Aquaponics Executive DIY Kit, 1000 L Fish Tank, 500 L Sump, 3 Grow Beds

Description

Overview

This executive aquaponics DIY kit is a full multi-bed system: a 1000 L fish tank, a 500 L sump and three 300 L grow beds, all made from reconditioned food-grade IBCs. A centrifugal pressure pump lifts water to the grow beds, and the siphons drain them on a timed cycle.

It is the step up from the basic aquaponics DIY kit for growers who want more plants, steadier water and room to expand. The sump keeps pump levels stable, and the three beds let you stagger plantings. A spare aquaponics submersible pump is worth keeping on the shelf. See all aquaponics kits for the rest of the range.

Key features

• 1000 L fish tank and 500 L sump tank
• Three 300 L grow beds, each with a draining siphon
• Centrifugal pressure water pump with piping and fittings
• Timer for the water pump
• Air pump with piping and air stones
• Grow bed water level system with piping and fittings
• Optional extras: fish solids filter, extra grow beds or fish tanks, new food-grade IBC upgrade

Where it works

This size suits serious home growers, schools with an agriculture programme, training centres and small commercial plots. Farms in Limpopo and the Free State use multi-bed systems to grow leafy greens and herbs for local restaurants and shops, and growers near Cape Town and the Winelands like a closed loop that saves water in dry summers. Community projects in KZN and Mpumalanga use the extra bed capacity to feed more families from one site.

Plan for a level, strong base, shade over the tanks, mains power and a backup for the air pump during load-shedding. Check provincial permit rules before stocking fish.

What’s in the box

• 1000 L fish tank
• 500 L sump tank
• Three 300 L grow beds
• Three draining siphons
• Centrifugal pressure water pump, piping and fittings
• Pump timer
• Air pump, piping and air stones
• Grow bed water level system, piping and fittings

Delivery and warranty

Kamano delivers with its own trucks from Polokwane to all nine provinces in 1 to 3 days. Delivery is free on orders of R20,000 or more (VAT incl.). Below that, the fee follows total order weight: this item ships at 158 kg, so delivery is quoted for your site. Ask us for the warranty terms on this model.