In a smaller sized tank, <50 gallons of water, we recommend stocking the tank with 1″ of fish for every 1 gallon of water. For example, a 10-gallon tank could hold 10x 1″ fish or 5x 2″ fish.
For larger fish in tanks over 50 gallons, we recommend a stocking density of 1 lb of fish per 5 -10 gallons of water, or 1-2 fish per 10 gallons of water. Do not stock more than 1 pound of fish for every three gallons of water, this will greatly increase the potential for fish stress, fish diseases, and an overall imbalance of your aquaponic system. Learn more about fish stocking density in our blog, “Aquaponic Fish Production and Stocking Densities”.
I need a Training manual for aqualponic farming. I am interested in doing it on a Small scale. Thank you.
Hi Charles,
We have online aquaponic farming courses available here on our website. https://www.theaquaponicsource.com/online-aquaponic-farm-courses/ More classes are coming soon but the first four are currently available and can be watched online at any time. There is loads of valuable information here for building and operating an aquaponics farm.
Hey I’m doing Aquaponics for a science fair project, anything advice.
Hello Brandon, I would recommend checking out our videos. In addition, if you have questions, feel free to email me at: john@theaquaponicsource.com
Good Luck on your project,
John
I want to start aquaponics on small scale at home just as hobby n to supply fish I am in the uk any advise on doing does it need to be indoors due to weather?
Hello Dave, Yes you can. The growing season will be similar to a garden. Many growers have systems indoors to have a greatly expanded growing season. I have an indoor system I run all year except July, August, and September when I am growing in my garden.