Minnows for Aquaponics - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T09:34:34Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/minnows-for-aquaponics?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A532398&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI don't consider Fathead minn…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-10-18:4778851:Comment:6585402018-10-18T11:25:31.640ZMaisie Holmeshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MaisieHolmes
<p>I don't consider Fathead minnow a good choice for me. These are just 2 to 3 inches in size and have a lifespan of just 2 to 3 years. These need a depth of at least 29 inches preferably have some planting. They are also resistant to the bad quality of water and need proper Dissolved Oxygen, I guess.</p>
<p>However, good thing is that you can keep them along with all other species of pond fish. </p>
<p>If you're okay with downsides, you should raise them. These are preferable baitfish.</p>
<p>I don't consider Fathead minnow a good choice for me. These are just 2 to 3 inches in size and have a lifespan of just 2 to 3 years. These need a depth of at least 29 inches preferably have some planting. They are also resistant to the bad quality of water and need proper Dissolved Oxygen, I guess.</p>
<p>However, good thing is that you can keep them along with all other species of pond fish. </p>
<p>If you're okay with downsides, you should raise them. These are preferable baitfish.</p> I have been going through my…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-29:4778851:Comment:5383572013-12-29T00:08:10.520ZPat Jameshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PatJames
<p>I have been going through my IBC growbeds and cleaning the sludge out. I was very surprised to find 6 surviving fathead minnows in the one I cleaned today. We have had some cold night-time temps.Three were red and 3 were the normal color. I put them into the main fish tank. Hopefully in a few months, I will have alot of fry.</p>
<p>I have been going through my IBC growbeds and cleaning the sludge out. I was very surprised to find 6 surviving fathead minnows in the one I cleaned today. We have had some cold night-time temps.Three were red and 3 were the normal color. I put them into the main fish tank. Hopefully in a few months, I will have alot of fry.</p> I also raise rosy reds (fathe…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-30:4778851:Comment:5322892013-11-30T16:39:48.605ZPat Jameshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PatJames
I also raise rosy reds (fatheadsn) in my system. those suckers are PROLIFIC!!! I use lengths of 4" PVC bundled together as nesting/spawning areas. I then pull the bundle and put it under a raft bed for hatching and grow out.<br />
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I do not actively feed them to my tilapia or catfish, but I know many are being consumed. Otherwise I would've be up to my ass in minnows. :D
I also raise rosy reds (fatheadsn) in my system. those suckers are PROLIFIC!!! I use lengths of 4" PVC bundled together as nesting/spawning areas. I then pull the bundle and put it under a raft bed for hatching and grow out.<br />
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I do not actively feed them to my tilapia or catfish, but I know many are being consumed. Otherwise I would've be up to my ass in minnows. :D i've been feeding live feed t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-30:4778851:Comment:5322872013-11-30T14:47:57.855ZKeith Rowanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KeithRowan
<p>i've been feeding live feed to my fish as a supplemental feed for over 3 years with no issues.. both crayfish and minnows i've raised</p>
<p>i've been feeding live feed to my fish as a supplemental feed for over 3 years with no issues.. both crayfish and minnows i've raised</p> Steve - i think there's a big…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-30:4778851:Comment:5323982013-11-30T03:35:59.893ZScott Robertshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ScottRoberts
<p>Steve - i think there's a big difference between dumping in a bag of feeders from the fish store, and minnows you've grown in your tank or sump. </p>
<p>Steve - i think there's a big difference between dumping in a bag of feeders from the fish store, and minnows you've grown in your tank or sump. </p> You really shouldn't feed liv…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-29:4778851:Comment:5322732013-11-29T22:24:11.443ZSteve Rhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/steveraisner
<p>You really shouldn't feed live feeders to your fish. The chance of passing something on from one fish to the other is just to high its why its almost never done in the aquarium trade unless something is starving to death. you are far better off using a frozen or preserved food.</p>
<p>You really shouldn't feed live feeders to your fish. The chance of passing something on from one fish to the other is just to high its why its almost never done in the aquarium trade unless something is starving to death. you are far better off using a frozen or preserved food.</p> thanks Keith I think Im going…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-29:4778851:Comment:5324592013-11-29T20:28:10.776ZL Fhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LF
<p>thanks Keith I think Im going to try some. pound for pound they ought to be better than tilapia for fueling your garden.</p>
<p>thanks Keith I think Im going to try some. pound for pound they ought to be better than tilapia for fueling your garden.</p> with fatheads, when i first s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-29:4778851:Comment:5322662013-11-29T14:40:26.204ZKeith Rowanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KeithRowan
<p>with fatheads, when i first started breeding them i used clay pots and rocks in the tank, they lay the eggs on shelves so that the male can take care of them until they hatch,,, i would remove a pot with eggs and the male and put them in a different tank, and remove the male when the eggs started hatching.. now i just have them in the sump, and they're making babies just fine without any intervention, so i'm leaving them together..</p>
<p>i use store bought flake food, and i grind up high…</p>
<p>with fatheads, when i first started breeding them i used clay pots and rocks in the tank, they lay the eggs on shelves so that the male can take care of them until they hatch,,, i would remove a pot with eggs and the male and put them in a different tank, and remove the male when the eggs started hatching.. now i just have them in the sump, and they're making babies just fine without any intervention, so i'm leaving them together..</p>
<p>i use store bought flake food, and i grind up high protein pellets i got when my tilapia were 1" - i grow greenwater, scuds and daphnia to feed the fry as well</p>
<p>if you want to do batifish, see if you can find golden shiners.. they're a bit more prolific than fatheads, and fisherman pay more for them.. i don't think goldfish are legal for bait fish where i live</p> Keith what do you feed…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-28:4778851:Comment:5324442013-11-28T23:18:28.269ZL Fhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LF
<p> Keith what do you feed your minnows . Ive got a 1400 gal tank and was wanting to raise minnows also. I have some bait shops nearby and think I could make a little to off set the cost of feed. Also do you have to pull the babies out to keep the larger fish from eating them? I do have an extra 200 gal tank I could use for this if necessary. I currently using goldfish [baitfish] and was wondering how to raise them.</p>
<p> Keith what do you feed your minnows . Ive got a 1400 gal tank and was wanting to raise minnows also. I have some bait shops nearby and think I could make a little to off set the cost of feed. Also do you have to pull the babies out to keep the larger fish from eating them? I do have an extra 200 gal tank I could use for this if necessary. I currently using goldfish [baitfish] and was wondering how to raise them.</p> i got my first batch of rosy…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-28:4778851:Comment:5323742013-11-28T16:12:07.176ZKeith Rowanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KeithRowan
<p>i got my first batch of rosy red minnows from a big box petstore..i've had no problems starting them in isolated tanks</p>
<p>i didn't start feeding them to my fish until i had them breeding.. i use regular glass tanks for minnows and crayfish, but have both in my sump, an i've already had a couple hatches of minnows in the sump this year..i use both minnows and crayfish for supplemental feed.. and sometimes i'll get a few dozen shiners from the bait store as a treat for the…</p>
<p>i got my first batch of rosy red minnows from a big box petstore..i've had no problems starting them in isolated tanks</p>
<p>i didn't start feeding them to my fish until i had them breeding.. i use regular glass tanks for minnows and crayfish, but have both in my sump, an i've already had a couple hatches of minnows in the sump this year..i use both minnows and crayfish for supplemental feed.. and sometimes i'll get a few dozen shiners from the bait store as a treat for the fish..</p>
<p>young tilapia, bluegill and yellow perch will eat the minnows and crayfish, i'm sure many other "gamefish" will as well, but that's what i've used and had success with</p>
<p>i do treat new fish to a pretty strong salt dip to kill external parasites - about seawater strength.. 35ppt - i've used this on all fish brought in- but not the crayfish (marmokrebs)</p>