wow...I have been reading about this for several days now and the first articles make it sound like any well intended third grader could do it but you guys have thrown enough obstacles at me that I am beginning to think I am not smart enough and I have a college degree.

I can grow vegetables without the fish. I wanted to add the fish but do not want to invest in a start up business...

300 watts of solar and batteries to size and pumps....might be cheaper to buy the catfish.