Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

Ok been out gathering stuff and run across something I thing would work for a fish tank. A lady had taken the liner out of a small swiming pool for kids 2x8 foot round and made a fish pond out of it , My question is would a free standing pool be good to raise fish in ?

I have seen several people do it, however, heating it in the winter becomes a problem.

Keith has one in his basement.. Looks awesome!!

its going to be inside a controlled environment I have converted a 40 foot motor home cover to a grow house , I am limited to sun light so Im going to use grow lights , I'm hoping to garden year round and raise my own fish to eat .

Ouch -- electric bill could add alot to your overhead costs.
Also the above ground pool temp range will depend on the type of fish you plan on growing.

[quote="East Texas Brent"][quote="TexasFarmer"]its going to be inside a controlled environment I have converted a 40 foot motor home cover to a grow house , I am limited to sun light so Im going to use grow lights , I'm hoping to garden year round and raise my own fish to eat .[/quote]


Ouch -- electric bill could add alot to your overhead costs.
Also the above ground pool temp range will depend on the type of fish you plan on growing.[/quote]


My electric runs about 65$ now and Im installing solar panels to help with power for lights and pumps
its been down in low 30' this week and it feels comfortable with a small heater now , hope to grow catfish they seem to live good around here and can catch them locally in traps .

Don't need to be change the climate of water fish can servive that, they are able to adjust with water temperature....