This apparatus can aqua-cultivate respective plant or animal varieties in fresh or sea water. The apparatus includes a reservoir having an inlet and outlet for containing the fresh or sea water together with the respective plants or animal varieties. A filter is coupled between the inlet and outlet in order to circulate and filter the water. A compressed air facility is coupled to the reservoir for increasing the pressure within it. Measurement instruments are coupled to the reservoir for providing a state signal signifying the state of the water in the reservoir.