3=First Aquaponics System at Vancouver Island University

The first aquaponics system at VIU. This unit was built by Fisheries & Aquaculture Technnology Diploma student, Julie V., based on barrel-ponics designed by Travis W Hughey http://www.fastonline.org/content/vie... Nile tilapia (from Redfish Ranch - are cultured with various edible plants including tomatoes, basil, lettuce, dill, green beans, cucumbers, and broccoli. Super cool!