Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 16:36:56 -0600 (CST) From: Chris Teichreb <teichrch@Meena.CC.URegina.CA> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg344$foo@default> Subject: Re: Hmmm...could I use RO fishtank water for CPs?
Hi Pat,
> Hello esteemed CP-ers,
>
> The question: We do water changes on these fishtanks. Would
> it be ok, even good, to use the "discard" water from the tanks?
> It would basically be RO water with small amounts of fish
> waste added. I use this water on my non-CP plants and they
> grow extremely well with the fish-waste as fertilizer. We
> do not add any chemicals to the tanks, BTW.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Pat (who hates to waste anything!)
> jellison@ceps.nasm.edu
>
Personally, I'd say that adding this water to your CP's
once in a while would probably be ok. However, since CP's grow
in nutrient poor soils, you wouldn't want to do this too often
as it would probably kill them. I use fish waste water for my
'regular' plants and they love it. Haven't been brave enough
to try it on CP's, although it's a very natural source. Let
us know if you do, I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in
the results!
Regards,
Chris
Chris Teichreb
Department of Biology
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA
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