How much do I feed my aquaponics fish?
If you are cycling your system with fish, feeding should to be kept to an absolute minimum during the first 1-2 months. Only feed the fish what they will consume in 5 minutes – no more than 1 tablespoon per 20 fish per day. If fish don’t seem to be hungry don’t feed them. Fish can survive for weeks without feeding. Your water will probably go green for some weeks, don’t worry. Once the water in your aquaponics system becomes clear you may gradually increase feeding levels, again paying attention to how much the fish consume in 5 minutes. You can also start feeding your fish twice a day.
