The system at my buddy Saqibs apartment is doing well. Saqib was away for a week for work, so a roommate was feeding the fish. We think that he overfed our tilapia, Zeus, because the water is filled with brown algae. Ive read online that this algae is not really caused by sunlight, but rather by overfeeding the fish. High nitrates also lead to this type of algae. Well be feeding Zeus less from now on, and I plan to clean out the filter to make sure everything is nice and healthy.
Saqib added some small lights to the system, and the plants look to be doing well. Well get those lights up on chains soon. In another 2 weeks, well be switching to some ornamental fish for the tank, and at that point well clean the tank and hang the lights. Hopefully, that will help keep the algae in control, and help with the veggie growth.
Saqib added some small lights to the system, and the plants look to be doing well. Well get those lights up on chains soon. In another 2 weeks, well be switching to some ornamental fish for the tank, and at that point well clean the tank and hang the lights. Hopefully, that will help keep the algae in control, and help with the veggie growth.
