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Hi, hope this is the right place to make a post question. 

I am looking to purchase several aquaponic resovoirs for a project. any recomendations?

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  • the tanks would be used for a vermiculture system. It don't have to be pretty to be wormy :) The IBC is not quite the right size. something in the 4x3 up to 4x6 with a depth of about a foot is ideal. Seen alot of different tanks online and would rather purchase from a local supplier to avoid shipping and support local. 

    I'll check out tank and barrel. 

    thanks for the tips :) 

    • Hassena, slightly off subject - are you selling worms too?  I get a question, seems more and more, about where to buy worms.  Would love to send people your way.  If so - through Root Phoenix?

    • Just thing send them my way please. We supply Root Phoenix with worms at their Garden Bizzare's on saturday mornings. Folks can also contact me directly if another pick up day is better. wormwhisperer@vermilove.com

       

      thanks bunches

    • As a newb to this board, what is "Root Phoenix"?

    • Donald, Root Phoenix aka Urban Nursery is a center for education and edible plant and related products.  Here is their link

      https://rootphoenix.com/

    • Thanks, That looks great! I hope to attend soon. We are moving this weekend so I can't make it. I would love to bring an Aquaponic system down to demo sometime as well. Thanks!!

    • Great Hassena, I will make up a little sheet for people to copy :-)

  • Hassena, we used "Tank n Barrel" in Apache Junction and were very happy with the 275 gal tank/frames we got.  We are using for water storage, but they should work for aquaponics.  I've seen pictures of set ups were the have cut the top off for ponds etc.

    His name is Phil

    480 233-6463

  • The IBC totes work very well for Aquaponics. If you are not to concerned with the looks they are great. You can also paint the tanks to help with UV protection and make them last a bit longer. If you need a hand with pumps or plumbing kits,  can help you out. just message me. (tanknbarrel) has the best price on the clean FDA food grade totes. If you are concerned about what was in it before being cleaned you can also buy reconditioned ones locally that have a new "bladder". 

  • Depending on sizes people use free spas from craigslist, 55 gallon food grade barrels or 275 gallon food grade IBCs. There are some tanks made for aquaponics available on different internet sites, but I'm sure you've already seen the high prices on those.

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