best way's to heat fish tank water, different types of heaters,diy heaters, correct water temp
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Started by Phil Slaton. Last reply by Jeff S Jan 9, 2016. 7 Replies 0 Likes
A photo of oneof my heaters hanging outside a 1,200 tank awaiting the winter. I am working to bring fry of pure strain T. Hornorum improved body male (nicknamed Wami) Tilapia and pure strain African…Continue
Started by Randy Turner. Last reply by Paul Trudeau Aug 20, 2014. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone utilized solar hot water systems to heat or ground source heat pumps to cool aquaponics systems? I considering alternatives to lighten electricity/ natural gas load as much as possible in…Continue
Started by randy proctor. Last reply by Christopher Willis Jun 25, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
would a waterbed heater heat a 125 gal ibc tank for tilapiaContinue
Started by Randy Moss. Last reply by Timothy McMaster Jan 24, 2014. 12 Replies 1 Like
I have been working on a tank heater for a long time , i made it out of a hot water heater element, and it works great, check it out on youtube aquaponics/hydroponics (fish tank heater) made simple.…Continue
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Mineral Springs Tilapia - http://www.mineralspringstilapia.com/home.html
Tank Heater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ8vUUpwYgU
If you are using a sump, a Bucket Heater can be used - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40%7CR40&_sacat=0&_nk...
Phil-
Could you send the web-site addresses or pics to the heater configs by Bob Taylor and the Mineral Springs web address, I would like to check them out.
My heaters are similar to the ones on youtube. Except they are Bob Taylor's design - thanks again buddy. They are 1000 watt stainless steel water heater elements in PVC pipe with circulation and a temp controller. The controller cost is excessive.
I have 12-IBCs in banks of 6 - all wrapped with 2" Styrofoam board. The heaters are in the sumps for each bank of IBCs' filter system. The filter system is identical to the one that Mineral Springs Tilapia has on its website - thanks again Greg. Greg uses bucket heater – about $50.00 – in his sump
I use the same heater set up for my 6-1200 gallon grow out tanks, except I use 2-of them in each tank. My electrical cost is under control because in addition to being a Washington registered /licensed aqua farmer, the electric company gives me a HUGE electrical rate discount because of being a licensed/registered Aqua Farm.
As for Tilapia eating heaters, I have not seen that yet, but my big male T. Hornorums will devour about anything that falls in the tanks. They love their grasshopper and red worm treats.
here is the through wall version..
http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/diy-heater-bui...
Submersible heaters
here is the link to the DIY heater..
http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/diy-heater-sub...
kl-contact me off group, I have a few videos and info on how to make your own heaters. It is not at all difficult.
sha_man_1@yahoo.com
We live in North Texas, zone 8. Our system is in a metal hoop greenhouse. Right now, it is not covered in plastic and it is still pretty warm here.
There are !5 goldfish about 3" long in a standard size IBC, 8 blue half barrels, hydroton media beds, with okra, wax beans, kale, chard, lettuce, and a few other small plants. Our system is up and running, on an automatic timer 15 minutes flood, 30 minutes drain.
We would like to put a submersible heater in the IBC this winter. Building one is really outside of my level of expertise, so purchase is the option here. Am I shopping for a pond heater ? Any advice is much appreciated.
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