|
Forums36
Topics41,023
Posts558,603
Members18,539
| |
Most Online3,612
Jan 10th, 2023
|
|
|
0 members (),
208
guests, and
295
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1
Junior Member
|
OP
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1 |
Can anyone help a newbie? I am interested in building a small backyard pond for personal consumption(me, wife and two small kids). I am on a slight slope and the backyard is mostly clay but enough dirt mix that a liner may be called for. What would be the minimum depth for a 15 ft by 30 ft catfish pond. I would also like to learn about talapia and fresh water prawns. Could I section off areas and have water flow from one into the other? I am thinking of using rain runoff from my house and lot to keep it full with a little city water for dry spells. Would an air pump be required? I am in North Alabama (Huntsville) and this is a long term project for me. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Love freshwater  seafood dbangham@comcast.net
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
|
|
Editor, Pond Boss Magazine Lunker
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,347 Likes: 99 |
Get in touch with Norman Latona, Southeastern Pond Management Company. He can help. (888)830-7663.
A pond that size would need aeration, and probably minerals added to rainwater. But, you can do it, should you choose. You won't raise mucho fish, but certainly enough to enhance the family menu.
Catfish are probably your best bet. Tilapia are sub-tropical fish, and will die during cold temps.
Teach a man to grow fish...
He can teach to catch fish...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 84
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 84 |
Wouldn't the chlorine from the city water be a no no????
Joe
|
|
|
Moderated by Bill Cody, Bruce Condello, catmandoo, Chris Steelman, Dave Davidson1, esshup, ewest, FireIsHot, Omaha, Sunil, teehjaeh57 |
|
