kyrocketscientist

I see that you are posting this under one of the AP 101 segments. I suggest that you read all of the segments, for I believe that most of the questions you are asking are answered in the articles.

It would be helpful if you would go to your profile and update your location. This would give us an idea about what kind of temperature swing you are having and, perhaps, the kinds of fish you can raise in your area.

Also, due to your temperature swing problems, it would also be helpful to know what kind of climate protection you have or plan on having for your system.

As suggested in AP 101, it is not a good idea to grow flowering plants in your grow beds until your system is mature and you have a high fish density.

Oliver