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| Author: | hatsofftoya [ Aug 21st, '12, 09:28 ] |
| Post subject: | where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
Hey there. I just signed up for the forum. I have grown using hydroponics in the past and was blown away by the idea of having plants fed by fish lol. I am interested in growing catfish and crawfish and probably some peppers or leafy veggies. I have been searching google and have not been able to figure out where to get fish that I can use.  Where have all you guys gotten your fish? I live in the san fernando valley in Los Angeles. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! 
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| Author: | TCLynx [ Aug 21st, '12, 09:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
I recommend searching for fish farms in your state and you may be limited to species that are allowed by your state's regulations. However I think Catfish are allowed in California. here is one of the first listings that came up when I googled california fish farms http://centralvalleyaquafarm.com/ I recommend fishless cycling before you get your fish though. http://www.aquaponiclynx.com/fishless-cycling |
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| Author: | hatsofftoya [ Aug 21st, '12, 09:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
Yeah I'm familiar with plants, so that's not a problem. the fish and game website gave me a list of hatcheries but they're only trout  are there any websites that ship catfish? |
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| Author: | hatsofftoya [ Aug 21st, '12, 09:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
Oh this is also a small scale thing. |
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| Author: | Baja_Traveler [ Aug 21st, '12, 10:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
Here, this may help... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59256860/Public%20Aquaculture%20List%20Report.pdf Another great source is Asian markets - bring a cooler, they almost all sell live catfish & tilapia. Look for (or Google) a 99 Ranch store near you. |
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| Author: | hatsofftoya [ Aug 21st, '12, 11:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
99 ranch's sell live fish?!?! gotta give em a call or just go there lol thanks |
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| Author: | Baja_Traveler [ Aug 21st, '12, 12:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
I posted an old copy of the DFG Aquaculture Report (apparently there is no way to edit posts here?) Here is the current version: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/59256860/Public%20Aquaculture%20List%20Report-2.pdf |
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| Author: | DrLuke [ Aug 21st, '12, 13:29 ] |
| Post subject: | where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
You can edit posts, but you currently have a time limit in which to do it. |
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| Author: | hatsofftoya [ Aug 21st, '12, 15:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
also... Does anybody know where to get redclaw crawfish in southern california? or any vendors who will ship? |
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| Author: | keith [ Aug 22nd, '12, 21:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
stick fin farms out of florida ships redclaw crayfish |
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| Author: | Ronmaggi [ Aug 23rd, '12, 00:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
Catfish are illegal to import into California, last I read, due to channel catfish virus. As for the crawfish, I would check an Asian seafood market, sometimes they sell live crawfish. Tilapia is going to be the easiest to aquire in SoCal. You could also try bass, but they take a long time to grow out. |
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| Author: | hatsofftoya [ Aug 23rd, '12, 06:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: where do i get fish to start my aquaponics setup? |
oh thanks for the info! |
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