I have the basic parts for an aquaponic system. I live in San Bernardino, what type of gravel do I need, and where can I get it? Where can I get Tilapia, or Bluegill, or whatever kind of fish is allowed in California for my small pond?
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I would highly recommend that you use Hydroton as it is much easier to work with unless you have special situations that merit gravel... For that 3/4" gravel will work well. My system I have one with Hydroton and one with gravel.
You can pick it up at Lowe's or Home Depot, which is about $2.59 per bag. But if you hit up a cement or other mulch center, they will probably have a better price on that gravel. Hydroton will run you about $26-28 per 50 l. Consider looking into craigslist.org
From CL you should also be able to find the Tilapia. btw, how small is small?
My pond is 8'x4'x28"
Kenny said:
I would highly recommend that you use Hydroton as it is much easier to work with unless you have special situations that merit gravel... For that 3/4" gravel will work well. My system I have one with Hydroton and one with gravel.
You can pick it up at Lowe's or Home Depot, which is about $2.59 per bag. But if you hit up a cement or other mulch center, they will probably have a better price on that gravel. Hydroton will run you about $26-28 per 50 l. Consider looking into craigslist.org
From CL you should also be able to find the Tilapia. btw, how small is small?
Tom
I just put my gravel into my grow beds last week. After testing 12 different kinds of rock and lava stones... the El Centro river rock 3/4" size kept the PH stable the best. I live up in Hesperia, I got my rick at Affordable Rock up in Hesperia for $65 a scoop. It took 3 scoops for $210 grand total BUT I PICKED IT UP, so if you have it delivered it's more cost. With those 3 scoops I filled 4 IBC totes at 12" deep (Totes are like 3.5'x4' square). And have about 3 wheelbarrows full left over.
I would have loved the Hydroton, but it calced out at like 700-800 dollars or something like that, so I researched the rock. If you need the exact name of the river rock...just let me know.
Bradly
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