Why do my fish taste bad? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:55:06Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A592795&feed=yes&xn_auth=nomy big tank is about 700 gall…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-15:4778851:Comment:5928892015-01-15T18:35:02.556ZKeith Rowanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KeithRowan
<p>my big tank is about 700 gallons,</p>
<p>i have a half tote system thats about 125 gallons</p>
<p>i have four 55 gallon tanks, one 40 gallon, two 20's and a 10 - i raise marmokrebs, gammarus and fathead minnows as supplemental feed in the glass tanks</p>
<p>my big tank is about 700 gallons,</p>
<p>i have a half tote system thats about 125 gallons</p>
<p>i have four 55 gallon tanks, one 40 gallon, two 20's and a 10 - i raise marmokrebs, gammarus and fathead minnows as supplemental feed in the glass tanks</p> We have an 800 gallon tank th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-14:4778851:Comment:5926882015-01-14T18:13:23.690ZJeff Hillendahlhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffHillendahl
<p>We have an 800 gallon tank that maintained 50 tilapia and about 50 goldfish. Use goldfish to start you biology. They are more readily available and very much less expensive. You will lose some. I know we didn't overtax our tank, but the plants loved the tilapia contribution to the system. Water quality is the key. If you have murky water you will have to put the fish in a separate tank with clean water for a few days to purge them prior to harvesting.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Rick Linet…</cite></p>
<p>We have an 800 gallon tank that maintained 50 tilapia and about 50 goldfish. Use goldfish to start you biology. They are more readily available and very much less expensive. You will lose some. I know we didn't overtax our tank, but the plants loved the tilapia contribution to the system. Water quality is the key. If you have murky water you will have to put the fish in a separate tank with clean water for a few days to purge them prior to harvesting.<br/> <br/> <cite>Rick Linet said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A592795&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment592795"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Keith, what size tank do you have? I have 54 gallon and wondering what fish I should start off with in a new system?</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Rick<br/> <br/> <cite>Keith Rowan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment572110"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>i just harvested 50 fish (15 tilapia and 35 yp), and put 90 fillets in the freezer, 10 yp fillets used for dinner last night, and we've eaten quite a few fish, never purged any of them, just maintain good water quality and the fish will be fine</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Keith, what size tank do y…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-13:4778851:Comment:5927952015-01-13T23:47:12.667ZRick Linethttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RickLinet
<p>Hi Keith, what size tank do you have? I have 54 gallon and wondering what fish I should start off with in a new system?</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Rick<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Keith Rowan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment572110"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>i just harvested 50 fish (15 tilapia and 35 yp), and put 90 fillets in the freezer, 10 yp fillets used for dinner last night, and we've…</p>
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<p>Hi Keith, what size tank do you have? I have 54 gallon and wondering what fish I should start off with in a new system?</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Rick<br/> <br/> <cite>Keith Rowan said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment572110"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>i just harvested 50 fish (15 tilapia and 35 yp), and put 90 fillets in the freezer, 10 yp fillets used for dinner last night, and we've eaten quite a few fish, never purged any of them, just maintain good water quality and the fish will be fine</p>
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</blockquote> I've froze fish in a zip lock…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-12-22:4778851:Comment:5905692014-12-22T03:37:59.954ZMichael Osmanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelOsman
<p>I've froze fish in a zip lock bag filled with water...it works really well.</p>
<p>I've froze fish in a zip lock bag filled with water...it works really well.</p> Thanks for that feedback on t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-15:4778851:Comment:5863762014-11-15T01:52:29.454ZSue McLhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SueMcLaughlin
<p>Thanks for that feedback on the spicing.</p>
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<p>I'm in Southern Oregon (zone 7) and still thinking about using Tilapia in my greenhouse. Looking at super-insulating the greenhouse and plumbing, using a climate battery to help maintain the temps during the winter and having submersible fish tank heaters and an auxiliary propane heater to help it all survive. From what I'm reading, it "should" work... Looking for feedback on my thoughts...<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jeff Hillendahl…</cite></p>
<p>Thanks for that feedback on the spicing.</p>
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<p>I'm in Southern Oregon (zone 7) and still thinking about using Tilapia in my greenhouse. Looking at super-insulating the greenhouse and plumbing, using a climate battery to help maintain the temps during the winter and having submersible fish tank heaters and an auxiliary propane heater to help it all survive. From what I'm reading, it "should" work... Looking for feedback on my thoughts...<br/> <br/> <cite>Jeff Hillendahl said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A586430&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment586430"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>We just moved from central California to Washington and had to disassemble our aquaponics (<sad face>) that had only been operation about a year. My cousin asked if we were bringing our fish up north and we said "yes, in the freezer." Taught the kids how to fillet the fish and we processed over 50 tilapia. Just tried some recently and they taste fine (no pre-spicing). Sad that we cannot afford to keep tilapia up north, too expensive to heat during the winter. So, we are looking for a suitable replacement for the new system we hope to build this spring. <br/> <br/> <cite>Sue McL said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment582445"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Would it help to season the fillets before freezing? <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IF</span> you had to freeze? Each person in my family likes them seasoned differently but each fillet would go into its own Ziploc bag. Just wondering...<br/> <br/> <cite>Jim Joy said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment574357"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just a side note from a cook. Freezing any meat decreases it's flavor by 10 to 20 percent. It is always best to serve fish fresh instead of freezing it. Commercial flash freezers have much less impact on flavor and texture. You may not have a choice if it's the end of the growing season. But, fresh is always better.</p>
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</blockquote> We just moved from central Ca…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-15:4778851:Comment:5864302014-11-15T01:16:07.163ZJeff Hillendahlhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffHillendahl
<p>We just moved from central California to Washington and had to disassemble our aquaponics (<sad face>) that had only been operation about a year. My cousin asked if we were bringing our fish up north and we said "yes, in the freezer." Taught the kids how to fillet the fish and we processed over 50 tilapia. Just tried some recently and they taste fine (no pre-spicing). Sad that we cannot afford to keep tilapia up north, too expensive to heat during the winter. So, we are looking for a…</p>
<p>We just moved from central California to Washington and had to disassemble our aquaponics (<sad face>) that had only been operation about a year. My cousin asked if we were bringing our fish up north and we said "yes, in the freezer." Taught the kids how to fillet the fish and we processed over 50 tilapia. Just tried some recently and they taste fine (no pre-spicing). Sad that we cannot afford to keep tilapia up north, too expensive to heat during the winter. So, we are looking for a suitable replacement for the new system we hope to build this spring. <br/> <br/> <cite>Sue McL said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment582445"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Would it help to season the fillets before freezing? <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IF</span> you had to freeze? Each person in my family likes them seasoned differently but each fillet would go into its own Ziploc bag. Just wondering...<br/> <br/> <cite>Jim Joy said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment574357"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just a side note from a cook. Freezing any meat decreases it's flavor by 10 to 20 percent. It is always best to serve fish fresh instead of freezing it. Commercial flash freezers have much less impact on flavor and texture. You may not have a choice if it's the end of the growing season. But, fresh is always better.</p>
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</blockquote> Would it help to season the f…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-10-11:4778851:Comment:5824452014-10-11T17:05:08.991ZSue McLhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SueMcLaughlin
<p>Would it help to season the fillets before freezing? <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IF</span> you had to freeze? Each person in my family likes them seasoned differently but each fillet would go into its own Ziploc bag. Just wondering...<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jim Joy said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment574357"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just a side note from a cook. Freezing any meat…</p>
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<p>Would it help to season the fillets before freezing? <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IF</span> you had to freeze? Each person in my family likes them seasoned differently but each fillet would go into its own Ziploc bag. Just wondering...<br/> <br/> <cite>Jim Joy said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/why-do-my-fish-taste-bad#4778851Comment574357"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just a side note from a cook. Freezing any meat decreases it's flavor by 10 to 20 percent. It is always best to serve fish fresh instead of freezing it. Commercial flash freezers have much less impact on flavor and texture. You may not have a choice if it's the end of the growing season. But, fresh is always better.</p>
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</blockquote> Just a side note from a cook.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-08-10:4778851:Comment:5743572014-08-10T01:14:39.865ZJim Joyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimJoy
<p>Just a side note from a cook. Freezing any meat decreases it's flavor by 10 to 20 percent. It is always best to serve fish fresh instead of freezing it. Commercial flash freezers have much less impact on flavor and texture. You may not have a choice if it's the end of the growing season. But, fresh is always better.</p>
<p>Just a side note from a cook. Freezing any meat decreases it's flavor by 10 to 20 percent. It is always best to serve fish fresh instead of freezing it. Commercial flash freezers have much less impact on flavor and texture. You may not have a choice if it's the end of the growing season. But, fresh is always better.</p> i just harvested 50 fish (15…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-07-21:4778851:Comment:5721102014-07-21T15:41:11.369ZKeith Rowanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KeithRowan
<p>i just harvested 50 fish (15 tilapia and 35 yp), and put 90 fillets in the freezer, 10 yp fillets used for dinner last night, and we've eaten quite a few fish, never purged any of them, just maintain good water quality and the fish will be fine</p>
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<p>i just harvested 50 fish (15 tilapia and 35 yp), and put 90 fillets in the freezer, 10 yp fillets used for dinner last night, and we've eaten quite a few fish, never purged any of them, just maintain good water quality and the fish will be fine</p>
<p> </p> These are really great tips.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-07-18:4778851:Comment:5717072014-07-18T02:27:11.079ZHank Palocihttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HankPaloci
<p>These are really great tips. Thanks.</p>
<p>The video linked above was super. He talked about purging the fish by putting them in a separate tank and not feeding them for 3 or even 4 days. Does that sound right to anyone?</p>
<p>What does the salt in the purge water do? I know these fish are salt tolerant and a lot of other stuff in the water isn't.</p>
<p>BTW, fooling around with my tanks I was able to place the noxious smell. When I switched out an airstone it hit me square in the face. I…</p>
<p>These are really great tips. Thanks.</p>
<p>The video linked above was super. He talked about purging the fish by putting them in a separate tank and not feeding them for 3 or even 4 days. Does that sound right to anyone?</p>
<p>What does the salt in the purge water do? I know these fish are salt tolerant and a lot of other stuff in the water isn't.</p>
<p>BTW, fooling around with my tanks I was able to place the noxious smell. When I switched out an airstone it hit me square in the face. I still smell it on my hands. It smells like an algae maybe but also perhaps anaerobic -- which would be strange because it was a green slime all over the airstone. Perhaps putting the fish to be eaten in a clean tank without any of that other stuff is the trick?</p>