Backyard Aquaponics
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i am in puget sound, have a new AP system, and also have a source for Tilapia, say hello!

Hey Rob,

I'm a student at the Evergreen State College, and am working with a group of students to develop a passive solar greenhouse, in which we would house an AP system. We have finalized our passive solar design, and are working to get permits to build. While that process runs its course, we are trying to reach out to more WA state AP folk to get a better understanding of how systems are working out here. Would you have time to answer some questions either over the phone or on the forum? Anyways, looking forward to hearing from you!

Joe

Hello Rob,

Is your fish tank heated? How many Tilapia do you have in there?

Any pictures?

15 that were supposed to be finger length but they are only 1" so in the aquarium they sit for now lol

Hi Rob -
I'm new to the forum and see you are also in western Washington. I just set up a system in my backyard and its about done cycling. Next is fish! I was leaning toward bluegill but would be interested to learn more about tilapia.
Thanks,
Alex

alex, avoid them! its too cold here,unless you have a 80 degree heated system, but i can hook you up with pellet fed trout ready to go locally which will be a MUCH better way to go, call me or text me 253-350-5101 and im always up LATE so dont be shy if its late
Rob

hey alex it was good chatting with you last night sorry my cell died and my kid was gone with my charger lol

No worries - great talking with you as well - are you going to try to make it to the Puyallup fair tomorrow? I think Sylvia Bernstein is holding a workshop at 1:00

Puyallup fair! That brings back childhood memories. Now I'm jonsin for a scone!

New guy up N. Bham area, new to this, nothing built yet, but like to build something simple soon, pretty interesting!

nah i can find more info here, i read up just looks like a big sales seminar

Ill be at the Mother Earth event down in puyallup tomorrow!

Excellent Doc! Maybe we can meet up there - give a call if time allows 425-677-5000

Hi Deezil -
Use extreme caution once you head down the path there's no turning back
Also, of note right there in Bham are some great folks who sell awesome seeds - you can find them at uprising seeds.

Good luck with your system!

ya its addicting lol