# Intruduction from a swede (o; **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [April 8, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615 "2024-04-08T20:05:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tomas](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@Tomas](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Tomas)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/1 "2024-04-08T20:05:18Z")
Hi! I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tomas, I live in Sweden but travel to Tanzania quite often. Previously, I’ve worked with hunting and game management both in Africa and Sweden, also with small-scale fish farming, as well as aid work in Africa. I’m currently studying to become an “aquaponics engineer,” a two-year full time education here in Sweden. I’m eager to learn as much as I can from aquaponic experts all over the world. I’m also seeking a highly professional guest lecurer for the fall 2024 and spring 2025, as I feel we need more diverse speakers from around the world on the aquaponic school I am attending. I’ll will get more familiar with your website in the weeks to come before I dare to say anything, but I thought of introducing myself. If anyone has questions or just wants to chat some, feel free. I speak Swedish, my native language, fairly good English, and basic Swahili. Best wishes and hoping to make new aquaponic friends here. /Tomas ---
**Author:** ![pb1](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/da6949/32.png) [@pb1](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/pb1)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/2 "2024-04-08T20:45:53Z")
Hi Tomas, There are lots of really experienced aquaponics folks in the Association. We look forward to speaking with you further. Paul Brown ---
**Author:** ![Tomas](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@Tomas](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Tomas)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 5:09am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/3 "2024-04-09T05:09:07Z")
That is amazing, I really looking forward to talk to you all. I have started to design my first systems. And I have some land in Tanzania to build my own bigger system, but I also would like to build smaller systems in Tanzania and train people to use them, especially in the south of Tanzania. I have one problem, and that is too much fish and not enough plants, so I am wondering how much nutrient you can remove with a nice designed swirl filter. Here it is 7.00 now and I of to help start a breeding program for sturgeon for reintreducing them in Swedish rivers, a really exiting project, that I have a smal part in. ---
**Author:** ![Ultra-Oxygen](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/user_avatar/community.aquaponicsassociation.org/ultra-oxygen/32/1201_2.png) [@Ultra-Oxygen](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Ultra-Oxygen)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/4 "2024-04-09T14:42:28Z")
Tomas, let’s have a chat. Kindly connect with me on WhatsApp, please. Heindre Rademan - CEO - [www.ultra-oxygen.com](http://www.ultra-oxygen.com) - +27 60 70 33 865 ---
**Author:** ![Cori](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/user_avatar/community.aquaponicsassociation.org/cori/32/1233_2.png) [@Cori](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Cori)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/5 "2024-04-11T19:29:05Z")
Hi Tomas! Welcome to the Aquaponics Association! Check out our virtual conference coming up next week where you can learn more about aquaponics and find someone who can teach for you! [https://www.accelevents.com/e/aquaponicsvirtualconference](https://www.accelevents.com/e/aquaponicsvirtualconference) ---
**Author:** ![Tomas](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@Tomas](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Tomas)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2024, 5:52am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/6 "2024-04-12T05:52:18Z")
Hi Heindre. I will add your number to my WhatsApp and contact you. Cori, thanks for the invite. I will really try to make it. I have a busy week next week preparing for the arrival of the first 100 Atlantic sturgeon. Best wishes /Tomas ---
**Author:** ![Cori](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/user_avatar/community.aquaponicsassociation.org/cori/32/1233_2.png) [@Cori](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Cori)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/7 "2024-04-15T19:33:11Z")
Hey Tomas, I do not have a WhatsApp, but feel free to email me at [Communications@Aquaponicsassociation.org](mailto:Communications@Aquaponicsassociation.org) if you have any questions. Good luck with your sturgeon! ---
**Author:** ![Ultra-Oxygen](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/user_avatar/community.aquaponicsassociation.org/ultra-oxygen/32/1201_2.png) [@Ultra-Oxygen](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Ultra-Oxygen)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/8 "2025-06-24T03:47:43Z")
let’s have a chat on WhatsApp - +27 607033865 ---
**Author:** ![Ayenia](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@Ayenia](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/Ayenia)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 8:41am UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/9 "2025-07-18T08:41:48Z")
Hey Tomas, I recently visited Sweden and I loved it, I’m planning to go again soon. I currently reside in Japan, where I’m a Ph.D. student. My doctoral research focuses on the development of aquaponics systems utilizing seawater for halophyte production. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to contact me. This is my email: [ayenia.crn@gmail.com](mailto:ayenia.crn@gmail.com) Ayenia ---
**Author:** ![kennethrust](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/7bcc69/32.png) [@kennethrust](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/u/kennethrust)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.aquaponicsassociation.org/t/intruduction-from-a-swede-o/3615/10 "2025-07-20T12:57:49Z")
Hi Thomas, I have a contact for you in Sweden. Please reach me at [kennethrust@cox.net](mailto:kennethrust@cox.net) when you have a moment. Glad to assist you in your efforts. Ken Rust Enterprise Aquatics