Stock Tank Aquaponics

[AGeese]

Your approach to aquaponics if you had a 160 gal 4' round x 2' deep?

Now that I'm done brooding for a while my stock tank is free to be used so just looking for any suggestions on types of setups, mediums, plants, animals, etc.

 

[GodLovesU]

I would put aquatic plant substrate in the bottom,plant mini water Lillies,add a filter, and goldfish (not koi). Just an idea that would probably require research. Please post a picture of whatever you do!

 

[AGeese]

I haven't thought too much about gold fish. I am planning on trying minnows for sure. Then possibly shellfish of some sort, crab, shrimp, lobster, clams?

 

[GodLovesU]

I think lobsters,clams, and some crabs would get too big and/or need salt water.Certain types of shrimp would probably be very good though!

 

[AGeese]

I would only do freshwater shellfish.

 

[GodLovesU]

I see a lot of freshwater shellfish in pet stores but they might need a heater

 

[AGeese]

I do have some ancient heaters, but I'll probably not chance it with them and pick up something new.