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Cleaning an IBC tank.... How???
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Nabong Nov 11, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am the new owner of a lovely 330 gal IBC tank:-) It's been cut open, the metal frame has been painted forest green.... hmmm - there was canola oil in the tank previously and now needs to be washed…Continue
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This is a place to both share good experiences we have with aquaponics vendors, and the bad and downright ugly experiences we have had.
David Nabong replied to Lori Platt's discussion Cleaning an IBC tank.... How???"Although this is an old thread, one thing you can try is TSP, or tri sodium phosphate. You can find it in the paint aisle. There a many articles about it being an environmental pollutant, and that is because phosphate is of course a fertilizer, soil…"
Rich Milliron commented on Lori Platt's photo
cleaning out the IBC
"Thanks for the great update Lori, you've given me a lot to think about. I think I'm going to stick with catfish, for now - and of course my faithful goldfish! Keep those pictures come'n! ~Rich"
Rich Milliron commented on Lori Platt's photocleaning out the IBC
"Lori, how did I miss that you made this cool IBC setup and have added tilapia? It really looks elegant in your sun room. Where did you get the IBC? Even in the sun room, do you think you will still need to heat the water for the fish? Or does the…"
Kobus Jooste commented on Lori Platt's photo
New indoor winter resort
"Amazing how people from around the world can look at something and develop the same thought. A partner in my development company did exactly this! (just outdoors)"
"Redwood Valley is really tiny... and the Post Office does not drive out dirt roads (which is where we are...3410 Black Bart Trail)... FedEx and UPS go out here, but the post office does not... so if you sent it via USPS, you've gotta use the PO…"
Sylvia Bernstein left a comment for Lori Platt"Hi Lori, sorry...I got confused. It is going USPS priority."
Sylvia Bernstein left a comment for Lori Platt"Hi Lori, it is Fed Ex so we will send it to the address you listed. Thanks!"
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- new setup March 2010
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- 300 gal rubbermaid stock tank for the fish, 3 growbeds... 2 are 3'x2'x8in deep. 1 is 4'x8'x 12in deep. Filled with hydroton and lava rock (large bed is 2/3 lava rock, 1/3 hydroton) flood and drain, using a bell siphon, continuous flow pump from fish tank. Have about 70-100 goldfish, a couple of koi, mosquito fish, just got about 100 tilapia - very small (fry size) and have them in a cage till they are a little bigger.
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- At 9:22pm on September 23, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…
- It is on it's way ;-)
- At 11:19pm on September 22, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…
- Hi Lori, sorry...I got confused. It is going USPS priority.
- At 10:34pm on September 22, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…
- Hi Lori, it is Fed Ex so we will send it to the address you listed. Thanks!
- At 6:11pm on September 22, 2010, Sylvia Bernstein said…
- Lori, thanks for your order! Do you want us to ship the fish food to somewhere other than a P.O. Box? Just wanted to check.
Sylvia
- At 8:56am on August 27, 2010,
Nate Storey said… - Hey Lori, thanks for the compliment on the towers- they're working great for strawberries! Anyway, I hadn't seen your system pictures I don't think. Very nice setup. Very clean, very nice design. I love clean looking sys. setups. Are you using greenroof tiles for your small growbeds? That's what they look like to me and I can't stop thinking about them now. I think they might be perfect for this kind of application, and cheap. Anyway, it looks like you're doing a lot right to me, good looking system, nice leeks. (I freaking love leeks. No, love is an understatement, I freaking adore leeks, mmm.)
- At 10:51am on May 30, 2010,
Andy Smith said… - Welcome Lori-- Wow we are really spread out in California, I drove to San Diego to get Tilapia Fry-- to Coachella Valley ( where Jeff Lives) for Tilapia Fingerlings, and Chino to get the proper supplies for my raft system. I think you are smart using Goldfish they are easily obtainable and will live in almost any temperature water. I am trying to build some sort of solar water heater to keep my Tilapia tank temp. up to 75 degrees. What Temp. does your tank stay. Don't you get a lot of algae with the sun hitting your tank? Andy
- At 2:47pm on May 24, 2010, Rich Milliron said…
- Nice new shots Lori, your fish look like happy campers. I'm still in the "trying to cycle" mode. Very hard on the few goldfish I have left. Going to try a fishless cycle with my larger (100 gal fish tank) system. Off on a furlough today, and in search of 100% pure ammonia. I've already got the Maxicrop (Sylivia talked about) for the veggies. Turns out we have a hydoponic store in town, I didn't even know about. Keep those pictures come'n!
- At 1:38pm on May 20, 2010, Rich Milliron said…
- Not sure if I ever shot this reply off? Anyway... a year ago my wife bought 100 catfish finger-lings from Stillwater AquaFarms, 7633 Locust Road, Pleasant Grove, CA 95668, (530) 343-0405. They ship'm. We tossed them in our old in ground pool (turned it into a big pond), we hadn't used in a few years. Haven't seen them since! They are bottom scavengers. I'll have to toss in a line and see if there's really anything down there.
I too would love to have tilapia, but not unless I could solar heat the water in the winter, and it just doesn't seem doable.
- At 9:34pm on May 17, 2010, Rich Milliron said…
- Very nice setup Lori, what kind of fish do you have going?
- At 10:09pm on May 8, 2010,
Kenneth Wayne Graham said… - Hi Lori,
Glad to here from you and I love your setup with all the hydroton! Well, I have been doing Aeroponics for about 2 years. I started with an Aerogarden and they have supported the system well when things break. I also do a lot of high nutrient soil gardening, all in containers on my deck in my townhome community. However, I am getting ready to build my own aeroponic bubbler system to continue to grow heirloom tomatoes and lettuces. Also, I will be adding a true aeroponic system to my setup by next Spring. It's been a slow but onward progression. Love what you are doing with AQUAPONICS. One of these days, perhaps we can get together and share notes. I will be adding pics of my setup as time progresses.
Glad to be here! :)
-Ken
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