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Mack Lane replied to John Wilson's discussion Pump size for new system

"I just happen to have one of these http://www.lockewell.com/pdf/goulds/pe_series.pdf laying around the shop and wandered what you thought about it Lynx. I'm going to be starting out with a 1:1 350gal FT, so I know it's kind of…"

yesterday

George replied to Mack Lane's discussion List of compatible fish species

"My 440 gal tank with 375 gals or so of water is mostly in the ground and water temp swings are much lower than the air swings. We'll see how it goes this summer. Bluegill are feeding well with water temp 72-74."

Mar 28

TCLynx replied to Mack Lane's discussion List of compatible fish species

"Bluegill are easy John. They will eat pellet feeds just fine once they are big enough and as long as you have a big enough system/fish tank that the temperatures won't swing too drastic from a hot day to an unexpectedly cold night,…"

Mar 27

John replied to Mack Lane's discussion List of compatible fish species

"I am trying to decide on the best fish to begin growing and the bluegill sounds good (I live in Georgia). But what do they eat? Will they eat regular pelleted foods or do they have to have live food? "

Mar 27

Stevie Martens and Mack Lane are now friends

Feb 16

Mack Lane joined TCLynx's group

Catfish Growers

That is a 12 inch air stone next to that catfish in the picture.

Feb 10

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Mack Lane joined TCLynx's group

Bluegill or Bream Growers

The often overlooked fish option that can handle the high temperatures like tilapia but also the cool temperatures like catfish but still be small enough for a 100 gallon tank and acceptable to eat for people who refuse fish who lack scales.

Feb 10

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Mitchell Fontan replied to Mack Lane's discussion List of compatible fish species

"I followed Mack over here, good read and some excellent advise, thanks guys. Mitch"

Feb 10

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GULF SOUTH AQUAPONICS

A group devoted to AQUAPONICS in states and regions in The Gulf South including Mexico.

Feb 10

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TCLynx replied to Mack Lane's discussion List of compatible fish species

"I had problems with the bluegill dieing when I had them in a 100 gallon stock tank fish tank but since I moved them to the 300 gallon tanks, I think I have maybe lost 1 fish out of 100 which is about the same average I seem to run on the catfish in…"

Feb 10

chris taylor Swamp Creek Farms replied to Mack Lane's discussion List of compatible fish species

"yeah I have had those in my systems before, bream seem to be hard to keep going, catfish are way easier and dont mind the climate change too much. I snagged my first fish from my ponds, eventually I bought some…"

Feb 10

chris taylor Swamp Creek Farms left a comment for Mack Lane

"hey neighbor, how are ya doing? we should meet up one day and compare systems and ideas. I am in whigham, just on decatur gradycounty line"

Feb 10

Mack Lane joined M Cosmo's group