow plants and keep fish in an integrated ecosystem Through specialized curricula educators provide students with a unique learning experience that engages curiosity & appreciation for the natural world DO I NEED TO CHANGE THE WATER AS FREQUENTLY AS I WOULD IN A TRADITIONAL AQUARIUM? In aquaponics, you don't have to change the water as often as in a traditional aquarium. However, performing partial water changes (usually 10-20%) on a quarterly basis is recommended. HOW DO YOU ACCESS THE AQUARIUM OR FEED THE FISH? There is a 2-inch gap between the grow-bed and the aquarium to easily accommodate accessories like automatic feeders and heaters. This space also facilitates fish feeding. For full aquarium access, you can slide the Garden forwards or backwards. WHAT CAN I LEARN FROM MY AQUAPONICS GARDEN? The AquaSprouts Garden is perfect for not only growing herbs & keeping a clean aquarium but also teaching chemistry, biology, and ecology. It's a dynamic ecosystem model that engages kids by showing how fish food transforms into plant growth. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED FOR MY GARDEN BESIDES A STANDARD 10 GALLON AQUARIUM? You'll need gravel/decor, fish, fish food and water conditioner or a source of dechlorinated water. A grow light is optional but broadens plant options. Consider a tank heater for cold environments as most fish need warm temperatures. HOW IS THE AQUASPROUTS GARDEN MAINTAINED? The Garden is low-maintenance, needing only regular fish feeding and water top-offs. Pruning promotes healthy growth and prevents overcrowding, helping plants thrive. Regular upkeep of your aquaponic system is necessary for its success and health.
Brand: AquaSprouts
Material: Plastic
Tank Volume: 10 gallons
Special Feature: Lightweight
Product Dimensions: 28"L x 8"W x 35"H
Item Weight: 18 pounds
Shape: Rectangular
Specific Uses For Product: Indoor
Style: Garden
Color: Black
Product Dimensions : 28 x 8 x 17 inches; 18 pounds
Item model number : AquaSprouts Garden
Date First Available : December 30, 2015
Manufacturer : AquaSprouts
Best Sellers Rank: #138,220 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #343 in Aquariums
#343 in Aquariums:
Customer Reviews: 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (436)
Brand Name: AquaSprouts
Included Components: submersible 160 gallon per hour pump, mechanical plug timer, and porous pebbles
Model Number: AquaSprouts Garden
UPC: 040232331213 040232914997
Number of Items: 1
Global Trade Identification Number: 13
Manufacturer: AquaSprouts
Unit Count: 1 Count
Manufacturer Part Number: AquaSprouts Garden
Warranty Description: 5 year limited warranty
Additional Features: Lightweight
Specific Uses For Product: Indoor
Vivarium Type: Aquarium
Pet Type: Fish
Target Species: Fish
Tank Volume: 10 gallons
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 28"L x 8"W x 35"H
Item Weight: 18 pounds
Item Shape: Rectangular
Product Style: Garden
Color: Black
Material Type: Plastic
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So I gave this plenty of time before reviewing. My tank is not yet mature (the cloudy water is due to this), but I think I have figured out how it works. This has been really fun and interesting but also frustrating at times (like any project). Now that everything's ironed out, I love it. So far I've got nerite snails (5), mystery snails (2), assassin snails (2), devil snails (2), dwarf shrimp (10 and counting, they are breeding like crazy), a pom pom crab, a clam, a plecco, a school of neon tetras (6), a betta and breeding platies (4 adult, lots of fry) living happily and feeding some mixed flowers. Here's some pointers I've learned along the way. First of all the kit is NOT all that you need. Someone else said you need another filter and I don't agree at all- it's surprisingly effective to do it the natural way. I was worried it wouldn't be as effective as a normal filter, too, but it's actually the best filtration I've ever used, now I want to build aquaponic beds onto all freshwater tanks/paludaria I set up. My tank is overstocked for a traditional setup but this setup handles the waste fine. What you DO need instead of a mechanical filter, though, is an undergravel filter. Without this, your substrate will become anaerobic and toxic as gunk builds up. You could just vacuum it, but it would be hard with the tiny gap in the back and anotherthing I recommend is planting the tank, and that means you can't vacuum it without messing up your plants. Why plant it then? Because it makes the pump easier to hide, decaying plant matter helps feed your plants up top, your fish like them, they help oxygenate an otherwise stagnant environment, and they help absorb anything not taken care of by the aquaponics. Also, the stuff you use in a planted tank will help your plants up top too- I use and recommend seachem products and nutrients and aquatic arts foods, which are safe and beneficial to plants. Seachem stability will make cycling, super important here, pretty much foolproof. You'll also need an LED for inside the tank and a way to attach it (I used outdoor Velcro tape to mount it under the grow bed), a heater, an airstone and air pump to run the UGF and oxegynate the water between times the pump is running, and a grow light for up top- putting it in front of a sunny window won't do it. The main drawback to this system is how inaccessible the tank is. So there are a couple ways to help this. One is to make it as self sustaining as possible by automating as much as you can and picking the life forms thoughtfully to mirror a real ecosystem, thereby minimizing the amount you need to get into it. I used more invertebrates and herbivores than higher organisms- the top predator of the tank is just the betta who is there to eat the platy fry, and the platies, which are only small omnivores. Because a 10 gallon tank is tiny, I would stick to peaceful fish that don't mind close quarters. Gouramis, rainbow fish and some small cichlids could work, technically, but I feel like they'd be stressed and cramped. I'd recommend tetras, platies, Guppies, danios, goldfish, female bettas or one male betta.... Things like that. Even small aggressive(ish) fish like barbs might not like this environment. Anything that requires a constant current will not like this tank either. You want easy small fish that are basically incapable of hurting each other and in their wild environments live in stagnant or nearly stagnant water. I also planted a grassy covering in the substrate, aquatic moss and plants like swords which are rooted plants that suck up a lot of nutrients, and some stem plants like hornwort that need attention... A pretty diverse choice of plants with all of them doing different things. Up top, I picked ornamental flowers. Why? Because the bed is too small to be truly productive, so if it's just for looks anyway you might as well, but more importantly, flowering plants suck up waaaaaay more nutrients than grasses or herbs. Tomatoes, cucumber, strawberries (or any berry) those would work if you really want it to make food. Anything that puts out a flower and fruit (fruit in the botanical sense) will be a much better filter than anything that doesn't. As far as automation, I bought some smart outlets that I could program with an app so I rarely have to mess with the lights and pump (for fun I put a blue LED in the back that comes on at night), and an automatic feeder because it's kind of a pain to reach around to the tiny gap in the back. Once it's all set up I barely have to mess with it. The other way to deal with the lack of accessibility is to make it easier to take apart. As it is it's pretty much impossible to disconnect the pump and remove the grow bed to get into the tank more than a few inches. So I bought some (clear) tubing from Home Depot with a bigger interior diameter that just slips off, and used a hose clamp to attach it up top and stop it from leaking. Now if I want to get in there, I just loosen the hose clamp and it comes right off. Last thing I'd recommend, definitely go to the manufacturer's website. They sell light bar extenders that aren't on Amazon which you'll probably want once the plants get big, and the forums are great. BUT, I wouldn't recommend anything else they sell as accessories- the grow light sucks, buy a good one (mine is for growing pot), and the under gravel filter is overpriced and off brand. Some complaints that gave me pause before buying this, and why they're wrong/how to fix them: It's cheap flimsy plastic. Or, it's ugly. Yes it is thin plastic. But it's perfectly structurally sound, sturdy, and if you think it's ugly, you should see a real aquaponics setup. Compared to anything you could make yourself, it's very attractive. It's loud. When the pump is on, for 15 minutes every hour, the water level will sink as water from the tank fills the grow bed. When it drains, the splashing is kind of loud. It's made quieter by putting something on the drains-either using aquarium decorations or fitting some tubing to the bottom of the grow bed so that the water is not just splashing down. The filtration isn't strong enough. This is just incorrect. The people who say this must either have grossly overstocked tanks or have not started their plants before adding fish. If you want to cycle your water and establish your plants root systems with fish, you can, but you'll need something to detoxify ammonia and also some live nitrifying bacteria. Like seachem stability and Prime or am guard. If you don't know what you're doing, I would say start with snails and algae tablets while cycling. The snails will produce a minut amount of ammonia to cultivate nitrifying bacteria, and the algae tabs will feed your snails and provide some nutrients to your plants while they get their root systems developed enough to be an effective filter. It's hard to get the height of the grow light right. Go to the manufacturer's website and order the light bar extenders. Start with the light on the kit at the height it comes, and make it taller as needed. Just hang your grow light with the hardware provided or zip ties or anything, and rather than mess with the light itself add or subtract extenders. The plants don't grow. If you've never grown anything hydroponically before it makes sense to expect to put seeds in the ground and have them grow with water. But there are no nutrients in the grow medium itself. Just like any other hydroponic system. So if you're starting your plants before you put fish in, which you should, the plants will germinate but won't survive or thrive for long because the water has no nutrients until the fish are pooping in it. Even if you don't plan on planting your tank, you should use some seachem flourish for really robust plant growth. It's a nutrient mix that is safe for fish. Seachem also makes some separate nitrogen, potassium, iron and phosphate nutrients for specific mineral deficiencies that you might find helpful. Honestly, I don't work for seachem or anything, but I can't recommend their products enough especially for this setup. If you try to buy conventional hydroponics nutrients and look at the ingredients on the back you'll find arsenic, mercury, cyanide, lead, all kinds of nasty stuff for animal life, because many hydroponic nutrients are made from kelp or seaweed, which sequester those toxic materials (that's why they're a great thing to have in your real Marine ecosystem but not such a great thing to grind up whole and disperse through your terrestrial ecosystem). Fish emulsion does not have as much of the same toxins, but obviously it's not a great thing to put in a fish tank. It's ground up dead fish and fish poop. In a fish tank environment it will start producing ammonia spikes very quickly. Overall this thing is a great introduction to aquaponics and I've learned a lot and had a lot of fun with it. It's not fancy but it definitely works, and setting it up has taught me how to build my own larger system. When I do, I'll definitely do things differently (probably build a freshwater refugium on the side to handle the pump, heater, a skimmer, etc. and 2 stagger stacked grow beds for more access) but this is meant to be workable with a non-custom system and it definitely is that. I definitely reccomend it for any biology nerd or experienced aquarist, but if you had no idea what you were doing you could still figure it out, just might lose some fish first. I actually haven't lost so much as a snail or shrimp yet, and that's not easy in a new tank, so as a functional filtration system it definitely works. The fish seem happier in higher concentrations than a normal tank and I used way less chemicals. You never, repeat NEVER, have to do water changes, which almost broke my brain. You don't have to change filters. If you check the water daily like I did you'll be bored with how consistent it is. Dump vinegar in the tank and it will bounce back within an hour. All fishtanks should work like this. As it turns out, nature knows best again. Highly recommend, just do your research and understand that like all fishtanks it's an expensive and time consuming project. Edit 2/1/20 Still works great. Over time I've made some minor changes- I switched to herbs up top, because it turned out that I really didnt *need* as much nutrient-sucking up there as I originally thought, so I gradually switched them out for herbs and that works fine. I've had rosemary, basil, sage, and flat leaf parsley, all have done well and provide all the filtration I need. My crab escaped, presumably up the pump tube, after about 6 months- so maybe the tank isn't quite secure enough for animals like him or african dwarf frogs or certain snails that are known to escape. I've added a cory catfish recently to help clean the sediment. About once a year I have to take all the plants out and wash the grow medium- otherwise the drains and uptake for the pump get clogged with roots and it builds up dead root gunk. I just put it all in a bucket and use a colander to rinse scoops of it until the water runs clear, then return it to the grow bed. After this treatment I use some seachem prime to dechlorinate the water that sticks to it, and some sachem flourish advance (basically a safe-for-fish root stimulant) to help the plants recover as you have to do significant damage to their roots to detach them from the media balls. I call it my annual ball washing (I'm female). It's kind of a pain but I make light of it. So yeah, still loving this thing.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018 by Katy
The idea is good. It is a little pricey but it is the idea i was paying for. the plastics were ok but there should be a way to secure the unit to the tank. a little kid can easily pull it forward. I will mod something later on. I didnt care for the positioning of the pump and the small hose did not give it much room to located it elsewhere. An idea could be make all 3 holes the same and give the user to mount the pump and the drains in any hole config they wish. The water fills and drains every hour for 15 min. This is good for letting the plant roots grow and get oxygen. This did however make my EC float so I hade to lower the drain one extension piece on each side. This made it better so that the tank doesnt drain as much and the sound of the water is not as loud. The vinyl tube is short. I opted for a clear softer tube 1/2 inside diameter from home depot for about 4$. It was cheap and long. I also got some angle barbed connectors for garden drip pipes. It was about 10.99 for 20piece prime. It was brown but it was lowet profile and had a shorter side on one side. Using this along with a dremel, I was able to relocate the pump with ampel clearance from my ornement. Over all this was a fun project with my little girl. So I give it a 4^_^ Also, the pump has a choke on it. I set it to half way. It runs quieter while still performing the necessary functions.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019 by Tim
I agree with the majority of other posters here: 1. Setup is very easy 2. Works great, exactly like it is supposed to 3. This product is very expensive for what you get - you have to purchase your own 10 gallon tank, substrate, heater, and light. 4. This is not for beginners who don’t want to learn and take the time to test water quality, appropriate plant choices, etc. That being said, you definitely should purchase a water quality testing kit that tests the pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels. If you don’t, you will wind up wasting a lot of money with dead fish. Here is what I love the most about this product and why I give it 5 stars despite it being way overpriced: 1. This is not the first aquarium I’ve had and I can tell you that the garden works way better than any other filtration system out there. I’ve had the system set up for over three months and after testing the water consistently for weeks, with the garden fully stocked it has kept all of my water levels completely stable and exactly where they are supposed to be. The tank water stays crystal clear and no additional filtration is needed other than the garden. 2. Although this setup is designed for a 10 gallon tank only, it is adaptable to other tank sizes if you rig it correctly. The pump is powerful enough to where you do not need to buy an extra one. As you can see in my second photo, I upgraded my 10 gallon tank to a 25 gallon, and the powerful pump in this system works just as great! 3. It really is a great conversation piece, everyone that comes over asks about it and is interested in it. 4. I know some people will disagree with my comment here, but idc, we all have an opinion and here is mine: this garden setup makes the tank environment so stable that you never have to change the water (I’ve verified this by extensive and daily water testing). This is the best part because I hate changing water out of a tank, it’s so messy! But it’s even worse to have a dirty tank because it’s mean to the fish. But with this system, *no* water changes are needed. The only time I deal with the tank water is when I add water because some of it evaporates, which is natural of course. And in my case, I upgraded to a 25 gallon tank shortly after purchasing it, so additional water was added then. But that’s it! Fully self-sustaining, or at least so far! Update: I’ve now had this system for 7 months and I still give it 5 stars. In fact, with a little rigging I upgraded the 25 gallon tank to a 75 gallon tank and I swear the little pump built for a 10 gallon keeps the 75 gallon very clean too! I’ve had the 75 gallon setup for three months :)
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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021 by Jonathan
the concept is great, but the price is way to high with there being no "tank" and nothing else noanything... drop the price and add the tank and I would be 1 of the first to buy it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020 by sherrie mcginty
This is definitely a project for an adult but it's not difficult. We already had an established tank that was just a large empty tank with some fake plants and an undergravel filter. I think that helped because we already had a good water-gravel-bacteria-fish balance. Our tank was too big for this so we bought a tank, an undergravel filter, an air pump, a bunch of plants (for the planter above and for inside the tank), Nerite snails, a submersible light, and some Seachem supplements (stress guard, flourish, and stability). I have never liked our fish so have no real fish experience. The whole reason I did this was to have an excuse to get the fish from my house to my office so I don't have to live with it anymore. But it wasn't hard to set up. I set up the tank and rinsed all the dirt off the houseplants and planted them and planted the plants inside the tank and put in the snails over the course of two days (maybe 6 hours total of work). I used gravel and water from the old tank to bring beneficial bacteria along and did add the Seachem supplements as listed and I have a few other of their products in case the plants start getting yellow. Then I had the whole thing circulate for a couple days before moving in the fish. I used the Seachem supplements for a few days. It's been stable ever since. I really think using healthy gravel and water helped because I didn't have to do anything to keep it going. I'm super happy with the whole process! Ordering everything on Amazon was great (even the snails!) I wish they'd come out with a larger version to fit a larger tank. And it would be simple for them to provide a clear tube instead of a black one. But otherwise no complaints at all. Everyone who comes into my office thinks it's really cool. And it's a great learning opportunity for kids!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019 by Customer Review
I love this product and what it stands for. SUSTAINABILITY. The few issues i have with this product. 1) the return drains pour out water and creates such a disturbance in the water it is not suitable for many of the small fishes we can realistically put in here. Bettas, guppies, Corycats, Ottos, Endler's Livebearers, even Angel Fish (these would be too big for this tank after a year or 2 ). they all like calmer water. i suggest the return drains have some kind of diffuser. maybe some L shape return pipe that sits nearer the surface of the water to reduce the turbulence the return water creates. 2) the hose connected to the pump. ugly black color and its too stiff. pick a better color. a dark green perhaps. get a softer hose. We have to move that grow bed to feed, to siphon gravel, etc. with such a stiff hose the pump always gets shifted around. 3) depth of the grow bed. narrow it about an inch. it will allow an aquarium light shine through (and yes, i use a hang on the back filter. you have to have one. allowing only a max of 11 inches to fit an aquarium light which is not bright enough. so i have a 17 inch light stuck onto the back of the grow bed 4) you really need to do water changes/siphon the gravel at least once every other week. my nitrate levels are higher than it should be if i go more than 10 days without it. NOTE: i have 2 panda corycats (to clean the gravel), 1 Otocinclus (to clean the algae...yes algae does grow!), 5 endlers live bearers and 1 dwarf gourami. CONCLUSION - i am nitpicking. these are real issues i deal with. A bit of an annoyance but not a deal breaker. You are buying this because you understand SUSTAINABILITY. My microgreens are growing well. trying spinach now. adding some seaweed extract to supplement the missing nutrients the fish waste will not supply for the veggies that are more demanding.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019 by E.L.
While there's room for improvement, there's few (if any) alternatives for an Aquaponics system of this scale and quality. This is a good product. Let me tell you a few of the things I wanted to know before the purchase. First, here are some things the kit DOES include: the black planter that surrounds the tank, substrate to put in the planter, water pump, hoses, fittings, a timer, and a light bar. Second, you should keep in mind what this kid does not include: a light, a tank, water heater, water testing kit, or any other aquarium stuff. You will also need some form of gear to sprout seeds or cuttings to be planted into the system. While all of the manufactured parts are light and made of relatively inexpensive materials, the kit looks rather nice and professional once setup. The sound of the water running through the system is akin to having a fountain in the room. I suspect some plumbing exntensions could reduce the noise. The light bar is adequate and looks nice enough, but I wish I could extend it about a foot higher to make better use of my light. It's taken some practice, but I currently have a balance of glowfish and shrimp in the tank and some basil, lettuce, and spinach in the grow bed and the tank seems to be staying clean and the plants are staying green. For Makers: One great bonus is that the legs are hollow, leaving room for some IoT hardware if you're looking to add automation or monitoring to your system. I'm planning to mount a camera pointed into the tank so I can live stream my fish around the home network.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017 by Zaskoda
So far I love it, However It could do with some slight upgrades. I think it could use an external pump (as an option) to clean the look up a bit because having to stick the pump to the bottom of the tank and connect the hoses to the underside of the grow bed is a bit fiddly. Also for the price it could do with some sort of LED light bar on the underside of the grow bed. I also believe there should be a grow light that you could also buy that fits the look of the tank and not make it look awkward. The last thing that I found is that there is no way to manage wires unless you do some drilling and run the wires up the inside of the legs of the grow bed. The thing I love about it are that it is really easy to assemble and get working, the directions are fabulous and explain almost everything I needed to know from set up to maintenance as well as the type of plants and fish I should keep in the tank.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017 by Atvsrawsome