What is Aquaponics 3000?
It's a system created by Mr. Ramos in the engineering department at SBRHS whereby plants, vegetables and herbs are grown indoors without the use of soil. Instead, it relies on sunlight, water (hydro) and a growing medium, which in this case is in the form of saw dust, better known as "dust of success" (a term coined by Mr. Ramos). Sawdust provides the structure and support that the seeds need while providing a blanket of moisture and protection. The newest addition to the system is a family of goldfish (RIP Joe, Jr. :( ) that add wonderful bionutrients ("Poop is Powerful!")
The system automatically waters the seedlings every hour a day for 60 seconds on an every other day schedule. It's situated facing southern exposure so as to get the most amount of natural daylight it can, controlled by the use of vertical blinds.
Our Food & Nutrition per 2 class is attempting to grow herbs in the system.
Almost complete growth is reached within 40-90 days.
We'll be simultaneously trying to grow those same herbs in our indoor herb garden, crafted by two former students: Brian Baros and JR Reed.
We'll keep you up to date on any progress! Wish us luck!
It's a system created by Mr. Ramos in the engineering department at SBRHS whereby plants, vegetables and herbs are grown indoors without the use of soil. Instead, it relies on sunlight, water (hydro) and a growing medium, which in this case is in the form of saw dust, better known as "dust of success" (a term coined by Mr. Ramos). Sawdust provides the structure and support that the seeds need while providing a blanket of moisture and protection. The newest addition to the system is a family of goldfish (RIP Joe, Jr. :( ) that add wonderful bionutrients ("Poop is Powerful!")
The system automatically waters the seedlings every hour a day for 60 seconds on an every other day schedule. It's situated facing southern exposure so as to get the most amount of natural daylight it can, controlled by the use of vertical blinds.
Our Food & Nutrition per 2 class is attempting to grow herbs in the system.
Almost complete growth is reached within 40-90 days.
We'll be simultaneously trying to grow those same herbs in our indoor herb garden, crafted by two former students: Brian Baros and JR Reed.
We'll keep you up to date on any progress! Wish us luck!