The Flourish Fish Farm 600

The Flourish Fish Farm 600 is a 600 gallon recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) designed by The Aquaponic Source as a turn-key fish farm for small scale aquaculture. The system can also combine with the optional plant sump and mineralization tank for use in aquaponics. This is an extremely flexible system which allows you to operate the RAS as a coupled aquaponic system with your plants, or as a standalone decoupled aquaculture system.

The Flourish Fish Farm 600 Recirculating Aquaculture System

Production Estimates

• Raise various fish species: Tilapia, Koi, Catfish, Trout, Hybrid Striped Bass, Bluegill, Perch, and more
• Harvest capacity of 285-370 lbs of live fish per year
  • (Assumes Tilapia in a two tank stocking rotation with a maximum adult stocking density of adult tank of 0.5-0.65 lbs per gallon. Actual production can vary depending on species, water quality, temperature, and system management.)
• The optional plant sump and mineralization tank (shown below) can grow over 1,680 plants such as head lettuces, leafy greens or herbs in deep water culture (approx. 480 sq ft at 3.5 plants per sq ft).

Features

• Includes an Endurance 4000 state of the art auto-backwashing bead filtration system, automating the filtration process and minimizing labor time.
• Includes two 300 gallon fish tanks with optional viewing windows
• Heavy-duty submersible water pump
• All internal plumbing components included. External stick PVC pipe not included and customer must source locally. See below for details.
• Quiet and efficient air system
• Digital water quality monitoring system
• Activated carbon water filter and autofill valve optional – water levels self-regulate
• Includes Assembly and Operations Manual

Optional Plant Sump and Mineralization Tank Add-On

• Independent Plant sump with pump
• Aerobic mineralization tank system for waste digestion, creates a zero-waste system!
• Can operate as a fully coupled or decoupled system
• “Plug-and-play” with any existing media, NFT or DWC plant system. Supply and return lines are ready to connect
• Connects easily with any Growasis Modular DWC System
• Independent Fish and Plant sumps allow for safe dosing and water quality adjustments for each system

FFF 600 with optional Plant Sump and Aerobic Mineralization Tank

How it Works

• First, when the 600 gallon recirculating aquaculture system is decoupled from the plants, water will flow from the fish tanks to the fish sump
• Then, clean water returns to the fish through an Endurance Bead Filter. Above all, the Endurance Bead filter is both a mechanical filter and biological filter!
• When coupled to your plant system, fish system water flows through the hydroponic plant system, providing nutrients.
• In order to couple the system, a water pump moves water between the plant sump and your plant system
• Coupled with the plant system, fish solids removed from the filter can be naturally mineralized and converted to plant nutrients in the Aerobic Digester tank
• The Aerobic Digester is connected to the plant sump. Simply open the valve to give your plants a nutrient boost. Nothing gets wasted!
• Lastly, the system is designed to never discard any water. For instance, all water is recaptured from the fish solids and introduced into your hydroponic system, or used as nutrients for outdoor crops.

Dimensions

Fish tank heights are 33″ above the floor. All components will fit through standard doorways.

What’s Not Included

The Flourish Fish Farm 600 includes all internal plumbing components and premade assemblies. However, due to shipping constraints, we can not ship the external PVC stick pipe required to connect the system together. Stick PVC is required and must be purchased and picked up separately. Below are the sizes and recommended quantities.

Drain Line: (3) x 2 in. x 10 ft. White Schedule 40 PVC Pipe

Main Water Feed: (2) x 1-1/2 in. x 10 ft. White Schedule 40 PVC Pipe

Water Feed To Fish Tanks: (1) x 1 in. x 10 ft. White Schedule 40 PVC Pipe

Air pumps must be permanently positioned on a shelf that is elevated above the height of water in the system. This is to prevent a backflow in the event of a power outage. Shelving not included.