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| Author: | ThisGeekyChick [ Aug 5th, '17, 06:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Hello from Central Vancouver Island |
Looking to convert our 18'x48" metal frame, 6,400gal pool in to an aquaponics system. The pool would be outdoors and feed a small greenhouse next to it. Have two 55gal drums and a 55gal glass tank that could be used to raise fry, indoors if needed. We're in zone 7b, possibly a microclimate of 8a and am wondering if keeping trout year round is a possibility? Have loads of experience with salt water and freshwater ponds/tanks so learning curve is relatively small bio/mech wise, just hard to find information on outdoor stock on the island. Cheers! |
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| Author: | dlf_perth [ Aug 5th, '17, 15:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hello from Central Vancouver Island |
Welcome to the forum. Sorry on the fish, long way below you in Aust... hopefully Scotty435 will be along soon. He is not so far away from you. There are a few threads around about large ponds/pools. Should be able to find them with the search. You wont run a system like that as a classic AP - so you will probably need to touch in to some of the non-AP stuff around pool conversion (bio-pools) and low-end aquaculture. But it is all do-able. good luck with your endeavour. |
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| Author: | Gunagulla [ Aug 5th, '17, 17:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hello from Central Vancouver Island |
With a July average maximum of under 23C, you should have no trouble keeping trout all year round. You may need to warm the water a little bit in winter to keep them eating well. |
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