Tulua Aquaponics

Jonathan Reyes

Tulua Aquaponics is a company that designs and manages aquaponic systems.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Tulua Aquaponics is a company that designs and maintains aquaponics systems for urban and rural growers. Tulua has two main models: the GrowPod and the InspireFarm. The GrowPod is an off-grid aquaponics system designed for urban locations. The InspireFarm is a greenhouse aquaponics system that comes with grow beds and fish tanks. Tulua Aquaponics will also work with customers to create custom systems.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Middle East

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The product is distributed directly by Tulua Aquaponics.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Competitors include other off-grid aquaponics companies such as the Water Governance Institute.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero hunger

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Families and small communities

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The system is manufactured by Tulua Aquaponics.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Unknown

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can contact the manufacturer to have an aquaponics system built.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

System type

The kind of aquaponic system used (Nutrient Film Technique, Media beds, Deep Water culture or other)

Media beds

Planting area

Customized or standardized grow bed area (“Customizable” or “X x X m”)

Customizable

Targeted fish

Types of fish that the system is designed for (fish species/types)

Golfish, crappie, and koi

Fish capacity

Maximum number of fish (“X fish” or “Customizable”)

Customizable

Tank size

Size of the aquaponic tank (“X x X x X m or m³)

Customizable

Targeted plants

The types of plants that the system is designed for (plant groups or specific crops)

Tomatoes, lettuce, specialty crops

Irrigation system power source

The energy source of the water pump or manual irrigation (power source type or manual)

Unknown

Filtration system included

Some hydroponics systems include water filters, some require the user to periodically drain and refill the water. Is there a filtration system included? (Yes/No)

Unknown

Aeration/Oxygenation system

Does the the system come with an aerator which pumps oxygen into the tank? (Yes/No)

Manufacturer's inputs required.

Water replenishment rate

Water that is periodically replenished in the fish tank (Volume or depth per unit of time)

Unknown

Monitoring System

Type of digital monitoring systems that may or may not connect to a smartphone app that monitor such things as nutrient levels, water temperature, etc. (Automated or Manual)

Manual

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The GrowPod is a self-contained aquapoincs system with vertical grow beds over a fish tank. The InspireFarm is a greenhouse with several grow beds and fish tanks. In both systems, the grow beds are filled with gravel and seeds are planted directly into the gravel. The grow beds are placed on top of the fish tank. A pumping machine and pipes are included to pump water from the fish tank to the plants, and the water from the plants then drains back into the fish tank.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Product schematics

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer specifies that their GrowPod produces high yields and nutrient-rich produce and that their InspireFarm uses 95% less water, 90% less labor, and produces 10-30 times more than a traditional farm using the same amount of land.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The manufacturer also runs Aquaponics AI, a company that offers technology that can assist in aquaponics farming.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Abusin, S.A. and Mandikiana, B.W., 2020, Towards sustainable food production systems in Qatar: assessment of the viability of aquaponics, Global Food Security, p.100349.

Blidariu, F. and Grozea, A., 2011, Increasing the economical efficiency and sustainability of indoor fish farming by means of aquaponics-review, Scientific Papers Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 44(2), pp.1-8.

Somerville, C. and Ferrand, C., 2013, Aquaponics in Gaza, Field Exchange 46: Special focus on urban food security & nutrition, p.15.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The manufacturer cites produce yield and nutrition as evaluation criteria.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Middle East

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The product is distributed directly by Tulua Aquaponics.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Competitors include other off-grid aquaponics companies such as the Water Governance Institute.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero hunger

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Families and small communities

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The system is manufactured by Tulua Aquaponics.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Unknown

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can contact the manufacturer to have an aquaponics system built.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

System type

The kind of aquaponic system used (Nutrient Film Technique, Media beds, Deep Water culture or other)

Media beds

Planting area

Customized or standardized grow bed area (“Customizable” or “X x X m”)

Customizable

Targeted fish

Types of fish that the system is designed for (fish species/types)

Golfish, crappie, and koi

Fish capacity

Maximum number of fish (“X fish” or “Customizable”)

Customizable

Tank size

Size of the aquaponic tank (“X x X x X m or m³)

Customizable

Targeted plants

The types of plants that the system is designed for (plant groups or specific crops)

Tomatoes, lettuce, specialty crops

Irrigation system power source

The energy source of the water pump or manual irrigation (power source type or manual)

Unknown

Filtration system included

Some hydroponics systems include water filters, some require the user to periodically drain and refill the water. Is there a filtration system included? (Yes/No)

Unknown

Aeration/Oxygenation system

Does the the system come with an aerator which pumps oxygen into the tank? (Yes/No)

Manufacturer's inputs required.

Water replenishment rate

Water that is periodically replenished in the fish tank (Volume or depth per unit of time)

Unknown

Monitoring System

Type of digital monitoring systems that may or may not connect to a smartphone app that monitor such things as nutrient levels, water temperature, etc. (Automated or Manual)

Manual

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Product schematics

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Unknown

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The manufacturer also runs Aquaponics AI, a company that offers technology that can assist in aquaponics farming.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Abusin, S.A. and Mandikiana, B.W., 2020, Towards sustainable food production systems in Qatar: assessment of the viability of aquaponics, Global Food Security, p.100349.

Somerville, C. and Ferrand, C., 2013, Aquaponics in Gaza, Field Exchange 46: Special focus on urban food security & nutrition, p.15.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The manufacturer cites produce yield and nutrition as evaluation criteria.

Other information

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