Originally Posted By: djstauder
Esshup,
I'd like to build a cage like your 4 footer to grow BG. A few questions:
1) Do you use minnow seine netting on your cages? If so, what size mesh, etc.
2) Does the net have enough bouyancy to float with just the sealed PVC or does it sink?
3) How many BG could I put into a 4ft net if I wanted them to grow to 5" assuming I'm feeding Aquamax 500 into the cage?

Thanks,
Dan


I use a plastic netting that is made for fish cages. DIfferent sizes for different sized fish. From 3/16" mesh to 3/4" mesh. It's a balancing act. You want the mesh opening as large as possible without letting any of the fish swim thru. Better water flow thru the cage and less time spent cleaning algae off the cage.

I want the cage to float about 6" out of the water, so I attach a large bleach bottle at each corner, attaching it to the cage so the bottom of the bottle is even with the top of the cage. I drill 3/16" holes in the cage bottom, and half way up. I was worried that the cage might want to turn turtle and wanted the bottom of the cage heavier than the top.

Bill Cody or Cecil can give you the correct answer on the fish, I've never had more than about 300 in a cage, but I set them free when they were about 3"-4".

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