There are several other species of fish that you
can culture including Trout, Largemouth Bass, Blue Gill, Catfish, Koi
and Goldfish. In Australia where Aquaponics is more well known, they are
growing fish that are native to that continent. They include
Barramundi, Jade Perch, Silver Perch and Murray Cod. Here are some of
the pros and cons that come with culturing these fish.
This fish is much less tolerant to unfavorable water conditions than the Tilapia. It can be successfully grown in an Aquaponic system, but it requires a vigilant and patient grower to do so because it takes between 16-17 months to produce a table-ready fish and a lot can go wrong. They do not do well with less than delicate handling. Nor do they like bright light and cannot tolerate poor nutrition. They are one of the most sensitive fish to raise; and their water temperature and oxygen levels need to be monitored daily. The young fingerlings need to be trained to feed on pellets.
The trout is another temperamental fish to grow in an Aquaponic system. It’s very different from the Tilapia in that it’s a cold water fish and likes water temperatures that are much cooler than the tropical 70-75 degrees F of a Tilapia tank. Some growers who reside in colder climates, especially in the winter, will grow Trout during those months. But the cold water makes the selection of plants more limited as many plants prefer the more tropical water temperatures. Trout need pristine water conditions.
The catfish is a hardy fish that is resistant to both disease and parasites when living in quality-controlled water. But if oxygen and ammonia levels aren’t properly maintained, they will have difficulties. Like Tilapia, Catfish thrive in warm water and prefer a temperature of 80 degrees F. They are bottom dwellers, meaning they occupy only the bottom portion of the tank making for a low density fish crop if you raise them alone. Therefore, many farmers raise them with Blue Gill who use the upper portion of the tank and thrive in the same tropical conditions.
As the household cat is to the lion, the domesticated Koi is to it’s often huge, wild counterpart, the Carp. Koi are brightly colored, miniaturized Carp. They are considered to be ornamental fish rather than food fish even though they are quite tasty. Koi demonstrate a high tolerance to a variety of water conditions and can, therefore, be a good choice for an Aquaponic farmer. They can also be sold to individuals or pet stores for considerably more money than fish sold as food. However, if your goal is to become food independent, raising fish you want to eat is a better choice.
As the household cat is to the lion, the domesticated Koi is to it’s often huge, wild counterpart, the Carp. Koi are brightly colored, miniaturized Carp. They are considered to be ornamental fish rather than food fish even though they are quite tasty. Koi demonstrate a high tolerance to a variety of water conditions and can, therefore, be a good choice for an Aquaponic farmer. They can also be sold to individuals or pet stores for considerably more money than fish sold as food. However, if your goal is to become food independent, raising fish you want to eat is a better choice.
This fish is much less tolerant to unfavorable water conditions than the Tilapia. It can be successfully grown in an Aquaponic system, but it requires a vigilant and patient grower to do so because it takes between 16-17 months to produce a table-ready fish and a lot can go wrong. They do not do well with less than delicate handling. Nor do they like bright light and cannot tolerate poor nutrition. They are one of the most sensitive fish to raise; and their water temperature and oxygen levels need to be monitored daily. The young fingerlings need to be trained to feed on pellets.
The trout is another temperamental fish to grow in an Aquaponic system. It’s very different from the Tilapia in that it’s a cold water fish and likes water temperatures that are much cooler than the tropical 70-75 degrees F of a Tilapia tank. Some growers who reside in colder climates, especially in the winter, will grow Trout during those months. But the cold water makes the selection of plants more limited as many plants prefer the more tropical water temperatures. Trout need pristine water conditions.
The catfish is a hardy fish that is resistant to both disease and parasites when living in quality-controlled water. But if oxygen and ammonia levels aren’t properly maintained, they will have difficulties. Like Tilapia, Catfish thrive in warm water and prefer a temperature of 80 degrees F. They are bottom dwellers, meaning they occupy only the bottom portion of the tank making for a low density fish crop if you raise them alone. Therefore, many farmers raise them with Blue Gill who use the upper portion of the tank and thrive in the same tropical conditions.
As the household cat is to the lion, the domesticated Koi is to it’s often huge, wild counterpart, the Carp. Koi are brightly colored, miniaturized Carp. They are considered to be ornamental fish rather than food fish even though they are quite tasty. Koi demonstrate a high tolerance to a variety of water conditions and can, therefore, be a good choice for an Aquaponic farmer. They can also be sold to individuals or pet stores for considerably more money than fish sold as food. However, if your goal is to become food independent, raising fish you want to eat is a better choice.
As the household cat is to the lion, the domesticated Koi is to it’s often huge, wild counterpart, the Carp. Koi are brightly colored, miniaturized Carp. They are considered to be ornamental fish rather than food fish even though they are quite tasty. Koi demonstrate a high tolerance to a variety of water conditions and can, therefore, be a good choice for an Aquaponic farmer. They can also be sold to individuals or pet stores for considerably more money than fish sold as food. However, if your goal is to become food independent, raising fish you want to eat is a better choice.
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