Hello all
I am new to the world of growing, and im interested in organics. I have done alot of reading and research, trying to figure out the best methods of growth.
One thing I had a question about is using aquarium water to water your plants. I have had a freshwater aquarium for a few years now with great success, and have in turn had to learn and research about the composition of healthy aquarium water. A healthy aquarium is loaded with nutrients and trace elements such as NO2-, NO3-, calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), O2, CO, Iron, Phosphate, and Salt. On top of all that are many beneficial live bacteria that are essential in decomposition.
I have looked through these forums and found a couple topics asking about it but never anything useful. Anyone have any idea if it would be beneficial? I would think it would go well in a soil application.
Any coments would be appreciated

rain water aquarium water both would be beneficial, but the whole aquarium water thing does sound like a good idea, i myself only use rain water

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FEED THE SOIL,NOT THE PLANT.

breeder steve who made blueberry only feeds his plants aquarium water. He calls it guppyponics.

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You just gotta make sure that there aren't any harmful bacteria in with the good bacteria. Maybe a trial on one plant first and if it goes well, change it up and do the guppyponics!

Thank you all your your replies! It brings me hope
I am currently germinating some bag seeds (yeah I know, they are gonna grow crap tree, but Id rather not try my little experiment on my G13 x Hash Plants and risk killing them)
I will keep you all updated as to how it works

shit, youd be surprised what those bag seeds can produce with a little care and watching over.....

Im sure hoping, after all that time and work I dont want to be smoking dirt
I just didnt want to pitch $60 worth of seeds down the drain simply because im inexperienced

when you do the water change you throw it in garden or down the drain.

yes use it it will have plenty of nitrate and nitrites in and other fishy matter. i always used too throw my water changing onto my plum tree. it grew like crazy and caused a drain too block with roots. also game me the best tasting fruit i had in a long time too.

i would say yes too using changeover water i dont think it could hurt. but i would only use a little at first on a test subject too gather data and carfuly monitor its grow with this liquid feed.

Tamzi

Yeah I had some bamboo growing indoors and it was pretty much dead. I added some water from my aquarium and within 2 days it was looking healthier than ever before.
Whats crazy to me is that while I am excited to harvest and smoke my own homegrown, I think Im even more excited for the grow itself....since its my first time its going to be a challenge and im looking forward to putting the massive amount of knowledge ive gained on this site to use
Once I get my camera working again ill get some updates with pics