Benefits of Nelson and Pade, Inc. Aquaponic Systems

Design

  • Aquaponics Systems
    Uses the raft design, which is the most efficient and highest producing method, based on nearly 30 years of research.
  • Extra water volume in raft system makes operation easier and increases chance of success.
  • We use the highest quality components, long-lasting pumps and food-grade materials.
  • Our systems are made in the USA with 95% US-made materials.
  • All components are sized to work together, efficiently to provide proper water flow, water quality and the highest production per square foot.
  • Our tank stands are hand-crafted cedar.
  • Systems include all of the components you need: fish tanks, filter tanks, tank drains, raft tanks, complete aeration systems (blower, air lines, air stones), water pump and all plumbing parts.
  • Holes are pre-drilled in tanks.
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  • We use specialty seals for going through tank walls.

Support

  • Thorough assembly and operation manuals are included.
  • Systems include tech support.
  • Dr. Rakocy form the University of the Virgin Islands is on our Board of Advisors and has direct input in our system design.
  • Training workshops are available.

Who is using Nelson and Pade, Inc systems

  • Our systems are operating in climates ranging from the tropics (Caribbean, Malaysia) to Cold (Wisconsin, Austria).
  • Currently have clients operating our systems for every application: home food production, schools, research, farm-market, large commercial and social.
  • System sizes range from hobby and home food production to commercial.

Nelson and Pade, Inc has the total package

  • Information: books, videos, Aquaponics Journal, back issues, back issue collections.
  • Training: Workshops, tours, hands-on training
  • Growing Supplies: Monitoring, meters, test kits, packaging supplies, growing supplies
  • Complete Systems, pre-designed
  • Consulting for large-scale projects

Production

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  • We have 8,000 sq ft of shop and warehouse space. Our Aquaponic Technicians are experienced and are building systems every day.

Why Aquaponics?

  • In aquaponics, the nutrient rich water from aquaculture provides natural fertilizer for the plants.
  • Aquaponics uses a very small amount of water per plant because no water is wasted or used by weeds.
  • Aquaponics is a natural, organic method of soilless plant production.
  • There are no harmful herbicides or pesticides used in aquaponics
  • Fish do not carry the same pathogens, such as E-coli and salmonella, which warm-blooded animals do.
  • When you eliminate the soil, you eliminate soil-borne disease.
  • Fish stocking and plant spacing are very dense in aquaponics, maximizing space and increasing production.