Laetacara Love! Great Results

[JK47]

My 13 year old son is learning biology. What better than an dwarf cichlid/aquaponics project together? My oldest is writing a paper, not on the the nitrification cycle, but avoiding it all together. We build this project together (along with my 8 year old as well). I would have never thought such a neat little species could bring us closer, it's been a blast! Seriously if you have young ones, involve them it's very rewarding.

Such a lovely species, their purple colors have started coming in, I just had to share!











There is no biomedia in this tank or filter (mechanical AC50 only), only house plants.

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^^^ This is was the second water change, of a six week test. Every 3 weeks another WC, ever week we test perams. 0, 0, 0.. Yeah zero nitrates. We are now slowly using my RO unit to find the perfect balance for the fish and plants. Disolved organics = WIN! We have another 3 weeks to go. I'll let you guys know what he gets on his paper as well, lil MFK'er coming up in my house..

 

[Angler]

That's really cool man. Great to get the kids involved in the hobby in such a positive way.

 

[edburress]

Thats awesome (the project and the fish)!

 

[peathenster]

You are full of good ideas Justin!

 

[devder1]

so cool, sometimes its the little things that make you realize why youre relly in the hobby

 

[JK47]

That's really cool man. Great to get the kids involved in the hobby in such a positive way.

Thanks

Thats awesome (the project and the fish)!

Thanks Ed!!!

You are full of good ideas Justin!

Thanks Peter! I'm going to have to come up with another idea for this tank next week, they move next week.

so cool, sometimes its the little things that make you realize why youre relly in the hobby

Thanks Devon! I had fun with the kiddo so it was fun while it lasted.