Quote Originally Posted by chesapeakebaybe
Ok, I've been doing research, and it seems that I can set up a solar system in my house with battery backup that will provide the power needed to run the pumps/oxygenator... so I'm focused now on building an aquaponics system.

Now I have other questions...

#1: I live in an area with a LOT of critters who like to eat fresh vegetables. I was thinking of setting everything up inside a greenhouse to protect the plants from the critters. Would an aquaponics system work well inside an enclosed greenhouse?

#2: I'm setting this up in Tennessee (on a mountain, so about 10 degrees cooler than the flatlands). What would be a good fish to use if I want to grow year-round?

#3: How much sun and/or shade will I need for optimum plant growth and optimum fish health?

Thanks for your input!
1) Eat the critters.

2) Catfish should work. Do some research there are tons of fish species on this beautiful planet and one can suit your needs. Often, the native species are a sure fire bet since they obviously already live there.

3) Depends on the species of plants. There's a huge range in that.