But if you can’t eat them (assuming you’re interested in producing food for survival), what’s the value? Aesthetics? I’d only want fish if they served some functional purpose for my village/family.
@@trailbreakfarmsEndler's livebearers work too but as the colorful small (minnow-size) fish that control mosquito larvae in the shallower streams. They're snack size for koi though.
KOI sound like a good idea for reasons you mention in the video. Here in SW Nebraska, we are considering talipia. Agree that water temps will have a large bearing on what we go with. Look forward to seeing how the KOI turn out. Ditto on the way to spend a Sunday; especially in the winter.
Cool fish buddy. What would I do? My house (building Summer 2022) cannot have huge water features in it due to size constraints but I was thinking, when I bump it up to aquaponics, about putting in native fish such as crappie and bluegill. Maybe even adding crawdads at some point. Have you done any research on these or did you simply get the goldfish and koi because they were readily available?
I would do a water feature inside or out because I'm a big fan of live water. As for fish, I would determine what the temperature would be through out the year and throw some really cool stuff in there. I like your ideas. Sounds awesome. Go for it and let me know how it works. I did the KOI because they are colorful, social and get big.
Is your greenhouse more of a hobby, or are you looking to grow enough produce to sustain a healthy diet for your family. Would like to see more of how much you produce, or can produce in a years time, is it worth the price and time.
For now, the Greenhouse is a lab project. I'm getting educated. I hope that it produces for my needs and beyond. time will tell. Lots of opportunities have come from the experience. Most importantly, I am learning how to be healthier, grow year round, and get off grid.
Ive always wanted to do this but with blue gill, since they are so delicious.
Great job on the tank! We're getting rainstorms every 2 to 4 days here in dry central wa state, no runoff it's all just going down!
Looks great, man! Thanks for sharing.
The strawberry trellises above the pond is a smart idea I haven't seen before.
But if you can’t eat them (assuming you’re interested in producing food for survival), what’s the value? Aesthetics? I’d only want fish if they served some functional purpose for my village/family.
Most eat the fish. I just wanted to have some social fish that would work with the environment so I am using KOI.
@@trailbreakfarmsEndler's livebearers work too but as the colorful small (minnow-size) fish that control mosquito larvae in the shallower streams. They're snack size for koi though.
This is so beautiful!!!
KOI sound like a good idea for reasons you mention in the video. Here in SW Nebraska, we are considering talipia. Agree that water temps will have a large bearing on what we go with. Look forward to seeing how the KOI turn out. Ditto on the way to spend a Sunday; especially in the winter.
By now your koi should be big.
yup.
Love it!
Cool fish buddy.
What would I do? My house (building Summer 2022) cannot have huge water features in it due to size constraints but I was thinking, when I bump it up to aquaponics, about putting in native fish such as crappie and bluegill. Maybe even adding crawdads at some point. Have you done any research on these or did you simply get the goldfish and koi because they were readily available?
I would do a water feature inside or out because I'm a big fan of live water. As for fish, I would determine what the temperature would be through out the year and throw some really cool stuff in there. I like your ideas. Sounds awesome. Go for it and let me know how it works. I did the KOI because they are colorful, social and get big.
Trying to get ahold of you wanting to see if you would give a tour if you would reach out if that's a possibility
Is your greenhouse more of a hobby, or are you looking to grow enough produce to sustain a healthy diet for your family. Would like to see more of how much you produce, or can produce in a years time, is it worth the price and time.
For now, the Greenhouse is a lab project. I'm getting educated. I hope that it produces for my needs and beyond. time will tell. Lots of opportunities have come from the experience. Most importantly, I am learning how to be healthier, grow year round, and get off grid.
This is similar to something I want! Such a beautiful pond! Do you use it for aquaponics too?