Aquaponics Update

Just a quick update on the aquaponics experiment....

So far, the goldfish are doing well. I've not found any floaters and they are self-sustaining, subsisting on the algae growing in the tank (of which there is PLENTY). 

The lettuce is doing well. In fact, it is taking over. It is crisp and tasty and makes a great salad. The tomatoes are OK.  I have some sort of fungus developing on them. I think we also have spider mites as well. I'm not sure what to do about that. The pepper plants have been crowded out and are not doing much. I many have to move them around.

The arugula did not do well. Apparently, it does not like to be wet all the time. It bolted quickly then died.

I have recently planted some luffa gord plants in the grow bed with the intent of letting the vine grow and cover the water tank. If it works, then hopefully the plants will shade the tank from the intense SC summer sun.