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We are almost finished building the greenhouse. It's only 6'x7' we are starting out small. I'm chomping at the bit to get started. I have a 20 gal. aquarium and a 55 gal rain barrel for fish. I live in Virginia

beach, virginia. And I was told at the fish store that Tilipa are not allowed in Virginia so I need some advice what fish should I use if I want to grow fish for food. Any suggestions???

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Susan Berry on April 12, 2012 at 6:22am

The 38 Gallon is set up and running with gold fish and a small aquarium pump to circulate the water. The water tests are perfect. I'll have the other pumps installed and the grow beds and plumbing finished by the end of the week. I have added a 55 gallon barrel for fish also and need to get that started. but it's coming along, one step at a time.

Daniel Budfuloski said:

Is your system up and running yet?

Deborah Susan Berry said:
OK Thanks I Appreciate the help.

Deborah Susan Berry said:

That nice but I live in Virginia... lol

Charlotte Seibert said:

I live in texas, but the local feed store have a truck that comes by now and then with catfish, perch, bass and crappie for stocking ponds. The cats came in 4-6 inch or 6-8 inch. they advertise them for sale in bags of 50 but will sell less.

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Permalink Reply by Saad Ringa on April 20, 2012 at 9:23pm

That is terrific! Where can we see pictures?

Or maybe I can come visit? I live in Chesapeake.

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Susan Berry on April 21, 2012 at 6:51am

Of course you can... we would love to show it to you. It's very small but we are proud of it.

We are getting ready to put plants in hopefully in the next couple of days.

Email me at Photo0va@gmail.com and I'll give you the instructions how to get here.

Saad Ringa said:

That is terrific! Where can we see pictures?

Or maybe I can come visit? I live in Chesapeake.

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Susan Berry on April 21, 2012 at 6:52am

We are up and running and Getting ready to add the plants in the next couple of Days. FINALLY!!!

Deborah Susan Berry said:

The 38 Gallon is set up and running with gold fish and a small aquarium pump to circulate the water. The water tests are perfect. I'll have the other pumps installed and the grow beds and plumbing finished by the end of the week. I have added a 55 gallon barrel for fish also and need to get that started. but it's coming along, one step at a time.

Daniel Budfuloski said:

Is your system up and running yet?

Deborah Susan Berry said:
OK Thanks I Appreciate the help.

Deborah Susan Berry said:

That nice but I live in Virginia... lol

Charlotte Seibert said:

I live in texas, but the local feed store have a truck that comes by now and then with catfish, perch, bass and crappie for stocking ponds. The cats came in 4-6 inch or 6-8 inch. they advertise them for sale in bags of 50 but will sell less.