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How long can my Tilapia survive without food?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Barker Jul 25, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes

I've been fighting a battle with high nitrite levels for weeks now.Temp 70 deg FPH - Steady at 7.6Am - 0 Nitrite - 2Nitrate - Had been around 20 but is at 0 now GH - 180KH - 120I haven't fed the fish…Continue

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How did you find us?: Search engine (Google)

If you found us through a search engine, what search words were you using?: aquaponics

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: Yes

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): flood and drain media

How old is your system?: 2 yrs or more

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Tilapia

How big is your fish tank?: 200 gal FT 48 sq ft of growbed

Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question): Gills

Please tell us something else about yourself.: I'm new to aquaculture and hydroponics, don't know much at all about either one, but I've been interested in both for quite a while so aquaponics seemed like a natural choice for me.

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At 7:10pm on December 14, 2014, Gary Barker said…: Love seeing more NC friends involved in aquaponics!

At 9:18pm on July 14, 2012, Sylvia Bernstein said…: Welcome Rick!

Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to get in there and start asking questions. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members--no question is too basic.

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