Square Foot Gardening Forum
[table bgcolor=#000000 height=275][tr][td]
Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Toplef10Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? 1zd3ho10

Hello Guest!
Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum.
There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.
Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? I22gcj10Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? 14dhcg10

[/td][/tr][/table]

Join the forum, it's quick and easy

Square Foot Gardening Forum
[table bgcolor=#000000 height=275][tr][td]
Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Toplef10Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? 1zd3ho10

Hello Guest!
Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum.
There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.
Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? I22gcj10Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? 14dhcg10

[/td][/tr][/table]
Square Foot Gardening Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Square Foot Gardening as developed by Mel Bartholomew

Welcome to the Official SFG Forum
!!! Happy Gardening in 2023 !!!
Search
 
 

Display results as :
 

 

Rechercher Advanced Search

Latest topics
» Spring Flowers
by OhioGardener Today at 8:52 am

» What do I do with tomato plants?
by SMEDLEY BUTLER Yesterday at 8:53 pm

» N & C Midwest—May 2024
by OhioGardener Yesterday at 7:14 pm

» Ohio Gardener's Greenhouse
by OhioGardener Yesterday at 7:02 pm

» What Have You Picked From Your Garden Today
by OhioGardener Fri May 17, 2024 4:09 pm

» Compost not hot
by OhioGardener Fri May 17, 2024 8:05 am

» First timer in Central Virginia (7b) - newly built beds 2024
by flossy21 Thu May 16, 2024 5:34 pm

» Help me correct my mistakes for next year please
by SMEDLEY BUTLER Thu May 16, 2024 4:46 pm

» Cabbage worms
by sanderson Thu May 16, 2024 1:34 am

» Complicated mixed up bunny poop!
by plantoid Tue May 14, 2024 7:20 pm

» They don't call 'em garden BEDS for nothing.
by sanderson Sun May 12, 2024 2:34 am

» Birds of the Garden
by OhioGardener Tue May 07, 2024 8:26 pm

» Greetings from Southport NC
by sanderson Mon May 06, 2024 4:36 am

» In the news: Biosolids in Texas.
by sanderson Mon May 06, 2024 4:19 am

» Rhubarb Rhubarb
by Scorpio Rising Sun May 05, 2024 7:57 pm

» Mark's first SFG
by markqz Sat May 04, 2024 12:08 am

» question about the digital tools from the sfg site.
by OhioGardener Thu May 02, 2024 4:50 pm

» Assistance Needed: Sugar Snap Peas Yellowing and Wilting
by Scorpio Rising Wed May 01, 2024 8:24 pm

» OMG, GMO from an unexpected place.
by sanderson Wed May 01, 2024 1:57 am

» N & C Midwest: March and April 2024
by Scorpio Rising Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:30 pm

» Lovage, has anyone grown, or used
by OhioGardener Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:27 pm

» New to SFG in Arlington, Tx
by sanderson Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:13 pm

» Soil Blocks: Tutorial In Photos
by OhioGardener Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:20 pm

» Manure tea overwintered outside - is it safe to use?
by Mhpoole Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:08 pm

» Advice on my blend
by donnainzone5 Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:13 pm

» Senseless Banter...
by OhioGardener Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:16 am

» Kiwi's SFG Adventure
by sanderson Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:07 pm

» Sacrificial Tomatoes
by SMEDLEY BUTLER Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:36 am

» From the Admin - 4th EDITION of All New Square Foot Gardening is in Progress
by sanderson Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:02 pm

» Happy Birthday!!
by AtlantaMarie Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:56 am

Google

Search SFG Forum

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

+5
nancy
LaFee
kiwirose
boffer
auntiemommy
9 posters

Square Foot Gardening Forum :: Square Foot Gardening :: SFG Talk :: General SFG Talk

Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  auntiemommy Tue May 11, 2010 3:25 pm

It is time to clean our 30 gal fish tank. I am wondering about putting the "dirty" water on the garden. Good idea or not?

ETA: Or should I dump in on the compost pile instead?


Last edited by auntiemommy on Tue May 11, 2010 3:26 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Add second question)
auntiemommy
auntiemommy

Female Posts : 57
Join date : 2010-04-12
Location : MN (Zone 4 a/b)

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  boffer Tue May 11, 2010 3:36 pm

Yes, it's safe to do. It's a variable option in hydroponics. I think TimW has some practical experience using fish pond water.
boffer
boffer

Male Posts : 7392
Join date : 2010-02-26
Age : 71
Location : yelm, wa, usa

http://boffer.us/

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty My Husband swears by the fish water

Post  kiwirose Tue May 11, 2010 3:40 pm

He will show you the latest patch of grass that has benifited from the water (I think he is dreaming, but is certainly isn't hurting the grass). We get 10 gallons of used fish water a week - he takes the first 5 for his grass and I take the 2nd 5 gallons for my seedlings and recent transplants. All of my youngins are just fine - can't say they are better or worse than if I had just used tap water (it hasn't rained here for weeks) - but they seem perfectly fine to me
avatar
kiwirose

Female Posts : 142
Join date : 2010-05-10
Age : 51
Location : Durham, NC

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  LaFee Tue May 11, 2010 3:55 pm

I used to water my lucky bamboo with fish water all the time -- I had gorgeous bamboo.
avatar
LaFee

Female Posts : 1023
Join date : 2010-03-03
Location : West Central Florida

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  nancy Tue May 11, 2010 3:58 pm

I raise tadpoles every spring and always dump their dirty water in the garden. Go for it!
nancy
nancy

Female Posts : 595
Join date : 2010-03-16
Location : Cincinnati, Ohio (6a)

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  DavidLol23 Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:37 am

I see that it is quite an old topic here. But I hope you can help me...I would like to know which filter can be used for the 55-gallon tank?
DavidLol23
DavidLol23

Posts : 7
Join date : 2021-02-11
Location : Boston

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  markqz Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:25 am

Looking at this old topic, wouldn't it matter whether it's a fresh or salt water aquarium?
markqz
markqz

Forum Moderator

Posts : 920
Join date : 2019-09-02
Location : Lower left hand corner

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  jimmy cee Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:53 pm

Salt in any degree is not good for plant life. Osmosis happens when using salt, it sucks moisture out of many bacteria...you want to keep and nurture as many bacteria as possible.
Regarding water from aquariums , consider it waste water and in my opinion should not be used in gardens where edibles are growing.
jimmy cee
jimmy cee

Certified SFG Instructor

Male Posts : 2215
Join date : 2013-02-16
Age : 88
Location : Hatfield PA. zone 6b

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  OhioGardener Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:22 pm

jimmy cee wrote:Regarding water from aquariums , consider it waste water and in my opinion should not be used in gardens where edibles are growing.

+1

I use the fertilized water from the aquarium for house plants, and they love it, but I would never put it in my vegetable gardens.

____________________________

"In short, the soil food web feeds everything you eat and helps keep your favorite planet from getting too hot. Be nice to it."  ~ Diane Miessler, "Grow Your Soil"
OhioGardener
OhioGardener

Forum Moderator

Male Posts : 4551
Join date : 2018-08-06
Location : SW Ohio

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkKWnsWrs0RIcyIQD1_Z26g

jimmy cee likes this post

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  DavidLol23 Sun Apr 18, 2021 1:04 pm

DavidLol23 wrote:I see that it is quite an old topic here. But I hope you can help me...I would like to know which filter can be used for the 55-gallon tank?

Thanks! It is difficult fot me to choose a good filter.
DavidLol23
DavidLol23

Posts : 7
Join date : 2021-02-11
Location : Boston

Back to top Go down

Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG? Empty Re: Time to clean the fish tank, put the water on the SFG?

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

Square Foot Gardening Forum :: Square Foot Gardening :: SFG Talk :: General SFG Talk

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum