Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Photos 7 & 8: (above) - A wooden frame cover is used in greenhouse cover (plastic) to
contain the heat, reduce the water loss from evaporation and to protect the fish. This trans-
parent lid is easy to keep clean and provides ample sunlight for the fish.
The exact measurements of the insulated Fish Tank box
can
vary because the stock tanks
come in a variety of sizes that vary from the nominal listed size depending on manufac-
turer.
The insulated boxes and the Grow Table will look much nicer and more finished if they are
stained or painted. This staining/painting is a personal preference and helps preserve the
wood, plus it looks beautiful but again, it's optional.
The building of the insulated box 'in place' in much easier than building it off site and
carrying it to be put in place. The boxes are not heavy, but they are awkward. Building
them near where they will be used does require them to be built offset from the Grow Table
because the stock tank has to be placed inside before the top is put in place. DO NOT
FASTEN THE TOP DOWN YET. Make sure the
lid
(movable component), not the top, is
large enough for a person to have access inside the tank during feeding or harvesting activ-
ities. An opening of 18 x 24 inches is usually a sufficient size for the lid.
In order to keep the heat in the Fish Tank place the water trough/tank on a two inch piece of
Styrofoam or similar rigid insulation. This prevents the heat from flowing out of the tank
and into the ground.
