Aquaponics system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8966816
APP PUB NO 20130047508A1
SERIAL NO

13559590

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The modular aquaponics assembly includes a frame, at least one tray adapted for retaining water and supporting at least one container for retaining a growing medium therein for support plants. A light fixture is disposed within the frame above the at least one tray, and an aquarium for supporting aquatic fauna is positioned near the bottom of the frame. A water circulating system is provided for circulating water from the aquarium through the at least one tray and back to the aquarium. In one embodiment, the frame is adapted to removably sit on top of the aquarium. In another embodiment, an outer skin encloses the frame, aquarium and other components to create an aesthetically pleasing structure that is both decorative and functional.

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THE ECO-LIFE FOUNDATION324 STATE PLACE ESCONDIDO CA 92046

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ready, Michael San Diego, US 3 18
Toone, William Escondid, US 1 18

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