@acdevan made a suggestion that I start a second project with an aquarium. The more I think about it, the more I like this idea. After doing some googling, I've discovered an aquarium/garden combo. Aka aquaponics. I will be doing some research into this over the next few days as I think it could possibly be a new project for me in the new year. I found a small tank made by Back to the Roots. Wouuld be pretty simple and low maintenance for me. I've never had good luck raising fish but from what I've been reading so far, even I should be able to handle this project.
Will be something I am at least considering for my next project. It looks fun, I can plop it down right next to my hydroponics kit so it can steal some light, the fish and plant create a symbiotic relationship and having a pretty little betta fish sounds fun! What do you guys think?