"No problem. We would have to fish them out of my big tank, but I do have some juveniles that would be perfect for a system that has just started. email me at townhousefarmer@gmail.com and we can make arrangements.
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Tilapia illness...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Kadish Mar 12. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I was hoping someone else has run into this and can give me some inside on cause and cure. I have some rather large tilapia, 7-8 inches. I recently moved them outside to their new, larger growout…Continue
DC Metro IBC Tote Tank
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phil Olive Apr 11. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, I have been raising tilapia indoors since last summer. This year I want to move my largest fish to an outdoor system. The fish tank will be a 275 gallon tote. I want to move the fish out…Continue
Bolting and plant ideas...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vlad Jovanovic Jan 4. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Ok, I have two questions for the group.First, I seem to have a problem with my romaine lettuce. It always gets long and gangly instead of making nice heads. I think it is called bolting? I have tried…Continue
Maybe this is an odd question... floating poop
Started this discussion. Last reply by Windy Elliott Dec 8, 2011. 20 Replies 0 Likes
I have three systems (soon to be four) with tilapia of different sizes. The one that has my largest pennyfish is my best system in that the plants grow like crazy and the fish always seem happy.…Continue
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Windy Elliott replied to Dave Love's discussion tilapia fry-- east coast source"They ship very well, but I would be close enough that you could pick them up. Unfortunately, I don't have any available right now. But I can let you know when I do."
Windy Elliott replied to Dave Love's discussion tilapia fry-- east coast source"I don't have any fry or fingerlings, but I could sell you some juveniles.
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Windy Elliott commented on Sylvia Bernstein's page Aquaponics Job Board"Hi Everyone!
I currently live in the DC Metro, but am having serious fantasies of buying a plot of land in colorado, building a tiny house, and being close to my family. My job here is in cyber security, but I'm open to other options. If…"
Phil Olive replied to Windy Elliott's discussion DC Metro IBC Tote Tank"Hi Windy,
I am a DC resident trying to get involved with aquaponics but am just starting out.
If you would like any help insulating your system or would be willing to give a tour, I'd love to check out the operation and help out if…"
Jonathan Kadish replied to Windy Elliott's discussion Tilapia illness..."Sounds may have something to do with the swim bladder.
http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/Swim%20Bladder%20Disorder.html
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Windy Elliott replied to Lonny Harper's discussion Sick fish"That's perfect. I was having some splashing issues as well and was thinking of adding a plastic curtin. But if I am going to add a pond liner, I will just incorporate that into the design."
Windy Elliott replied to Windy Elliott's discussion Tilapia illness..."No. But if it happens again, I will get one."
TCLynx replied to Windy Elliott's discussion Tilapia illness..."Did you get any pictures to show?
I'm sorry I have no experience with whatever that is."
Windy Elliott replied to Lonny Harper's discussion Sick fish"I have a galvanized sump tank for my fish. Should I be worried? It is a stock tank for watering animals so I just assumed it would be safe. If it isn't, I can switch it out with a fish tank I just happen to have handy right this second. Please…"
Windy Elliott posted a discussionTilapia illness...
I was hoping someone else has run into this and can give me some inside on cause and cure. I have some rather large tilapia, 7-8 inches. I recently moved them outside to their new, larger growout tank for the summer. While I was doing this I found three fish with something wrong with them. The have very round bodies, smaller than normal fins and they swim with their heads down. I have taken them out of the tank and euthenized them because I assumed this was some kind of genetic defect or…See More
Windy Elliott replied to Windy Elliott's discussion DC Metro IBC Tote Tank"I bought some insulating wraps and some foam insulation board. I'm going to put two 2" boards under it and use another to make a top and then wrap the entire thing in the blankets. And it will sit in the shade all year, so I don't…"
"I would consider wraping the tank with insulation, insulated cover to keep the cost of heating down. And shade over it for the summer. Last weekend I saw a failed 275 gallon tote media, and a…"
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- At 11:48am on May 2, 2011,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome Windy,
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 get in there and start asking questions. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.
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. You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.
Please participate and check in with us every day! We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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