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Author:  peterold [ Apr 22nd, '17, 07:31 ]
Post subject:  Building My First System

Hi,
I'm building an outdoor herb garden system this summer with 25 Tilapia powering it. I live in New York State, so I'm hoping to have the system active from May to the end of September before it gets too cold outside. I don't think my tilapia will be fully grown by the end of the season, but I'm growing more for the plants right now. The fish will come later when I can set up some type of 3 season greenhouse or move things inside.

Glad to be here! Hope to learn a lot and contribute where I can.

Author:  scotty435 [ Apr 22nd, '17, 18:11 ]
Post subject:  Re: Building My First System

Welcome to the forum Peter. I think you're right about the Tilapia, maybe you can overwinter some of them indoors to keep your stock going.

Author:  wes1977 [ Apr 24th, '17, 20:04 ]
Post subject:  Re: Building My First System

Yeah I'm thinking you are to far north for Tilapia. I'm in a non heated greenhouse in Virginia and don't believe I can do Tilapia. I have overwintered blue gills and I have gold fish in there now. If you have a heated green house you might can do it. Or heat the water.

Author:  peterold [ Apr 29th, '17, 08:59 ]
Post subject:  Re: Building My First System

I'm heating the water, but just to extend the season. Over winter is too much. Maybe next year...

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