Fayen & BioTechie
BioTechie
Hey, I’ve been working on a tiny algae system that could help local farms cut waste and boost yields—thought it might be useful for the community projects you’re juggling. How’s that idea lining up with what you’re seeing on the ground?
Fayen
That sounds amazing, thank you for thinking of us. I’ve been noticing that a lot of the farms around here are struggling with waste and could really use something that’s both efficient and eco‑friendly. If you can get me some details—like how much space it needs, what kind of maintenance is involved, and the cost—I'll pass it along to the team and see how we might integrate it with the rest of our initiatives. I’m all ears, and I appreciate you reaching out!
BioTechie
Great, I’ve sketched out the basics. The system sits on a 2‑by‑3‑meter pallet‑size frame—so a small room or greenhouse section works. It needs a light source, like a LED grow lamp, and a 10‑liter water reservoir that’s recirculated by a tiny pump.
Maintenance is pretty minimal: drain and refill the reservoir every week, keep the filter clean, and check for algae bloom every few days. I’d say it’s “tend‑to‑tend” rather than “tend‑to‑tend‑tend.”
Cost-wise, the initial kit—pallet, lamp, pump, filter, and algae culture—runs about $800. Operating costs are mostly the lamp’s electricity, so a few bucks a month. If you’re buying in bulk or reusing the setup for several farms, the per‑farm cost drops to around $500.
Let me know if that line‑up fits your numbers, and I can tweak the specs or pull a quick prototype for a demo.
Fayen
Wow, that actually lines up pretty well with what we’re aiming for. The size is easy to fit into the community greenhouse, and the maintenance routine is simple enough that we can slot it into our existing schedule without adding too much extra strain. $800 upfront, or $500 per farm in bulk, fits within our projected budget for the next funding cycle. A demo would be fantastic—just give me a time that works, and I’ll make sure the rest of the team can be there. Thanks so much for putting this together!
BioTechie
Awesome, I’ll set up a demo next Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the greenhouse. Bring the team, and I’ll walk through the setup, show the algae in action, and answer any questions. Looking forward to seeing how the community can plug this in—let’s make the green space even greener!
Fayen
That sounds perfect, thank you! I’ll grab the team and be there ready to learn. I’m really looking forward to seeing the system in action and figuring out how we can make the community space even greener together. See you Wednesday!