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Comment by David Schwinghamer on December 19, 2011 at 10:00am

I went to Chino Valley this last weekend to visit my mother and visited a tilapia aquaponics farm called tilapiaaquaponics.com. Jerry and Don are the men behind this thriving operation. They have a 1000 gallon tank filled with ready to eat sized tilapia along with another tote filled with fingerlings that drive their small growbed layout. They have been doing this for about two years and love to help anyone they can. These guys seem to be innovative in that they are building low cost but effective solar air and water heater.

Comment by David Schwinghamer on December 19, 2011 at 9:41am

The guy from tank and barrel, his name is Phil Grant and I believe he will give you a price break or free delivery if you mention my name.

Comment by Dave & Yvonne Story on December 19, 2011 at 8:17am

I like the rubbermaid tanks from Ace for fish tanks and building my own grow beds.

I have learned a lot about how to make grow beds, from my mistakes. but for $150, I might just try an IBC.

Comment by Dave & Yvonne Story on December 19, 2011 at 4:40am

My last summer's setup is my picture. it was shadded from the evening sun. I did not use a cooler. my water never went above 95f. Tilapia are African fish. they can take the heat. now this time of year, I use aquarium heaters a bunch of 400 watt. my tanks never go below 77f. Tilapia get stressed at about 55f.

I have 15 fish in one tank outside. two tanks (600 gal &150 gal) are in my greenhouse. each tank has its own grow-bed. 

no right way.. no wrong way.. take care of the fish and the fish will take care of you.

Comment by Mark on December 18, 2011 at 11:49pm

http://www.tanknbarrel.com

Was it this person from AJ? I found him on Craig's List. What should I be budgeting per IBC tote? Also, not skimping on media, what can I do locally that I can still justify the cost of? I like the control of the garage environment for the fish. When I was originally going to go outside with the tank, I thought burying it would be a great idea. What do you have to run for heaters on your system this time of year?

Comment by Mark on December 18, 2011 at 11:11pm

Hi, I am new here. I am most of the way through Sylvia's book and am trying to get my arms around putting together my first system. I watched videos on using large framed plastic storage / transit containers. I have the ability to do those modifications. I don't know how to locate a safe and inexpensive source though. My next hurdle is getting an inert media. I was going to try a 3/4" river rock but wonder if anyone could advise me of a scavenge source in metro PHX. I am in SW Mesa. It seems that my best location is going to be with fish in the garage piped to grow beds outside. I am concerned about the water getting too hot in late summer. Any input is welcome. My intention is to raise tilapia for us and perhaps fry to share with others. I'd also like to raise some Pacu. We used to have one in a 55 gallon aquarium a couple years ago; he was awesome. He looked like a piranha (but they allegedly don't eat meat). This has come about with being out of work for over a year now. We have four kids aging from 18 months to 11 years and my wife is a flight attendant. I have a garden at our new place in Dobson Woods but there seem to be so many limitations based on proximity to the house, the pool, the dogs...I always new there should be something like AP but coul never put my finger on it. I appreciate having access to your accounts and wisdom. Thank you!

Comment by Sheri Schmeckpeper on December 18, 2011 at 8:03pm

Dr. George Brooks has bred the freshwater shrimp. He's going to give us some when we're ready; we were going to grow them in one of our tanks. But they take a lot more water than fish, and I think they like deep water. Let us know what you find out.

Comment by Dave & Yvonne Story on December 18, 2011 at 7:48pm

Thank you.

ebay looked good. also I have been thinking about having fresh water shrimp under the duckweed. A friend of mine is researching freshwater shrimp under his lettuce at UA. I will need to change the depth of my duckweed to about 4 inches. Just thinking out-loud.

Comment by Sheri Schmeckpeper on December 18, 2011 at 7:31pm

GardenPool has it on occasion.

Google search:
Duckweed at the Phx zoo: http://www.fractalnature.com/duckweed.html  Hmmm. They have a lot...Maybe during Zoolights...

You can buy it from a place in Oro Valley: http://www.azgardens.com/p-351-duckweed-lemna-minor-1-lb-bag.aspx  A pound is a lot!

I've heard it can be found at either some hydroponics stores (I don't think HomeGrown has any at their stores) or pond supply stores.

eBay sounds like a good option

Comment by Dave & Yvonne Story on December 16, 2011 at 6:29pm

I used to buy and sell on eBay. Thank you

 

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