GROUP BEHIND THE PROJECT:

DEO MAGBAL JR. - INNOVATOR

PROF. ORVILLE GARGANTIEL STI PROFESSOR
JESS MANINGDING LOGISTICS EXPERT
FELIMON BANDILLO CONTRACTOR
ERIC ALIGNAY TRICYCLE DRIVER/PRODUCTION
CESAR BARTOLAZO TRICYCLE DRIVER/PRODUCTION
LOUIE BASARAN TECHNICIAN
NELSON BAUTISTA - TECHNICIAN
COACH DR. BONI COMANDANTE (Inventor of Sleeping Fish
for transport)
IPO/PATENT CONSULTANT DR. NIDA AGILLON
(Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Patent Expert)
BUSINESS CONSULTANT MR. OLIVER JUANIR

GROWBED IS FILLED UP WITH

WATER

FILTERED &
OXYGENIZED
WATER IS
DRAINED BACK
FISH-POOH ENRICHED TO THE FISH TANK
WATER IS PUMPED TO
THE GROWBED

Bell Siphon when water reaches the

top of the bell siphon pipe, vacuum is
created and forces the water down
inside the pipe to the float tank and
fish tank.

What is the importance of flooding and

draining the growbed?
Flooding means watering the roots of the
plants with nutrient-rich water from the
fish tank automatically every cycle
(example: every 10 minutes).
Draining means giving time to the roots to
breath air. This process prevents roots from
rotting (automatically every cycle too).

VERMICULTURE - WORMS!!!
Why add WORMS to your growbed? Worms have millions of bacterias in
their tummies. They eat the solid waste of your fish. By doing so, the bacteria
in worms biodegrades whatever they eat into minerals and elements such as:
iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, etc.) and make it more absorbable
by plants. They speed up the conversion of waste to inorganic matters.
Amazingly, they only not live but multiply in the growbed even if your grow
media is gravel or lahar. You can just go ahead and add a handful of worms to
your growbed. The most popular kind is the AFRICAN NIGHT CRAWLER. ANCs
grow fast and eat a lot.
But if you want to raise lots of worms to feed your fish, you need to learn
VERMICULTURE. In the process, you will produce worms to feed your fish,
compost to fertilize your other plants or sell them. Make compost tea to spray
on your plants and add to your AVP water.

Effective

Microorganisms An Earth Saving

Revolution

The concept of "friendly microorganisms" was developed by

Professor Teruo Higa, from the University of the Ryukyus in
Okinawa, Japan. He reported in the 1980s that a combination of
approximately 80 different microorganisms is capable of
positively influencing decomposing organic matter such that it
reverts into a "life promoting" process. Higa invokes a
"dominance principle" to explain the effects of his "Effective
Microorganisms". He claims that three groups of
microorganisms
exist:
"positive
microorganisms"
(regeneration), "negative microorganisms" (decomposition,
degeneration), "opportunist microorganisms". In every medium
(soil, water, air, the human intestine), the ratio of "positive" and
"negative" microorganisms is critical, since the opportunist
microorganisms follow the trend to regeneration or
degeneration. Therefore, Higa believes that it is possible to
positively influence the given media by supplementing with
"positive" microorganisms.

Microorganisms are tiny units of life that are too

small to be seen with the naked eye and they exist
everywhere in nature. Microorganisms are crucial
for maintaining the ecological balance. They carry
out chemical processes that make it possible for all
other organisms including humans to live. There are
friendly guys of the microbial worlds known as
beneficial microorganisms and a not so friendly
group called pathogens that are harmful and capable
of producing disease, decay and pollution.

Deos AquaVermiPonics
Homegrown Indigenous Bacteria (HIB)
(Probiotics for Plants)
It is very simple to prepare:
1. Put 50ml HIB in a 1.5L empy bottle
2. Put 5 tbsp brown sugar or equivalent
molasses
3. Shake and keep in a dark place.
After three days, slowly open the
cap to release air. Put back cap and
keep for another 4 days.
4. Put 25ml of the 1.5L bottle in
another 1.5L. Fill up with nonchlorinated water. Spray underneath
the leaves of plants before sunrise.
5. Spray 1 or 2 times a week

IBC TANK MODEL:

Size/Capacity: Tank size is 1 meter wide
by 1.16 meters long and 1 meter tall. Water
tank capacity is 500 ltrs, growbed is 250 ltrs.
Float tank: 5 gal water container cut length
wise and installed in the water tank directly
under the auto-siphon downspout pipe. Dual
micro switch
Aquarium pump: 2 units 1500 liter per
hour, 25 watts
Auto-siphon: PVC pipe, 3 dia. used
water bottle, 4 dia. PVC pipe as housing

FLOAT TANK: One of the problems in

common Flood and Drain Aquaponics
design is how to efficiently control the
auto-siphon. Too much flow does not
stop the auto-siphon; water in the grow
bed stays down and does not fill up. The
roots of the plants will not touch the
water at all and will die easily. Too little
flow will slowly fill up the water bed but
the time will be too long and the plants
will dry up and eventually die or the
plants will be soaked too long in the water
and die too. The essential flow rate
should be fast enough to fill the grow bed
and fast enough to drain it too.

Deos AVP Twin Bell Siphon System (TM Reg# 042012008231)

Two bell siphon are attached with one single output.
Unlike conventional designs, this system helps each other (bell siphon to
finish off the siphon immediately once fully drained.
The most efficient design ever.

LIMIT SWITCH/ MICRO SWITCH

DUAL 1500LPH PUMPS

MATURING
At least 1 month, better 2 months to give time for nitrifying bacteria and
effective microorganisms (EM) to grow in the rocks and water.
Immediate
Plant chinese kangkong, basil, oregano, etc.
4 tbsp of seaweeds extract
After 2 weeks
Put pangasius, catfish, mudfish
After maturity
Put tilapia, koi, etc.

CLEANING
Clean growbed very 4 months or after harvest of plants.
Clean the pumps and the hoses.
Do not throw away the water!!! Use it to water potted or plants in soil.

DUCKWEEDS
High in Protein
Save as much as 50% of your feeds

SEAWEEDS EXTRACT
Also introduces beneficial bacteria in new systems.
Adds nutrients in new systems.
Already used by Aquaponists in Australia and US.

Worm Beds
Beds can be simple plastic storage containers, wooden boxes, etc. Ideally
it should be between 8 to 12 inches high. The container can be the size of
softdrink case or a little bigger which can be lifted easily by one person.
There should be a cover and kept in a cool place (not directly under the
sun). Worms should be harvested about every month.

Worm Bedding
A good bedding material will hold moisture, not pack down, and should
not contain too much high-protein or organic nitrogen compounds. These
compounds will degrade quickly and release ammonia, which will raise
the pH of the bedding material. Shredded paper, organic material
including plant wastes, bulky animal manure or combinations of these are
suitable. Good cheap beddings available are: rice husks, sawdusts of
natural wood like coco lumber (not treated palochina which has
chemicals).
Bedding should be well fermented before introducing your mother
worms. Usually, it takes around 2 weeks to ferment.
Worms can be harvested about every month. But of course, you can catch
some every day to feed your fish

INSECTICIDE FORMULA
Safe for fish & plants
For every 1.5 liter plastic bottle:
4
tbsp
10
pcs
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Note: Spray on leaves

Tide
Hot Pepper
Kerosene
Cooking Oil

PLANTS THAT GROW

WELL IN
AQUAVERMIPONICS

GREEN TEA
Green tea is used to improve
mental alertness and thinking.
It is also used for weight loss
and to treat stomach disorders,
vomiting, diarrhea, headaches,
bone loss (osteoporosis), and
solid tumor cancers. Green tea
is also used for Crohns disease,
Parkinsons disease, diseases of
the heart and blood vessels,
diabetes, low blood pressure,
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS),
dental cavities (caries), kidney
stones, and skin damage.

For nervous disorders, epilepsy,

senility and premature aging. As a
brain tonic, it is said to aid
intelligence
and
memory.
It
strengthens the adrenal glands and
cleanses the blood to treat skin
impurities. It is said to combat stress
and depression, increase libido and
improve reflexes. It has also been
indicated for chronic venous
insufficiency, minor burns, scars,
scleroderma, skin ulcers, varicose
veins, wound healing, rheumatism,
blood diseases, congestive heart
failure, urinary tract infections,
venereal diseases, hepatitis and high
blood pressure.

SWEET BASIL
Basil is a well-known culinary
herb that's popular in many
Italian dishes. But did you
know that there are many
other uses of this herb,
including its use as a tonic to
aid in digestion? The most
common use of basil is for
cooking, such as in tomato
sauce, pesto, or vinegars. But
it also can be sprinkled over
salads and sliced tomatoes,
either whole or chopped.

Dill leaves are aromatic and

are used to flavor many foods,
such as gravlax (cured salmon),
borscht and other soups, and
pickles.
Dill is used in many traditional
medicines, including medicines
against jaundice, headache,
boils, lack of appetite,
stomach problems, nausea,
liver problems, and much
more. Dill seeds can also be
used to prepare herbal tea. .

Oregano plant contains antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-parasitic compounds and

treatment forheart disease and muscular
degeneration. Oregano is used for the
treatment of flatulence, bloating and other
indigestion problems. It enhances the
secretion of saliva and serves in improving
digestion. It is also effective in overcoming
menstrual
symptoms
and
promoting
menstruation. Some use it asnatural remedy
to treat cold and flu symptoms. Herbal tea
prepared with oregano helps in alleviation of
headache, urinary problems, lung disorders,
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and jaundice.
Gargling with this water can help to prevent
tooth infection and sore throat. Oregano oil
applied directly to the infected tooth helps in
combating toothache. Ground oregano leaves
soothe arthritis pain, insect bites and other
skin problems. It is used to flavor food and
delicacies.

Apple Mint or Yerba Buena is

more popular for its culinary
application because of its minty
flavor. Used in salads and as
flavor for cooking foods. Yerba
buena aroma is also used for
scents and fragrances. It is also
know for its medicinal properties
and is used as herbal medicine
for the treatment of many
ailments
which
has
been
traditionally used since ancient
times. Studies have shown that it
contains pulegone, menthol,
menthene, menthenone and
limonene.

Spearmint is used for digestive disorders

including gas, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea,
upper gastrointestinal tract spasms,
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bile duct
and gallbladder swelling (inflammation),
and gallstones. It is also used for sore
throat, colds, headaches, toothaches,
cramps, cancer and inflammation of
respiratory tract. Some people use it as a
stimulant, germ-killer, local pain-killer, and
anti-spasm medication. Spearmint is
applied directly to the skin for swelling
inside the mouth, arthritis, local muscle and
nerve pain, and skin conditions including
pruritus and urticaria. In foods and
beverages, spearmint is used as a flavoring
agent. In manufacturing, spearmint is used
in health food products, cosmetics, and oral
hygiene products such as mouthwash and
toothpaste.

PEPPERMINT
Peppermint is used for the common cold, cough,
inflammation of the mouth and throat, sinus
infections, and respiratory infections. It is also used
for digestive problems including heartburn, nausea,
vomiting, morning sickness, irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS), cramps of the upper gastrointestinal
(GI) tract and bile ducts, upset stomach, diarrhea,
bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine, and gas.
Some people also use peppermint for menstrual
problems, liver and gallbladder complaints,
preventing spasms during endoscopy procedures,
and as a stimulant. Peppermint oil is applied to the
skin for headache, muscle pain, nerve pain,
toothache, inflammation of the mouth, joint
conditions, itchiness, allergic rash, bacterial and viral
infections, relaxing the colon during barium enemas,
and for repelling mosquitoes. Some people inhale
peppermint oil for treating symptoms of cough and
colds, and as a painkiller. In foods and beverages,
peppermint is a common flavoring agent. In
manufacturing, peppermint oil is used as a fragrance
in soaps and cosmetics, and as a flavoring agent in
pharmaceuticals.

LEMON MINT
Lemon mint infuses your
cooking with a light lemon
taste and scent. Lemon mint
historically treated depression,
colds, flus and digestive
problems, but today many use
lemon mint in cooking. Create
your own recipes using lemon
mint by adding it to dishes
which benefit from this herb's
lemony flavor.

GYNURA PROCUMBENS
Anti-Inflammatory
Antihypertensive (eat 1 to 2
leaves in the morning)
Glucose Lowering
Nutritive / Antioxidative
Properties
Medical Toothpaste
Anti-Ulcerogenic

**Tastes live guava.

TAHEEBO
Taheebo is widely used in
alternative
cancer
therapy
though
without
sufficient
scientific proof. It may be more
useful in antifungal applications.
It is used in South America to
battle cancer and leukemia. It is
useful in aiding the body in
fighting and healing from all
chronic
diseases,
immunodeficiency
diseases,
diarrhea,
and
intestinal
infections.

It is also used for weight

reduction.

LEMON GRASS
The leaves and the oil are used to
make medicine. It is used for treating
digestive tract spasms, stomachache,
high blood pressure, convulsions, pain,
vomiting,
cough,
achy
joints
(rheumatism), fever, the common cold,
and exhaustion. It is also used to kill
germs and as a mild astringent.
Some people apply lemongrass and its
essential oil directly to the skin for
headache, stomach ache, abdominal
pain, and muscle pain. By inhalation,
the essential oil is used as
aromatherapy for muscle pain. In food
and beverages, lemongrass is used as a
flavoring. For example, lemongrass
leaves are commonly used as lemon
flavoring in herbal teas.

Salad Pepperomia, Vietnamese Crab Claw

Herb (Rau Cng Cua) (Peperomia pellucida)
(Pansit-pansitan)
Culinary : A small plant with bright green
heart-shaped shiny succulent leaves used in
salad. The best salad plant ever! The whole
plants foliage (all leaves and branches) is
washed and tossed into salads. Goes well
with any of your favorite salad dressing.
Medicinal : The leaves contain antibacterial
activity
against
Bacillus
subtilis,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
and
Staphylococcus aureus, and antifungal
activity. It can cure fever, headache,
stomach-ache and weak body. In the
Philippines, it is called PANSIT-PANSITAN
and used to cure Gout and Rheumatism.

This shrubby perennial plant has

fan-shaped clusters of long,
narrow leaves that produce a
strong smell when wilted. Fresh
pandan leaves are used to flavor
rice. Herbal restaurants make
pandan together with coconut
tomake great juice. Pandan
leaves also contain compounds
that repel some species of
cockroaches
and
are
a
traditional insect repellent.

TARRAGON
Tarragons
aromatic
blend
enhances the flavors of egg,
chicken and fish dishes, and is
also used as a basis for salad
dressings. When dried, it loses
its aroma and this may be one
reason it is so frequently
preserved in vinegar, which
captures tarragon's essence and
creates a tasty condiment that
can be used in dressings,
mayonnaise and as a zesty
deglazing alternative to wine.

PURSLANE
Used raw in salads or stir-fried with chicken, pork or beef.
Very low in calories (just 16 kcal/100g) and fats; nonetheless,
it is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Purslane has the highest amount of heart-healthy omega-3
fats of any edible plant, according to researchers at the
University of Texas at San Antonio. The scientists also report
that this herb has 10 to 20 times more melatoninan
antioxidant that may inhibit cancer growththan any other
fruit or vegetable tested. Research studies show that
consumption of foods rich in -3 fatty acids may reduce the
risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and help prevent the
development of ADHD, autism, and other developmental
differences in children.
It is an excellent source of Vitamin A, (1320 IU/100 g,
provides 44% of RDA) one of the highest among green leafy
vegetables. Purslane is also a rich source of vitamin C, and
some B-complex vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine
and carotenoids, as well as dietary minerals, such as iron,
magnesium, calcium, potassium, and manganese.

Italian Oregano is an important culinary herb, used

for the flavor of its leaves, which can be more
flavourful when dried than fresh. Oregano's most
prominent modern use is as the staple herb of
Italian-American cuisine. It is most frequently used
with roasted, fried or grilled vegetables, meat and
fish. Unlike most Italian herbs,oregano combines
well with spicy foods, which are popular in southern
Italy. In Turkish cuisine, oregano is mostly used for
flavoring meat, especially for mutton and lamb. In
barbecue and kebab restaurants, it can be usually
found on table, together with paprika, salt and
pepper. Oregano is also used by chefs in the
southern Philippines to eliminate the odor of
carabao or water buffalo when boiling it, while
simultaneously imparting flavor. Oregano is high in
antioxidant activity, due to a high content of
phenolic acids and flavonoids.In test-tube studies, it
also has shown antimicrobial activity against strains
of
the
food-borne
pathogen
Listeria
monocytogenes.

GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

MIXED VEGETABLES & HERBS

LEMON GRASS

GOTUKOLA
ITALIAN
OREGANO
CHINESE
KANGKONG

CAMIA

PLANTS THAT GROW

WELL IN
AQUAVERMIPONICS
(once a day watering)

Once-A-Day Watering System a timer is connected to a small

water pump that waters the growbed at 6:00 am for 15
minutes everyday.

Sage is used for digestive problems,

including loss of appetite, gas
(flatulence), stomach pain (gastritis),
diarrhea, bloating, asthma, cold sores,
gum disease, painful nasal passages and
heartburn. It is also used for reducing
overproduction of perspiration and
saliva; and for depression, memory loss,
and Alzheimer's disease. Women use
sage for painful menstrual periods, to
correct excessive milk flow during
nursing, and to reduce hot flashes during
menopause. Sage leaves are a popular
poultry and meat seasoning. They can be
used both fresh and dried. Sage also
makes a nice tea. In manufacturing, sage
is used as a fragrance component in
soaps and cosmetics.

The leaves, both fresh and dried,

are used to flavor foods while
barbecuing. Rosemary is high in
iron, calcium and vitamin B.
Rosemary has a very old
reputation for improving memory
and has been used as a symbol
for
remembrance
during
weddings, war commemorations.
A modern study lends some
credence to this reputation.
When the smell of rosemary was
pumped into cubicles where
people were working, they
showed
improved
memory,
though with slower recall.

Take a marjoram infusion for

general health. Marjoram is an
antioxidant and has some mild
anti-fungal properties making
it useful in preventing some
infections. Make the infusion
by adding a teaspoon of diced
fresh marjoram or dried
marjoram to a cup of boiling
water.
Add marjoram to
Italian cooking. Similar to
oregano, use marjoram as a
replacement in sauces that
include oregano such as pizza
and spaghetti sauce.

The smell of oil of citronella

repels
blood-feeding
mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. As
a non-toxic substance, many
people prefer using it to using
other chemical repellants.
Some people were able to use
citronella is cooking.

CATNIP
Catnip is

used for trouble sleeping

(insomnia); anxiety; migraine and
other headaches; cold and other upper
respiratory infections; flu; swine flu;
fever;
hives;
worms;
and
gastrointestinal (GI) upset, including
indigestion, colic, cramping, and gas
(flatulence). It is also used as a tonic,
for increasing urination, and for
starting menstrual periods in girls with
delayed onset of menstruation. Some
people apply catnip directly to the skin
for arthritis, hemorrhoids, and as a
compress to relieve swelling. Some
people also smoke catnip medicinally
for
respiratory
conditions
and
recreationally for a high. In
manufacturing, catnip is used as a
pesticide and insecticide.

THYME
The flowers, leaves, and oil are used as
medicine for bronchitis, whooping
cough, sore throat, colic, arthritis,
upset stomach, stomach pain, diarrhea,
bedwetting in children, intestinal gas,
parasitic worm infections, and skin
disorders. disinfect the urine, and as an
appetite
stimulant,
hoarseness
(laryngitis), swollen tonsils, sore
mouth, bad breath, baldness and bad
breath. It is used frequently in
Mediterranean, Italian and Provenal
French cuisines. It pairs well with lamb,
poultry and tomatoes, and is often
used in soups, stews, stocks and
sauces.

LAVANDER

Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia,

nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a
variety of digestive complaints including meteorism
(abdominal swelling from gas in the intestinal or
peritoneal cavity), loss of appetite, vomiting,
nausea, intestinal gas (flatulence), and upset
stomach. Some people use lavender for painful
conditions
including
migraine
headaches,
toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint
pain. It is also used for acne and cancer, and to
promote menstruation. Lavender is applied to the
skin for hair loss (alopecia areata) and pain, and to
repel mosquitoes and other insects. Some people
add lavender to bathwater to treat circulation
disorders and improve mental well being. By
inhalation, lavender is used as aromatherapy for
insomnia, pain, and agitation related to dementia. In
foods and beverages, lavender is used as a flavor
component. In manufacturing, lavender is used in
pharmaceutical products and as a fragrance
ingredient in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, potpourri,
and decorations.

MULBERRY
The most obvious use of the
mulberry tree is for its fruit.
The berries are loved by deer,
birds and small animals as well
as by people. They can be
eaten fresh or stored in a
number of ways, from canning
to freezing and dehydrating.
Mulberries are used to make
jams, jellies and wines.

PORTABLE PLANT BOOSTER SYSTEM

4 PIPES IN GROW BED, PLANTS IN Black Plastic Bags or
Scrap 1.5L Plastic Bottles

st
1

Day

st
1

Week

nd
2

Week

1st Day

1st Week

2nd Week

1st DAY

12TH DAY

NEW PROJECT in Process:

SALTWATER SYSTEM
(started May 18, 2013)
FISH - seabass or apahap,
maliputo, samaral, saltwater
tilapia, etc.
SHELLFISH Oysters, mussels,
clams
PLANTS -Seaweeds

Other good aquatic animals to raise:

If koi, selling price per piece is P150 x 100 = P15,000. Koi hobbyists/businessmen will have the opportunity to raise more kois in their small
backyards.

***Indigenous fish, shrimps and crabs getting rare***

In line with the United Nations Millenium Goal No. 7, Target 7B: Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the
rate of loss. Proportion of species threatened with extinction a good list of indigenous aquatic food to raise:
Local Name
English Name
Scientific Name
Biya
Flathead Goby
Glossogobius giurus
Ayungin
Silver Perch
Leiopotherapon plumbeus
Pauto(Dalag Pequeno)
Snakehead Fish
Channa striata
Yap-yap
Paste Shrimp
Acetes sp.
Ulang
Giant Freshwater Prawn
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Talangka
Asian Shore Crab
Hemigrapsus sanguineus

If pangasius, it can only be sellable after 1 year when they are already around 30.48 cms or 1 foot and 500 gms in weight. Market price is P150
per kilo x 95 pcs na 500gms = P7,125.

Other good plants to grow:

Pechay (same yield as lettuce but cheaper market price at P5 per piece) It is not very profitable but still great to grow
and feed the family.
Herbs like Gotukola, Green Tea, Culantro, Sweet Basil, Lemon Grass and Mint are the fastest growing in the AVP
system. Selling price is P50 per plant but the market is not that big. However, herbs can be sold in large supermarkets
and organic stores.
The market price of AVP-grown vegetables can be 200% higher than ordinary because they can be marked as Organic.
AVP does not use chemical fertilizers.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE FOLLOWING:

IBC TANK MODEL (1 growbed)
IBC TANK MODEL (3 growbeds)
BLUE TANK MODEL

IBC TANK MODEL -1 GROWBED P15,000

(2 water pumps, dual siphon, dual microswitch, lahar gravel, 100 fingerlings, 12 starting plants)

IBC TANK MODEL PLANT BOOSTER

-1 GROWBED P20,000
(2 water pumps, dual siphon, dual microswitch, lahar gravel, 100 fingerlings, 42 pipes & plants)

IBC TANK MODEL PLANT BOOSTER

-3 GROWBEDS- P30,000
(2 water pumps, dual siphon, dual microswitch, lahar gravel, 100 fingerlings, 126 pipes & plants)

DRUM MODEL PLANT BOOSTER

-2 GROWBEDS- P8,000
(1 water pump, two siphon, dual microswitch, lahar gravel, 30 fingerlings, 30 pipes & plants)

20gl Aquarium MODEL PLANT BOOSTER

-1 GROWBED- P5,000
(1 water pump, 1 siphon, dual microswitch, lahar gravel, 10 fingerlings, 7 pipes & plants)


One of the top 10 Winners of BiD-PBSP Challenge May 2012

Shell Green Enterprise Award 2012

Speaker and Exhibitor in the 25th anniversary of DA-BAR last Aug 9-12,
2012

Exhibitor in the UP Los Banos Dept of Human Ecology las Sept 15, 2012

(last hour Speaker on AquaVermiPonics)

Project with Pasay City Government

Project with BFAR Dagupan

Project with a Cebu Foundation (3 IBC tank system)

Ongoing nego to partner with NESTLE Social Development Project.
Presented Deos AVP last Nov 27, 2013 during their National Meeting (5
Factory Managers and Officers) for possible community projects.

Speaker at the Pilipinas Shell Foundation in Pililia Rizal last March 22, 2013

Speaker at Toyota Philippines, Inc. in their monthly Environment meeting
last June 14, 2013

Featured in the July 2013 issue of ENTERPRENEUR MAGAZINE published by
SUMMIT MEDIA

Speaker at the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) on July
18, 2013

FOR SALE

Duckweeds at P100 per cup

Herbs at P35 each or 3 for P100

Indigenous Home-made Bacteria at P50 per
200ml bottle

Hito Fingerlings at P5 each

Black Tilapia (depends on size)

Red Tilapia (depends on size)

Pangasius or CreamDory (depends on size)

Next Free Seminar on August 3, 2013 from 10am to 12nn

By that time, we will be able to sell the following:
a) Organic Garden Soil w/ vermicompost
b) Floating Pellets and Sinking Fry Pellets
c) More Duckweeds
d) Seedlings
e) Herbs (basil, mint, tarragon, tanglad, gotukola, culantro, citronella, pandan, etc.)
f) African Night Crawler Worms
g) Fingerlings and juvenile fish
a) Nile Tilapia
b) Red Tilapia (Kingfish)
c) Silver/Black Pangasius
d) African Hito /Local Hito

Hydroponics versus Aquaponics

(excerpt from: Backyard Aauaponics Magazine Issue 1 Summer 2007)
Dr. Nick Savidov is a Canadian researcher that has been researching inorganic
hydroponics for 20 years. After hearing about aquaponics he decided to put it to the
test against normal inorganic hydroponics. In the first 6 months of production the
inorganic hydroponic growth was found to exceed aquaponic growth, this is
because an aquaponic system takes time to mature and build up the complex
ecosystem of bacteria and micro flora and fauna in the system. Further trials found
that after 12 months the aquaponic system growth rates began to outstrip the
growth of the inorganic hydroponics by almost double with many plant species.
After 2 years the aquaponic system was found to have matured even more, and had
reached its optimum production level, with some plant species outgrowing the
inorganic plants, at over double the growth rate. Unsure as to why this was
happening, and because he had been a skeptic of aquaponics with a firm grounding
of 20 years in inorganic hydroponics, he decided to really put things to the test. He
examined the aquaponic water for all of the macro and micro nutrients, and then
reproduced an inorganic hydroponic solution that had the exact same levels of
macro and micro nutrients as the aquaponics. Yet still aquaponic plant growth far
exceeded inorganic hydroponic growth.

Not only has the aquaponic plant growth been found to exceed inorganic plant growth,
fish in an aquaponic system suffer less from diseases than those in a sterile aquaculture
system. Many recirculating aquaculture systems sterilize the water to remove
pathogens from the system. In an aquaponic system you cant sterilize the water
because you need the microbial activity to perform its job in the complex ecosystem.
For many conventional producers this may seem like a recipe for disaster, however,
studies have been finding that the fish become more resistant to disease in an
aquaponic system. These unknown growth factors in plants, and disease resistance in
fish in an aquaponic system, are only fairly newly discovered things in scientific circles,
and as yet the answers still havent been found as to exactly why its happening. More
research is going to be carried out into aquaponics and the unknown factors in the
coming years. The only downfall of aquaponics is that it still relies on power to pump
the water, and commercial feed pellets for the fish. Power consumption in an
aquaponic system is reasonable, with large flood and drain system consuming less than
150W continuously. Smaller systems consume even less power and its quite feasible to
run a system on solar power.