Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T15:12:14ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWallshttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2796905735?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/group/troutgrowers/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0n7jsh01tsiau&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFish Run or Tanktag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2018-01-16:4778851:Topic:6474572018-01-16T17:37:54.380ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>Greetings </p>
<p>I live in WV and have no system or experience YET with aquaponics on top of that our temperatures here going from the high 90's in the summer (high humidity) to the low single digits in the winter. I say all this because i am pondering whether or not to put the trout in a race way built in the ground (15' L x 4'w x 4' d) under the GB or just use a 9' x 3'-4'd tank. both are viable for me to do but maybe people out there can give me insights to problems I haven't…</p>
<p>Greetings </p>
<p>I live in WV and have no system or experience YET with aquaponics on top of that our temperatures here going from the high 90's in the summer (high humidity) to the low single digits in the winter. I say all this because i am pondering whether or not to put the trout in a race way built in the ground (15' L x 4'w x 4' d) under the GB or just use a 9' x 3'-4'd tank. both are viable for me to do but maybe people out there can give me insights to problems I haven't foreseen. Any and all information on this would be helpful to me as i am just starting to plan this ALL out before i even try to build it. </p> Trout in tidal fishtanktag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-08-09:4778851:Topic:6335552016-08-09T07:13:14.472ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am currently building an aquaponics system. In my design I have 4 IBC's of 1000 liter (= 264 US gallon). Three of which will be a fish tank and one of them will be a sump tank. I plan to use rainbow trout. There are 9 ebb and flow growbeds involved, 4 of which are big and 5 are small.</p>
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<p>That was my original plan. But now I consider to use all four tanks for fish tank. So there will be no sump tank. This means that the water level in the fish tanks can fluctuate. The…</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am currently building an aquaponics system. In my design I have 4 IBC's of 1000 liter (= 264 US gallon). Three of which will be a fish tank and one of them will be a sump tank. I plan to use rainbow trout. There are 9 ebb and flow growbeds involved, 4 of which are big and 5 are small.</p>
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<p>That was my original plan. But now I consider to use all four tanks for fish tank. So there will be no sump tank. This means that the water level in the fish tanks can fluctuate. The maximal depth in the fish tanks will be approximately 900 mm (= 35''). In the worst case, when all 9 growbeds are fully filled with water, the water level will drop approximately 200 mm (=8"). I know that some fish don't like fluctuating water levels, but since rainbow trout naturally lives in fresh water streams, I can imagine that there the water level won't be constant as well and that therefore the rainbow trout won't bother my tidal fish tanks.</p>
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<p>But he, I am only guessing. Does any of you have any ideas or suggestions on this?</p>
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<p>Kind regards,</p>
<p>Lorenz</p>
<p></p> Dissolved Oxygen/Tank Loadingtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-07-02:4778851:Topic:5694962014-07-02T17:53:06.771ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>One of the most important items to consider is Dissolved Oxygen and Tank Loading in your fish tank. You overload a tank’s dissolved oxygen supply and you will experience a fish die off back to the number of fish that can be supported by the dissolved oxygen in that tank. </p>
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<p>In commercial operations, you had better have a lake or pond aeration system for each tank that keeps the dissolved oxygen at 6 to 12 ppm or better (How did he learn that?) Those silly little air stones…</p>
<p>One of the most important items to consider is Dissolved Oxygen and Tank Loading in your fish tank. You overload a tank’s dissolved oxygen supply and you will experience a fish die off back to the number of fish that can be supported by the dissolved oxygen in that tank. </p>
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<p>In commercial operations, you had better have a lake or pond aeration system for each tank that keeps the dissolved oxygen at 6 to 12 ppm or better (How did he learn that?) Those silly little air stones and cute little pumps simply do not hack it. </p>
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<p>A couple times a day I check dissolved oxygen with one of these meters: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-MW600-Dissolved-Oxygen-DO-Meter-SM600-NEW-/270569137030?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3eff2d6386#ht_768wt_1163">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milwaukee-MW600-Dissolved-Oxygen-DO-Meter-SM600-NEW-/270569137030?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3eff2d6386#ht_768wt_1163</a></p>
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<p>See photo attached.</p> Keeping your Pond or Tank Cool This Summertag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-20:4778851:Topic:5682492014-06-20T23:05:02.047ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>Keeping your pond cool and oxygenated should be your primary focus during the hot summer months. The warm weather has a dramatic affect on oxygen levels in your pond - the warmer the water, the lower the level of dissolved oxygen. Low oxygen levels can lead to fish kills, increased algae growth, and a reduction in beneficial bacteria resulting in an increase in ammonia, nitrites and nitrate.</p>
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<p>A relatively easy way to keep your pond cool is to add surface plants to the…</p>
<p>Keeping your pond cool and oxygenated should be your primary focus during the hot summer months. The warm weather has a dramatic affect on oxygen levels in your pond - the warmer the water, the lower the level of dissolved oxygen. Low oxygen levels can lead to fish kills, increased algae growth, and a reduction in beneficial bacteria resulting in an increase in ammonia, nitrites and nitrate.</p>
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<p>A relatively easy way to keep your pond cool is to add surface plants to the pond). If you have fish, a good goal is to have 70% of your pond surface area covered during the hottest weeks. You can add floating plants, such as water hyacinth, water lettuce, duck weed and water chestnut. Another option is to add a floating planter, or floating planting baskets (see attached floats available on eBay), which provide much more plant variety.<br/><br/>Also consider using a pond tint. These all-natural products act as a "sun block" for you pond - keeping temperatures lower and inhibiting algae growth. A great choice is the Pond Logic Plus (that includes the PondClear clarifying agent) which comes in either Nature's Blue or Twilight Blue Tint. <br/><br/>A bottom aeration system is extremely effective in cooling the pond water and increasing oxygen levels thereby ensuring healthy pond life, promoting beneficial bacteria growth, and lowering toxic gases and ammonia by promoting gas exchange. Double your aeration in the hot summer months.</p> It's getting cold, should I keep feeding the trout?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-11-08:4778851:Topic:5283902013-11-08T17:16:20.101ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>I have a 1000 gal system, with the fish tank 3' in the ground within my hoop house. That being said there is no heat added to the structure so it's getting cold in there. The current water temperature is about 35 F - this is Canada eh!. </p>
<p>I have 9 Rainbow Trout each is about 8" long at the moment along with some gold fish that I can't seem to catch. </p>
<p>So my question is, should I keep feeding the tout at these low temps? Is there a cutoff temp when I should stop feeding…</p>
<p>I have a 1000 gal system, with the fish tank 3' in the ground within my hoop house. That being said there is no heat added to the structure so it's getting cold in there. The current water temperature is about 35 F - this is Canada eh!. </p>
<p>I have 9 Rainbow Trout each is about 8" long at the moment along with some gold fish that I can't seem to catch. </p>
<p>So my question is, should I keep feeding the tout at these low temps? Is there a cutoff temp when I should stop feeding them? </p>
<p>Thanks for your input <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></p>
<p></p> Trout Fingerling Sources In Your Areatag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-04:4778851:Topic:5218222013-10-04T15:42:34.942ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>I can't figure out how to add my source here in E. TN to the leader above so this might be easier:</p>
<p>Ours come from Hampton Trout farm near Roan Mtn. in E. TN near Elizabethton and come out of pristine mountain stream water and are VERY healthy. I highly endorse them. Making another run there to restock tomorrow. Their # is: 423-725-3861</p>
<p>I can't figure out how to add my source here in E. TN to the leader above so this might be easier:</p>
<p>Ours come from Hampton Trout farm near Roan Mtn. in E. TN near Elizabethton and come out of pristine mountain stream water and are VERY healthy. I highly endorse them. Making another run there to restock tomorrow. Their # is: 423-725-3861</p> Wondering about updatestag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-08:4778851:Topic:5146092013-09-08T10:46:55.514ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
As a transplant from Maui, Hawaii to living along the Rogue River in Oregon, trout rather than Tilapia come to mind. Just curious on any latest stories successful or unsuccessful on trout in this area. I heard the Rogue River was almost too warm this year for the fish and have yet to visit any trout hatcheries to see what they are like. I don't know my long term plans, but do know people that would like to learn and try some small systems. Maybe trout is not the way to go. Can't imagine Tilapia…
As a transplant from Maui, Hawaii to living along the Rogue River in Oregon, trout rather than Tilapia come to mind. Just curious on any latest stories successful or unsuccessful on trout in this area. I heard the Rogue River was almost too warm this year for the fish and have yet to visit any trout hatcheries to see what they are like. I don't know my long term plans, but do know people that would like to learn and try some small systems. Maybe trout is not the way to go. Can't imagine Tilapia would be welcome, despite temperatures. Waste Pick-up Pipestag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-26:4778851:Topic:4112692012-10-26T00:03:46.743ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
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<p>I have 2 - 1,300 gallon tanks for Trout. I only have a few Trout left after selling off about 600 in each tank. I have drained the tanks into my pond and cleaned them before re-filling them getting ready for another 600 - 1 pound Trout in each tank.</p>
<p>This is a photo of the spiral slotted 2inch PVC Sch. 40 waste pick-up pipes that I use in each tank. The waste line is both horizontal across the bottom of the tank and vertical up the side of the tank. At the top…</p>
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<p>I have 2 - 1,300 gallon tanks for Trout. I only have a few Trout left after selling off about 600 in each tank. I have drained the tanks into my pond and cleaned them before re-filling them getting ready for another 600 - 1 pound Trout in each tank.</p>
<p>This is a photo of the spiral slotted 2inch PVC Sch. 40 waste pick-up pipes that I use in each tank. The waste line is both horizontal across the bottom of the tank and vertical up the side of the tank. At the top of the vertical pipe is a ''horse shoe'' over the edge of the tank to hold it in place.</p>
<p>Spiral slotting is done with a chop saw or miter saw.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656368132?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2656368132?profile=original" width="600"/></a></p> Trout on trout violence?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-21:4778851:Topic:3941982012-09-21T04:26:47.878ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>Maybe this is a product of having just a few fish in small tanks, but I wondered if trout sometimes attack similar size or slightly smaller fish that would be too large for them to eat. We harvested a couple of the largest fish from one tank and a couple days later two other fairly large fish appeared to have injuries around their tails and were barely swimming. Do trout get aggressive or territorial if there are only a few left in the tank?</p>
<p>Maybe this is a product of having just a few fish in small tanks, but I wondered if trout sometimes attack similar size or slightly smaller fish that would be too large for them to eat. We harvested a couple of the largest fish from one tank and a couple days later two other fairly large fish appeared to have injuries around their tails and were barely swimming. Do trout get aggressive or territorial if there are only a few left in the tank?</p> Opinions on Salttag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-09-20:4778851:Topic:3941042012-09-20T14:29:56.155ZJeffrey Wallshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JeffreyWalls
<p>I have been seeing more and published on the benefits of adding salt to grow tanks. I raise Koi, Trout and Catfish. What is the opinion out there in our Aquaculture world, should salt be added to the tank water in low quantities, say 1 to 1.25 ppt simply to condition the water before fish are added?<br/> <br/> Thanks for taking the time to reply</p>
<p>I have been seeing more and published on the benefits of adding salt to grow tanks. I raise Koi, Trout and Catfish. What is the opinion out there in our Aquaculture world, should salt be added to the tank water in low quantities, say 1 to 1.25 ppt simply to condition the water before fish are added?<br/> <br/> Thanks for taking the time to reply</p>