personal fishfarm

[Colombo]

Got hold of some fiberglass molds for recycle bins, got creative and now I am finishing up my first 600+ gallon tank. Probably going with cats and maybe a run of tilapia during the summer.

[WhiskeyJack]

Hey Colombo. This is awsome. Could you give a detailed accounting of your efforts on this one. I would really like to learn from your experiences on this one. And i think this thread should turn into its own section.

[Colombo]

No problem, I had a false start last year but whipped out the shovel and got to work now. I'm building a smoker/grill next to the tank location too.

[goodnightChesty1775]

man if you can make vids for the whole process.

[Ghost]

How do you plan on feedin' em?

[Colombo]

How do you plan on feedin' em?

Already got an idea for free bugs, solar fence charger modified to a bug zapper along with organics from the garden as well as duckweed particularly for the tilapia. Got to do some test runs with both the catfish and the tilapia but from what I've gathered so far the tilapia will be easier.

[Ghost]

Sounds solid man. Pics and/or videos will be great.

[goodnightChesty1775]

and if you go catfish, and see a hel of deal on dry dog food, id scoop up a bunch store it in 5gal buckets and use that lol. im sure it would work just fine.

[WhiskeyJack]

Hows that fish farm comin bro???

[Colombo]

1/2  filled it about 2 weeks ago found a leak, sealed it up and finished filling it last night actually. Got some brim in it now to start the bio in the filter and put down pavers and a strawberry wall next to it. I'll get some pics tonight and post them tomorrow [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

[Crow]

man if you can make vids for the whole process.

.....?
You'll give him 100$?
You will thank him graciously?

Ummm if you make vids for the whole process it will be pretty cool.

What are you planning on using to keep the the water flowing to keep it from gooing into pure slime?

I was trying to come up with a solar powered/windmill that would keep the water disturbed  for a lil vanity pond thingy for my front yard.  But, never built it didn't have the money for it

[Colombo]

Probably going with a compressed air backup flow system for power outages. Have some water plants in trays for beginning the bio cycle. Still working on the filter system, I'd like to go solar here in florida. It's starting to come together. Got some Ideas for hardened firing positions, just gotta come up with a proper disguise for them.

[thatGuy]

Bro, I am loving the brick work!

Thanks for keeping us up to date.

[Colombo]

Bro, I am loving the brick work!

Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Wait till you see the pillbox/smoker I'm thinking about

[thatGuy]

I can't wait bro,

Does anyone know where to find technical drawing or literature on AguaPonics? I am interested in building a 600 fish system.

[NOLA556]

my BOL's fish farm

[thatGuy]

I kinda hate you right now Nola...

[Crow]

I can't wait bro,

Does anyone know where to find technical drawing or literature on AguaPonics? I am interested in building a 600 fish system.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Fish-Pond/

Tg quit being lazy! Told you guys about this site already

[Colombo]

Very nice Nola.

Some aquaponics sources
http://aquaponicsjournal.com/

http://aquaponicscommunity.com/

[thatGuy]

Valentine's day Ranger grave?

A fighting position for the modern military?

"Ah.. Sarge, I think you are taking this whole 'battle buddy' thing a little too far"

But seriously, I love instuctable Crow... but I am looking into a much more complected system then a pond. Where I am it is too hot and dry for a low efficiency system like that.

[Crow]

Sounds like an excuse  [url=http://yoursmiles.org/p-m
I think you maybe smart enough to make your own. I would suggest a network of buried or semi buried 50gal drums one being your filter andproxy for your pump or what have you, maybe use a thick net for the tops of the barrels to regulate heat and dust this would also be the  reason to bury them as well as cover them with a lean to or something for a barrier from the elements. What eva! Good luck tg. If I get bored enough I may look more into it.

[thatGuy]

Not an excuse bro, I am just looking at producing proten and what systems are most effective in a labor in product out stand point.

I would like to replicate the system that UrbanFarmingGuys are using but I'm not willing to jump in all willy nilly because that approach eats time and money like there is no tomorrow. I would rather have useful information that allows me to design a solid system so I am not fumbling in the dark with my cash... I got a very limited supply of time and even less money.

Check out their video it looks like a really trick setup.

Aquaponics HOW TO

[Crow]

Thanks to my faux 3g I got I can't really watch anything on youtube. was just kidding about the excuse comment but but you made my day when you said "willy nilly" still laughing from it.   

[WhiskeyJack]

Damn colombo, its comin along nicley.... I like the strawberries in the wall idea. great use of space man. and the brick work is lookin great. Keep it up.. [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

[thatGuy]

It's all good Crow, I didn't take offence I just wanted to better explain myself. If you end up somewhere with a real connection you should check out that video, it's awesome!