tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555033592268651262.post7018152492353780004..comments2023-04-18T02:22:24.818-07:00Comments on 3x5 Aquaponics: Poor Man's Greenhouse (aka High Tunnel)Meg Stouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01620672313029212529noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555033592268651262.post-90562322685440874262013-04-06T20:02:02.657-07:002013-04-06T20:02:02.657-07:00I ended up succeeding with bluegill, minnows, and ...I ended up succeeding with bluegill, minnows, and goldfish in the sump tank. I've gone two winters now (and the summers, including a crazy heat wave) and all three species did OK outside. I didn't even cover up my greenhouse this past year until mid-January, and everyone survived fine.<br /><br />Again, for random folks who browse to this page, I ended up getting tapped to write <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Aquaponic-Gardening/dp/1615642358" rel="nofollow">The Complete Idiot's Guide to Aquaponic Gardening</a> for Penguin Book Group. The book is now available for purchase at Amazon.com. It includes lots of DIY plans as well as everything I wished I could have found in a book back when I was starting out (which wasn't very long ago...). So far the reviews are good!Meg Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620672313029212529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555033592268651262.post-29673371010688326002011-02-25T05:06:22.833-08:002011-02-25T05:06:22.833-08:00I worry about the winter temperatures, though. Eve...I worry about the winter temperatures, though. Even with the greenhouse, it'll get nippy up here in the DC area.Meg Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620672313029212529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555033592268651262.post-27414898514892348232011-02-23T20:00:03.668-08:002011-02-23T20:00:03.668-08:00I like to eat catfish, so when I start my system t...I like to eat catfish, so when I start my system they'll most likely be my primary staple.Backyard Urban Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990645989912766349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555033592268651262.post-50279748781397718332011-02-21T13:03:43.856-08:002011-02-21T13:03:43.856-08:00So I'm seeing that channel catfish look pretty...So I'm seeing that channel catfish look pretty ideal, almost as "good" as tilapia in that they are hardy and will eat just about anything (including commercial feed, oh lazy me). <a href="http://www.redbayfarm.com/Assets/Raising_Catfish_in_Barrel.pdf" rel="nofollow">This 1973 article</a> talks about raising 40 catfish in a 55 gallon drum, which encorages me. It also looks like I could get 5" - 7" channel cats from <a href="http://www.castawaylakes.com/FishStocking.html" rel="nofollow">Cast Away Lakes</a> for only $1 per fish.Meg Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620672313029212529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555033592268651262.post-44600849436839831082011-02-21T12:21:15.688-08:002011-02-21T12:21:15.688-08:00There's a long list of "Virginia Fishes&q...There's a <a href="http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/fish/" rel="nofollow">long list of "Virginia Fishes" at the DGIF website</a>, but they don't explain which species would do well in what is essentially a small pond. There are four varieties of catfish listed, though.Meg Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01620672313029212529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555033592268651262.post-26983086947067708562011-02-21T10:01:23.745-08:002011-02-21T10:01:23.745-08:00How about catfish?How about catfish?Backyard Urban Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990645989912766349noreply@blogger.com