ECOLIFE ECO-Cycle Aquaponics 101 Instruction Manual

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ECO-CYCLE

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Page 1 ECO-CYCLE AQUAPONICS KIT INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS AQUAPONICS 101 WHAT’S INCLUDED GETTING STARTED ASSEMBLING YOUR KIT PLANTING YOUR SEEDS CARING FOR YOUR ECO-CYCLE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
Page 3: Aquaponics 101
12”x24” ﬁsh tank into an organic garden that will produce fresh vegetables and herbs all year long. We hope you enjoy your ECO-Cycle® and become inspired to learn more about the work of ECOLIFE Conservation at www.ecolifeconservation.org. AQUAPONICS 101 Aquaponics is a sustainable method of food production combining aquaculture (raising aquatic animals) and hydroponics (cultivating plants in nutrient-rich water).
Page 4: What's Included
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Your new kit includes everything you need to convert a 12”x24” aquarium into a blooming indoor garden. Grow Tray Grow Tray Door Net Pot Holder T-Bars Filter Cover ½” Drain Fitting Water Pump LED Grow Light LED Tank Light Grow Light Net Pots 12”...
Page 5: Getting Started
Grow Light Display 2 Pre-Filter Sponges Bio-Filter Brick Power Supply Clay Pebbles Assembly Screws GETTING STARTED Before getting started, have the following ready: • 12” x 24” tank • 2 - 3 ﬁsh • Powdered Vitamin C • Fish food •...
Page 6 WHAT CAN I GROW? Leafy greens and herbs grow best because they thrive in the nitrogen rich fertilizer produced by ﬁsh waste. Customers have experienced great results with lettuce, basil, chard, kale, arugula, mint, cabbage, and a wide variety of leafy greens and herbs.
Page 7: Assembling Your Kit
ASSEMBLING YOUR KIT: ADD DECOR AND WATER: 1) Rinse aquarium gravel and decor. Arrange the interior of the aquarium. 2) Fill the tank with water to 95% capacity. INSTALL AND CONNECT LED TANK LIGHT: 1) Remove the protective tape from the adhesive strips on the bottom of your LED bar and press against the bottom of the grow tray for 20 seconds.
Page 8 5) Place the tray on the top of the aquarium, making sure that the tray sits ﬂush along the entire rim of the tank. Any other accessories, such as an aquarium heater or airstone, can be installed at this stage. 6) Route all power cords and airlines through the accessory port on the back of the tray.
Page 9 HOW TO ASSEMBLE GROW LIGHT DISPLAY: 1) Remove the grow-light controller from packaging. Apply velcro to the side of the T-Bar and on the back of the remote. 2) Slide the square brackets into the track on the front of your grow light. 3) Using the screws provided and a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the clock display to the square brackets on the front of your grow light.
Page 10: Planting Your Seeds
OPERATING YOUR GROW LIGHT: The ECO-Cycle® oﬀers three separate grow settings designed to optimize plant growth at each stage of development. Stage 1: Seed This setting will be used during the ﬁrst SEED two weeks following the initial planting until the ﬁrst true leaves develop. Stage 2: Grow If your plant is non-fruit-bearing you can GROW...
Page 11 2) Cut a paper towel into strips of 3) Add a thin layer of clay pebbles 1.5” x 5”. Place one end of the in the pot on top of the paper strip in the bottom of net pot, towel, about halfway up the with the rest positioned along net pot.
Page 12: Caring For Your Eco-Cycle
When all pots are in place, lower the grow-light ﬁxture to its lowest setting at eight inches above the pots. Adjust grow light setting to ‘seed’ until all plants have sprouted. The seeds will germinate over the next few days, and in most cases, the ﬁrst sprouts will emerge from the clay pebbles in four to seven days, depending on plant variety.
Page 13 FEEDING FISH: Feed ﬁsh according to their speciﬁc feeding requirements. Most community ﬁsh will accept high-quality ﬂake, freeze-dried, and frozen foods. Only feed as much as ﬁsh will eat in three to ﬁve minutes. CLEANING YOUR AQUARIUM: Growing with the ECO-Cycle® Kit helps ensure a balanced aquarium, where there are little to zero excess nutrients.
Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What size tank do you recommend? Any 15-30 gallon aquarium with a 12”x24“ footprint. The standard 20-gallon tank is widely available with these dimensions. The tray can accommodate aquariums with top dimensions of between 23.75” - 24.25” x 11.8” - 12.5”/ 60.3 - 61.6 cm x 30 - 31.8 cm).
Page 15 We’re happy to help! The ECO-Cycle Aquaponics Kit® and manual is protected by copyright and may not be copied without permission from ECOLIFE. 2017 | United States Patent No. US 8,966,816B2 ECOLIFE Conservation is a designated 501c3 nonproﬁt organization...
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