New Member. Planning Aquaponic project in India

[josephpj]

Hi,
I'm from India and very glad to be on this active forum. I plan to start an Aquaponic Farm in Tamil Nadu, India. The conditions we have are arid/semi-arid. Would appreciate some suggestions. Also can anyone advise on training available in India (preferable South India).

Thanks

Joseph
josephpj at gmail dot com

[keith_r]

the temp conditions will be more of a factor as far as what kind of fish is available to grow

give us some more info.. like, how big a farm, what size fishtanks, growbeds, etc...

what's your water supply like?
other fish farms around?

good luck, ask questions, lots of knowledgable folks here

[davidstcldfl]

Hi josephpj , welcome.....

[urbanfarmer]

Hello and welcome!

[josephpj]

the temp conditions will be more of a factor as far as what kind of fish is available to grow

give us some more info.. like, how big a farm, what size fishtanks, growbeds, etc...

what's your water supply like?
other fish farms around?

good luck, ask questions, lots of knowledgable folks here

Thanks everyone for the quick replies;
Keith,
info you asked;
Farm Size: 40 Acres (It will be an animal farm and I plan to dedicate part of it for Aquaponics)
Weather: 15C (Winter) to 40C (Summer), Dry weather, with very little rainfall
Fish tanks, Grow beds etc: I have to decide as I'm doing a very preliminary study. Maybe I should do a pilot project and then get on to a bigger scale - what do you think? I need to start from ground zero.
Fish Farms: Nothing nearby
Fish available to grow: Tilapia, Pearl Spot etc

Regards

Joseph

[keith_r]

i still have plenty to learn, so what you do has to be best for you!

i've seen wood frame/lined growbeds and fishtanks, but if bugs are a problem in your area, it might not be a good idea..

probably a good idea to start small to learn the ins and outs.. but if you got the space and the time,,, go as big as you can manage..

you aren't a fish farmer until you've killed a million fish

[JCO]

Welcome to the show....pull up an easy chair, relax and stay awhile. New voices are always a welcome addition to our family..! Whatever questions you have on you mind, this is the place to get the answers so pick a topic of your interest and start your own thread and Enjoy.Please go to your profile and put in your city and state or country. There might be a forum member near you.

[josephpj]

you aren't a fish farmer until you've killed a million fish

That's a nice one!

[Big Al]

hi josephpj, welcome to the forum, good luck with your project. best wishes Big Al

[josephpj]

hi josephpj, welcome to the forum, good luck with your project. best wishes Big Al

Thanks Al