Since we are not here to make profit, we are posting a bill of materials. This way, if you are feeling ambitious, you can create your very own aquaponics system!
Description of Item/Materials Used |
Unit of Measure | Quantity Used | Unit Price | Extended Price |
½” PVC pipe | 10 ft section | 4 ft (of 10) | $1.81 | $0.45 |
½” Poly tank fitting, black | Each | 1 | $5.69 | $5.69 |
½” PVC elbow | Each | 3 | $0.36 | $1.05 |
½” PVC male adaptor | Each | 2 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
¾” to ½” PVC coupler | Each | 1 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
½” PVC street elbow | Each | 1 | $0.97 | $0.97 |
½” PVC ball valve | Each | 2 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
½” PVC “T” pipe | Each | 1 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
Airline tubing, ½” DIA (inside), black | Per foot | 2 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
3/8” to 7/16” hose clamp | Each | 1 | $0.98 | $0.98 |
2-hole strap | 4-pack | 3 | $0.88 | $0.66 |
¼” x 4’ x 8’ plywood | 4,608 sq in | 864 sq in | $22.97 | $4.31 |
2” x 3” pine stud | 8 ft section | 28 ft (3.5) | $1.98 | $6.93 |
2-½” drywall screws | 131-pack | 40 | $17.55 | $5.35 |
Water pump, mini jet 404 pump | Each | 1 | $16.89 | $16.89 |
3 oz. clear plastic cup | Each | 9 | $0.025 | $0.23 |
Rockwool (1.5” x 1.5” x 1.5”) | Each | 9 | $0.10 | $0.90 |
Elite Air Stone, cylindrical (2.6 cm x 1.5 cm DIA) | Each | 1 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
Tetra air pump (10 gallon) | Each | 1 | $4.95 | $4.95 |
Aquarium tubing, ¼” DIA (inside) | Per foot | 2.5 | $0.05 | $0.13 |
Seeds (Romaine) | Each | 12 | $0.01 | $0.12 |
Zip-ties (11 in, black), 100-pack | Each | 20 | $9.99 | $2.00 |
Aquarium gravel, 2-lb bag | Each | 1 | $1.99 | $1.99 |
10 gallon fish tank | Each | 1 | $12.97 | $12.97 |
28 Quart clear plastic tub and lid | Each | 1 | $5.98 | $5.98 |
Plastic bumpers, clear | 12-pack | 4 | $0.99 | $0.25 |
Silicon | Tube | Trace | FREE | FREE |
Clear packaging tape | Roll | Trace | FREE | FREE |
Valspar Latex Enamel paint, flat black | Can | Trace | FREE | FREE |
TOTAL COST OF SYSTEM | $81.91 |