Update on our aquaponic adventure...

[Bob Vento]

The algae problem seems to be resolving itself thanks to TCLynx and others suggestion of wrapping the fish tank and blocking as much sunlight as possible. I noticed after a few days my water seems to be less green and more clean ... which is a great thing.

Still no fish in the cycling system but our chemistry has been improving. I am still doseing 2 oz. of ammonia a day and the ammonia and nitrite levels return to zero or near zero within 24 hours.

Levels today were as follow;

Ammonia         0
Nitrite               0
Nitrate             20
PH High           8
PH                   7.6

I am very happy with these levels so far. What do ya'll think? 

Also, I re-arranged the mesh tarp above our system to give it a broader shade area throughout the day. Florida sun can be brutal on the plants as well as evaporation of the fish tank.

We are looking forward to visit from a fellow aquapon,  Ned Berndt on Saturday, who is in the process of putting a system together and he wanted to check ours out.

That's all for now I will be adding more pictures this weekend. Stay tuned.

Regards,

Bob & Marcia

P.S. I am a little disappointed in the slow growth of my veggies.
Reading stories from others who are amazed at how fast their gardens are growing.