Best Aquaponics Fish

Best Aquaponics Fish

Following is a listing of fish that grow well in Aquaponics systems, together with some information of interest:

Gold Fish and Koi are not for eating, suitable for Aquaponic Landscaped Kitchen Gardens.

 

NAME

VITAL TEMP BEST TEMPERATURE DIET CULTURE ENVIRONMENT & SCALE
Goldfish 13-26 °C Cool (20-22 °C) Herbivore Best for small-scale Aquaponics
Koi 03–35 °C Cool (20-25 °C) Omnivore Better in outdoor ponds
Channel Catfish 05–34 °C Warm (24-30 °C) Omnivore Tank of at least 1000 litres
Rainbow Trout 10-18 °C Cold (14-16 °C) Carnivore Better in ponds or large tanks
Jade & Silver Perch 13-32 °C 18-27 °C Omnivore Suitable to raise in tanks
Largemouth Bass 10-36 °C Warm (24-30 °C) Carnivore Ponds or Large tanks of 5000 Litres
Murray Cod 10-25 °C Cool (24-25 °C) Carnivore Only suited for tanks at high density
Bluegill 13-35 °C 18-27 °C Carnivore Good for small-scale Aquaponics
Sturgeon 10-30 °C Cool (18-26 °C) Omnivore Better in large ponds