I guess I could update this a bit more, as there are some learnings here 👍
Firstly, everything is growing well, including the fish. Not a single loss, feeding a mix of pond dippings and bug bites.
Algae had become more prevalent, i chalk this up to feeding more, and I hadn’t cleaned the filter in a while. Algae had been anround from the start so I’m not too fussed.
Aphids have become a bit of a pain, mainly just the Oxalis taking the brunt of it. Riccia is a weed. Pilea depressa Is also doing very well. I’m slowly removing Eleocharis Palustris, as I don’t think it’s well suited, the grass seems to collapse after a certain height and I don’t like the look.
Anyway, I did a large water change yesterday; Riccia now reminds me of the seaweed attached to a rock when the tide has gone out:
Full tank shot:
As you might guess, this water was almost black before the water change; around 65l.
Finally the top section in a bit more detail:
It’s nice to see the right Alocasia Pink Dragon coming through with a new leaf; and then the central Alocasia cucullata is going bonkers, at least with its roots.
Did I mention that the moss wicked up liquid over the back of the tank, meaning about 15l of water drained on my floor a few weeks ago. That was annoying.