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chris taylor Swamp Creek Farms

Male

Whigham, GA

United States

Profile Information:

How did you find us?: a friend
If you found us through a referral or a newsletter, which was it?: DIY Aquaponics
Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: Yes
If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): flood and drain media, NFT, combination, Currently it is from IBC tanks. 275 gal - I have 50 channel catfish, 10 speckled cats, 20-30 bream, a few algae eaters, and a bass some where in there. Flood and drain GB above the FT and also NFT system off to the side. I got into AP in the spring of 10, worked great for the season, now I am waiting for the winter to come and rebuild a bigger and better system.
How old is your system?: 1 - 2 yrs
What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Catfish, Other
How big is your fish tank?: two IBC tanks
Please tell us something else about yourself.: I'm 28 years old, play drums in a funky blues band. I am trying to work on building a hydro electric generator within the system, and also some wind turbines to help it along.

Comment Wall:

Sylvia Bernstein

Hi Chris,

Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to join in. Always thrilled to have experienced growers join us – please post some photos of your system!

A great place to start is to read the How to Use This Site link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Main page.

Please add a photo of yourself and participate!

Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.

Sylvia

Oct 29, 2010
TCLynx

Is it just one IBC you have as a fish tank? Seems like a lot of fish if so.

Nov 9, 2010
TCLynx

I've never figured out how to reliably tell male and female channel catfish apart and to try breeding in such small tanks, I think you would have to be certain you were putting a proper pair together. Catfish don't mature till 3-5 years in age and by then they could be really big fish. The one I kept for two years (which means it was probably three years old) weighed in at 10 lbs.

Nov 10, 2010
TCLynx

Cool, would love to hear more about it then!

Nov 10, 2010
Chi Ma

Where's Waldo?

Mar 28, 2011
Ruckus Esteban

Hey Neighbor,

The eventual goal is to cover the entire pool and build out a commercial scale system that will use the full space available. I am taking baby steps though. I have covered the shallow end, have two small test systems up (1 media, 1 dwc), and am working towards a larger system with a few IBC totes.

If you are ever around town, I would love to bounce ideas off you. I'll keep you in mind next time I'm headed north.

All the best,
Robbie

Apr 1, 2011
Jay Wolf

Hey Chris,

How did the delivery turn out? Let me know when you have time.

Take Care,

Jay

Apr 13, 2011
Jay Wolf

Good Morning Sir,

Just wanted to send you a note to say I am still alive. Been swamped trying to get investor money, but hopefully things will turn soon. Hope all is well!!!!

Jay

Jun 2, 2011
Carey Ma

Hey dude, you got some interesting ideas going on there. I'd love to know more.

Cheers

Sep 12, 2011
Bob

Chris,

What is the best tasting fish to stock a small NE GA pond? The Pond is in a field with cows, spring fed and 5 feet at the deepest point and 40 feet across.

May 22, 2012
David Schwinghamer

Constant flood and drain means you have a small drain hole and your input is enough to sustain water in the growbed at all times? At what depth does the water stay at?

Jun 14, 2012
Bob

Chris,

No I am not up yet, I am regrouping and starting smaller. I really love the concept but don't know what I am doing yet.

Jul 20, 2012
John Carpenter

You're really close by -- if you can spare the time in mid to late October, we sure would like to see your setup. Thanks.

Oct 3, 2012

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