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Re: Water from Aquariums


-----Original Message-----
From: James <henrai@jet2.net>
To: indoor-gardening@prairienet.org <indoor-gardening@prairienet.org>
Date: Saturday, January 02, 1999 11:19 PM
Subject: Water from Aquariums


>I have a number of aquariums I maintain and was wondering if the water I
>remove from them can be used safely to water my house plants?
>
>I remove and add water to the tanks weekly, so there is a lot of water that
>could be used.  Any information is appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>Jim

Do you grow aquatic animals or plants  or both in your  aquariums?  Do you
think there would be algae in the water that is drained from your aquarium?
In my brief experiment with hydroponics,  I've found that the water which my
leca-grown plants sit in  breeds algae very quickly,   Because I think the
algae would use the fertilizer which I put in the water for nourishing my
plants, I change the water frequently.  On the other hand, if your aquariums
are for fish or other animals, the water could contain organic matter which
might make it good for your house plants.   Many organic fertilizers don't
have a very pleasant smell.  Wish I could think of some way to tie this in
with crossing pineapples and coconuts.
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