Tadpole control - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:06:55Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/tadpole-control?groupUrl=aquaponicsforbeginners&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A399159&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A28135&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOh, Catfish seem like a perfe…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-08:4778851:Comment:3992332012-10-08T01:12:45.469ZEric Warwickhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/EricWarwick
<p>Oh, Catfish seem like a perfect species for this job, then.</p>
<p>Oh, Catfish seem like a perfect species for this job, then.</p> channel catfish are not very…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-07:4778851:Comment:3989842012-10-07T22:18:28.966ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>channel catfish are not very likely to eat plant roots if there is any other food for them. Even if there isn't much food for them, they are not that keen on plants even if they are counted as omnivores.</p>
<p>channel catfish are not very likely to eat plant roots if there is any other food for them. Even if there isn't much food for them, they are not that keen on plants even if they are counted as omnivores.</p> Oh, wow, it sounds like you'r…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-07:4778851:Comment:3989752012-10-07T19:12:07.833ZEric Warwickhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/EricWarwick
<p>Oh, wow, it sounds like you're making an ecosystem there. Keep in mind that fish, or tadpoles, eating some plant roots won't really effect the plants, if put in check. I would put carnivorous fish into there after you get rid of the goldfish and put the catfish back in the main tank. (Warning: this is not based on practical experience, but theory based on High School Biology.) </p>
<p>Oh, wow, it sounds like you're making an ecosystem there. Keep in mind that fish, or tadpoles, eating some plant roots won't really effect the plants, if put in check. I would put carnivorous fish into there after you get rid of the goldfish and put the catfish back in the main tank. (Warning: this is not based on practical experience, but theory based on High School Biology.) </p> Okay, I caught 7 of the 9 gol…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-07:4778851:Comment:3991592012-10-07T16:36:19.253ZJohn E Windsorhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JohnEWindsor
<p>Okay, I caught 7 of the 9 goldfish and put them into the FT. There was a distinct look of concern in their eyes when I went back to check on them. The catfish, on the other hand, were welcoming the new guys. "Come on in. The water is fine." The one catfish in the DWC will remain there, along with the other two stubborn goldfish, to patrol for pests. Thanks again. </p>
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<p>Okay, I caught 7 of the 9 goldfish and put them into the FT. There was a distinct look of concern in their eyes when I went back to check on them. The catfish, on the other hand, were welcoming the new guys. "Come on in. The water is fine." The one catfish in the DWC will remain there, along with the other two stubborn goldfish, to patrol for pests. Thanks again. </p>
<p><a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></a></p> I would leave only one or two…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-07:4778851:Comment:3989482012-10-07T12:46:35.730ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>I would leave only one or two catfish in the raft tank. You may have to catch the goldfish yourself, if the catfish are well fed, they won't work hard enough to eat the goldfish.</p>
<p>I would leave only one or two catfish in the raft tank. You may have to catch the goldfish yourself, if the catfish are well fed, they won't work hard enough to eat the goldfish.</p>