Tag Archives: Fish

Tilapia

Posted on 04/18/2011 by

Introduction Since we live in the Arizona desert, which is a hot climate, the best edible fish for us to use in an aquaponics system it tilapia. Nile tilapia, in particular, can handle warmer temperatures. This post will be dynamic … Continue reading →

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Images of Nitrification

Posted on 04/18/2011 by

Every tank has to go through a startup cycle, or nitrification process. This is a process in which a buildup of fish waste, which becomes ammonia, causes a natural bacteria to develop that turns the ammonia into nitrites. These nitrites … Continue reading →

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Sinking the Tank into the Ground

Posted on 04/18/2011 by

We decided to put it below ground so that the earth would provide natural insulation against the scorching desert heat and the fluctuation in temperature year ’round and from day to night. In all honesty, we’re putting a larger tank … Continue reading →

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Images of our Aquaponics System

Posted on 03/02/2011 by
Building the tank from a 275gal food storage tank. (Cutting the metal fram)

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Here is a photo journal of our aquaponics setup. A picture is worth a thousand words, so enjoy the story! Continue reading →

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Cycling a Fish Tank

Posted on 02/21/2011 by

This is the process that fish tanks go through when they’re first set up. Typically it takes 4-6 weeks for the process to complete itself. During that time, regular testing and care is needed to sustain the fish. Ammonia The … Continue reading →

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