Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T11:06:52ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardthttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2796926771?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/group/tilapiagrowers/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1rzkn48humbrr&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCan I eat My Tilapiatag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-03-16:4778851:Topic:6262662016-03-16T12:56:36.509ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
<p>I had a power outage and lost 47 lbs of Tilapia to lack of oxygen. Are they still edible? If so how do I store them while waiting to fillet them? Seems like all the big ones died.</p>
<p>I had a power outage and lost 47 lbs of Tilapia to lack of oxygen. Are they still edible? If so how do I store them while waiting to fillet them? Seems like all the big ones died.</p> Tilapia dying after PH spiketag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-01-12:4778851:Topic:5925672015-01-12T20:51:23.730ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
<p>I am also a Aquaponics newbie. I read Sylvia's book and dove in last October. Everything was great until a couple weeks ago when I expanded my system. I added a 3'x5' DWT to my system which is a 55 gal plastic Barrel for the tank, one cut in half for 2 media beds and another half barrel for a sump. I had been testing my water weekly and not had to make any adjustments for weeks and totally forgot to check the PH of the water I was adding to the system. I noticed the fish acting funny…</p>
<p>I am also a Aquaponics newbie. I read Sylvia's book and dove in last October. Everything was great until a couple weeks ago when I expanded my system. I added a 3'x5' DWT to my system which is a 55 gal plastic Barrel for the tank, one cut in half for 2 media beds and another half barrel for a sump. I had been testing my water weekly and not had to make any adjustments for weeks and totally forgot to check the PH of the water I was adding to the system. I noticed the fish acting funny but didn't get around to investigating deep enough to find the PH over 8 until a couple days later. It took me a week to get it back to 7 as the two bottles of the cheep PH down I was using from the pet store didn't do the tick and had to order some online. I lost several fish initially.</p>
<p>Now a week and a half after stabilization, I am still losing a fish here and there. They are not eating and are still very lethargic and some are floating funny. I have checked all the other basics like ammonia and Nitrites and all are good. Have I permanently damaged them all or will they recover? Any tips?</p> PURE STRAIN TILAPIA IN NORTHWEST WASHINGTONtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-10-30:4778851:Topic:5847072014-10-30T16:47:20.268ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
<p>Huck’s Fishing Hole is a Tilapia fish breeder and hatchery. We are one of the very few Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife licensed/registered Aqua Farms authorized to breed, hatch, grow, hold, transport, import and sell Tilapia.</p>
<p>We have Pure Strain Super Male T. Hornorum improved body (Wami) fingerlings. T. Hornorum is also referred to as Wami Tilapia. The name Wami Tilapia is derived from the Wami River in Southeast Africa in whose waters this extraordinary fish…</p>
<p>Huck’s Fishing Hole is a Tilapia fish breeder and hatchery. We are one of the very few Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife licensed/registered Aqua Farms authorized to breed, hatch, grow, hold, transport, import and sell Tilapia.</p>
<p>We have Pure Strain Super Male T. Hornorum improved body (Wami) fingerlings. T. Hornorum is also referred to as Wami Tilapia. The name Wami Tilapia is derived from the Wami River in Southeast Africa in whose waters this extraordinary fish originated and flourish today.</p>
<p>We feature Super Male T. Hornorum Pure Strain Super Male T. Hornorum bred to the O, Mossambicus (Mozambique). This breeding of the two strains, produce the now famous All Male off spring that grow quickly to become very large fish. They carry larger filets when grown out.</p>
<p>We also have Pure Strain Male and Female Blue Tilapia Fingerlings.</p>
<p>We only have ''swim up fry'' that will be ready to ship soon. Contact us by email to reserve some. No deposit required.</p>
<p>We prefer to ship west of the Mississippi. Ask about Huck's Improved Tumbler Hatchery.hucks@iconnetwork.org</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Best Wishes,</p>
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<p></p> Tilapia dying in my tank!!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-05-30:4778851:Topic:5654032014-05-30T00:00:42.831ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
Hi, I'll give the whole rundown, and I'd love it if anyone can help me figure out what the problem with my system is..<br />
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I am very new to aquaponics and I've set up a new system after reading through various websites about aquaponics farming. It is a 30 gal tank and recently bought some blue tilapia fingerlings to add after cycling without them for a couple weeks. I didn't realize at the time but I added to much ammonia when cycling it and it was still up around 4ppm as well as rather high…
Hi, I'll give the whole rundown, and I'd love it if anyone can help me figure out what the problem with my system is..<br />
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I am very new to aquaponics and I've set up a new system after reading through various websites about aquaponics farming. It is a 30 gal tank and recently bought some blue tilapia fingerlings to add after cycling without them for a couple weeks. I didn't realize at the time but I added to much ammonia when cycling it and it was still up around 4ppm as well as rather high nitrite levels when I added the fish, I feared that that may have permanently affected the fish, and I began losing a few fingerlings, so I took out the remaining few, in a separate tank until I cleaned out my main tank. I also initially washed the tank out using soap which I read was a huge no no so this time I cleaned it out with vinegar which I read might help clean the residue out of the tank, but when I put the fish back in the main tank, after about a week, they started sitting on the bottom of the tank and lost 2 more... So I pulled them out again and are back in the backup tank...<br />
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So my biggest question is: could it be the soap residue that's most likely causing all these problems? And if so how can I fix the problem? Brine Shrimp for Tilapiastag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-15:4778851:Topic:5365492013-12-15T16:01:33.854ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
I'm interested in starting to grow brine shrimps. I've searched the Internet a lot about these but I keep getting different information. Does someone on here know how to grow them to give me tips? Starting from eggs to adults. I know how to make the hatchery already. But how many salt should I put in? And can you really use uniodized salt instead?
I'm interested in starting to grow brine shrimps. I've searched the Internet a lot about these but I keep getting different information. Does someone on here know how to grow them to give me tips? Starting from eggs to adults. I know how to make the hatchery already. But how many salt should I put in? And can you really use uniodized salt instead? Brine Shrimp for Tilapiastag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-15:4778851:Topic:5366122013-12-15T16:01:32.860ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
I'm interested in starting to grow brine shrimps. I've searched the Internet a lot about these but I keep getting different information. Does someone on here know how to grow them to give me tips? Starting from eggs to adults. I know how to make the hatchery already. But how many salt should I put in? And can you really use uniodized salt instead?
I'm interested in starting to grow brine shrimps. I've searched the Internet a lot about these but I keep getting different information. Does someone on here know how to grow them to give me tips? Starting from eggs to adults. I know how to make the hatchery already. But how many salt should I put in? And can you really use uniodized salt instead? Feed for Fishtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-06:4778851:Topic:5282212013-11-06T20:13:25.606ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
<p>I'm a newby and just sent a message to all members instead of posting to this board so sorry everyone. But my question is: I see a lot of different info on what to feed Tilapia but can someone tell what NOT to feed them? Thanks</p>
<p>I'm a newby and just sent a message to all members instead of posting to this board so sorry everyone. But my question is: I see a lot of different info on what to feed Tilapia but can someone tell what NOT to feed them? Thanks</p> Tilapia dress outtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-10:4778851:Topic:5152852013-09-10T19:41:23.952ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
<p>I am trying to estimate just how big I need my tilapia to be so I can get at least a reasonably sized fillet. </p>
<p>I am building a few fish traps so I can get a 'test' idea now of my tilapia's size so I can plan feeding regimes etc. I know I have ALOT of fish that are now under under 3 inches,so there is no way any of them will be ready before cold weather kicks in.</p>
<p>I am trying to estimate just how big I need my tilapia to be so I can get at least a reasonably sized fillet. </p>
<p>I am building a few fish traps so I can get a 'test' idea now of my tilapia's size so I can plan feeding regimes etc. I know I have ALOT of fish that are now under under 3 inches,so there is no way any of them will be ready before cold weather kicks in.</p> Tilapia not eating.......much.tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-07-24:4778851:Topic:4970202013-07-24T00:13:15.450ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
<p>I have an aquarium with 7 Tilapia that are between 6 & 8" each, at one point they were all eating very well - almost jumping out of the tank well. I went through period where the ammonia jumped, I'm really not sure for how many days it was like that but it was up to somewhere around 6 PPM by the time I spotted it - mis management on my part no doubt.</p>
<p>I have since fixed the water quality issue more than a week has passed and although non have kicked the bucket, they are also barely…</p>
<p>I have an aquarium with 7 Tilapia that are between 6 & 8" each, at one point they were all eating very well - almost jumping out of the tank well. I went through period where the ammonia jumped, I'm really not sure for how many days it was like that but it was up to somewhere around 6 PPM by the time I spotted it - mis management on my part no doubt.</p>
<p>I have since fixed the water quality issue more than a week has passed and although non have kicked the bucket, they are also barely eating.</p>
<p>Am I witnessing a recovery albeit slow and painful, or is this just the beginning of the end for these critterz?</p>
<p>They are eating, but very little and they are very unexcited when food is added. I'm careful to remove any that is not consumed within a few minutes.</p>
<p>I know it cannot be the feed since I have another tank, with Tilapia from the same family that almost get airborne when I toss in the feed.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for the input.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Bart.</p>
<p> </p> Tilapia as 'graisers'tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-05-21:4778851:Topic:4776702013-05-21T16:35:20.012ZLarry Reinhardthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryReinhardt
I was wondering how well tilapia do as an algae controlling graiser. I'm talking about the surface growth.
I was wondering how well tilapia do as an algae controlling graiser. I'm talking about the surface growth.