The AquaJar is a hybrid aquarium and plant pot that harnesses the technology of aquaponic farming to create a self-sustaining home ecosystem.
The aquaponic farming-based concept of the AquaJar is simple. An evolution on the idea of hydroponic farming, in which plants' roots are suspended in and nourished by water, aquaponic farming develops a symbiotic relationship between a fish and a plant. The lower half of the AquaJar is a fish tank, where a beautiful Beta fish can live. In the top, a small house plant grows. The plant's roots feed off of the waste that the fish leaves in the water, meaning that owners of the aquaponic farming system never have to worry about nourishing the plant or cleaning the aquarium's water.
It's a perfect, pretty hybrid house plant and aquarium that requires a fraction of the care and attention that sustaining life on one's window sill normally does.
Hybrid Aquarium House Plants
This Aquaponic Farming Kit Doubles as a Fish Tank and Plant Pot
Trend Themes
1. Aquaponic Farming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced aquaponic systems for larger scale commercial farming, providing a sustainable and efficient way to grow both fish and plants.
2. Hydroponic Farming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative hydroponic farming kits for urban dwellers, enabling them to grow fresh produce in limited spaces.
3. Self-sustaining Ecosystems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design compact and automated self-sustaining ecosystems for homes and offices, reducing the need for constant maintenance and care.
Industry Implications
1. Aquarium Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop aquarium systems that integrate with plant pots, providing a multi-functional and visually appealing home decor solution.
2. Home Gardening - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly home gardening tools and kits that incorporate aquaponic or hydroponic systems, making it easier for individuals to grow plants at home.
3. Ecological Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable and innovative design solutions for creating self-contained ecosystems, contributing to greener living environments.