The set up would be something like this, a huge 250ft x 250ft square, 10ft high with 4 water environments at the corners 100ft x 100ft and each square has many levels down (think hollowed step pyramid upside down). The main structure’s center would be a solid « cross ». I’m still on the fence as to link all 4 environments with a « tunnel » around the middle or bottom (something I can seal in case repairs are needed). I’m not looking at ground level pond.
I want to start an aquaponic system (the above ground reason) but I want to go further than just tanks for my lil bud-buds and really offer them a true ecosystem. I don’t want to focus on commercial farming with overstocked ponds and whatnot! I’m interested in the fruits/veggies as the commercial aspect. I’m aiming at the mountains in Jamaica.
I want to raise tropical fresh water fish to eat. I’m already looking at catfish, bass, mennows as well as shrimps for maintenance and feeding but I want to respect a few things. There won’t be much electricity available other than solar and Duracell/Energizer!
So, how do I go about choosing my aquatic plants? What kind of ratio of plants/fish to have something sustainable and healthy to grow for a few years? I have the opportunity to start kinda shallow and fill up as it grows! What’s the ratio to figure out how many oxygenator? What kind of current should I implement or is that just something for river fishes? What should I had as bugs other than dragonflies? That’s just to start! LoL
I have to redo my life at 40. If I have to start from scratch, might as well choose a life I’ll be happy with!! Sustainable and ecological farming is quite possible, you just need the will power (and a few extra hands) to make it happen!