We're in the process of restructuring our entire greenhouse/grow space and will be removing the Aquaculture part of the system - it currently operates as a decoupled aquaponics system - since we don't know how long it will be 'down'.
1) AST Endurance 4000 auto back-flush filter
2) ALITA AL-40 Air pump (runs the filters auto back-flush and mineralization tank)
3) 1200 gallon (87"Diameter, 67"High) Food Safe Polyethylene tank
4) Commercial Grade Reflective Foam Core Radiant Barrier Insulation / Thermal Insulation Shield for fish tank
5) Airlift Component that flows ~15-20GPM You don't need a pump to run this filter = lower operational costs!
6) Approx. 250 - 300 Healthy Tilapia
~100 Pure Blue Nile from Lakeway Tilapia
~200 Hybrid (Part Pure Pearl Strain and Part Pure Lake Nasser!) from Americulture
* These are high quality, fast-growing, great-tasting fish that reproduce prolifically
They've been fed a diet of Organic Fish Pellets since they were fingerlings (as Fry they were fed Spirulina/Algae wafers) and are extremely healthy.
This is a great opportunity for someone, whether new or a veteran to aquaponics/aquaculture, to get a great deal on high-quality equipment and healthy fish. We're more than happy to share what we've learned over this last 2-3 years, going from a small IBC based system to a larger IBC system (6 totes or fish and filters!), and now to the single tank/auto filter design...
We're asking $2,500 for all, and will consider partial purchases if they work out ok (eg. we obviously can't just sell the fish tank,.. leaving the fish and filter
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COSTS TO REPLACE:-------------------------------------
AST Endurance 4000 Filter - $2,199.00 (includes Alita AL-40 air pump)
1200 Gallon Fish Tank - $800.00
Insulation, etc. - $100.00
Airlift Components - $100.00
300 500gr Pure Strain - $600.00 +++
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TOTAL COST TO REPLACE:~ $3,800.00
Backyard Aquaponics
