AquaBiofilter

Since 2000 Tom has been building aquaponics systems in largescale and small scale aquaculture systems across Australia, Malaysia and China. Aquaponic floating wetlands pictured above was installed over several hectares (over 4 acres) of aquaculture zone in Lake Taihu, China. The aquaculture was being impacted by stormwater and cross contamination with effluent, whilst fish waste led to ammonia build up and exacerbated algal blooms. Canna lily feature an edible rhizome with carbohydrates for animal feed. Experimenting with food crops, wetland species, native sedges have led to in depth knowledge of plant – fish interactions, growth cycles and smart design principles to accelerate plant growth and purify water quickly.