Fish Water On Plants

[lilhurleybunny]

Hey guys!
This is just a quick question. Can I water my house plants with the water I take out of the tank during water changes? I'm wondering if there are any excess chemicals, but I'm not sure. If I can this will be great seeing that I'm a huge slacker when it comes to doing both of these tasks B) .

Thanks!

 

[Weaver]

I do and I will swear it helps them

 

[Hels]

I had heard that it was actually benefical for your plants as they need some elements which arent good for your fish... but im sure someone will be around to tell u for sure soon

 

[jacquie]

If it has nitrates then its like watering with a fertiliser isnt it?

 

[zig]

Yes the tank water will have a supply of nitrates which the plants will use, most planted tank people will use the water from their tanks to use on the garden or indoor plants, but any tank water will contain a good supply of nitrates, beats putting the water down the drain anyway and it will definatly help ordinary houseplants.

 

[lilhurleybunny]

Woohoo! I figured it might be kind of like a fertilizer and maybe it'll turn some of the leaves back to green . Now I have an excuse to do both of those things tonight .

Thanks so much!

 

[Gazoo]

I always use tank water on my plants. Since I don't have a thumb, I need all the help I can get.

 

[blue_ram]

Water from the aquarium makes one of the best fertilizer. It brought back dying citrus tree back to life. It then grew like crazy!

 

[Inchworm]

Hi lilhurleybunny

Be sure to put that "fish manure," that comes up from the gravel when you syphon, on the plants too. They charge a lot of money for that stuff at a plant store.