When you live outside the tropics, you can grow tilapia ina backyard pondwhere they can thrive if you keep the water at the needed temperatures. A fish with firm, white flesh, tilapia survive in poorer water conditions and lower oxygen levels than many other types of pond-raised fish. But...
Aquaponics is the combination of raising crops in water instead of soil while also raising fish. The basic cycle of aquaponics is fish are in the water to make waste. The waste is broken down by the microbes in the water to form a type of nitrogen known as nitrate to fertilize the plant...
If you live in certain parts of the country, your climate might be right for having a small Tilapia fish farm. I hear of more and more folks who are adding aquaculture to their small homesteads. I think it’s a brilliant idea- especially considering that the last package of Tilapia I bo...
A beautiful koi pond will create a peaceful sanctuary either for your backyard or indoors. Yet koi fish require more supplies than the typical goldfish in a bowl, as they will grow to an average of 21 inches at maturity and live 25 to 35 years. All the components needed to set up a p...
Making a backyard fish pond will not only give you hours of enjoyment, it will also increase the value of your house. Pond construction is the most important part of the pond owning experience. We'll walk you through everything you need to...
Along with tilapia, catfish, and bass, trout is a popular fish to raise for consumption, and you can do so fairly easily using a home aquarium. Afterwards, you can enjoy them in your meals or transfer them into a new aquatic environment if you have plans to move them to market. Part...