food grade IBC containters

I'm looking for a couple food grade IBC totes to try aquaponics.  I've seen some on CL for $100+ but looks like I would need to do some involved cleaning. 

Ideally, I'd like totes that held juice or vinegars as I figure those would be easiest to clean.  Oil and syrup base would be a PITA.

Thanks, appreciate all leads.

nate

Not sure if you found any for your setup yet but these look decent.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/for/4915044892.html

those things are awesome!  I might buy one just cause they're AWESOME!

Bushy

Just think of these as Albion hot tubs....water might be cold but I'm sure an a-hull will keep you warm.

Oh cool. I found some but were in wine country and not cleaned for about the same price.

Thanks for looking out.

 

  They make great rain water harvesting tanks.

I have been trying to navigate the legalities of aquaponics in california. Tilapia are a no go with out a $750 permit. I am particulary interested in raising australian red claw crayfish due to their large size and lessor canalbism traits. DFG seems to only be interested in larger operations but I am interested in what setups other people have going. I was going to start with a moderate size green house and 3000 gallon setup,which is 10 IBC containers plus grow tanks and runs.

Ive got a few in Soledad and a few more in San Ardo.  They have been used to transport organic fertilizers.

I have been trying to navigate the legalities of aquaponics in california. Tilapia are a no go with out a $750 permit. I am particulary interested in raising australian red claw crayfish due to their large size and lessor canalbism traits. DFG seems to only be interested in larger operations but I am interested in what setups other people have going. I was going to start with a moderate size green house and 3000 gallon setup,which is 10 IBC containers plus grow tanks and runs.

What do you mean by legalities?  I know there are commercial operations.  I pass one on hwy 92 near HMB. 

Does that $750 permit allow you to have tilapia in NorCal?  I thought they were a no no except for 5 counties in Socal.  I know that the Salton sea is infested with them but that's a long way. 

Wow, 3,000 gal, so you plan on doing it on a commercial scale?  I've seen them for as cheap as $25 but too far from me and the pictures show some nasty gunk in the containers. 

Nate

I have been trying to navigate the legalities of aquaponics in california. Tilapia are a no go with out a $750 permit. I am particulary interested in raising australian red claw crayfish due to their large size and lessor canalbism traits. DFG seems to only be interested in larger operations but I am interested in what setups other people have going. I was going to start with a moderate size green house and 3000 gallon setup,which is 10 IBC containers plus grow tanks and runs.

Sounds like fun.  I'd love to see how this progresses!

-Allen

Not commercial. Larger systems are easier to maintain steady water quality and temperature. You need an exotic permit plus your aquaponics license. Since I won't be selling I think I just need the exotic permit for tilapia and the red claws since they will be in closed loop systems.

For anyone else interested, I found a craigslist ad for some nice tanks for larger setups.

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/grd/4965412107.html

If you are interested let me know asap and I can see if a larger purchase will increase my buying power and negotiate a better rate on equipment. I already emailed the guy asking for a price on the two different tanks (round and rectangular). Will update this post when he gets back with initial prices.