Could This Work

I am new to the whole Bubbleponics thing. I guess you could say I'm tired of being a "dirt bag"...for now. Now I've done alot of research on the site and others. I am just finishing up putting together my Diy Bubbleponics. I still have some tweaking of the system left. Now, what I am wondering if at all possible is...
Can I take the waste water from my fish tank and add it to my bubblponics system to feed my plants instead of using chemical nutrients. I have read numerous articles that stated plants gain nutrients through the fish waste. But none of those articles stated whether or not they were adding it to plants in soil or hydroponics. Please dont just answer yes or no. I need answers Give reasons please, I'm trying to learn here. Thanks In Advance
 
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Illegal Smile

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You are talking about an experiment that probably no-one here has done or would do. Experimentation is not a good idea for newbies.
 

tnrtinr

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It will work.

Look up "Aquaculture" on google and you will find all the info you could ever want to know.

I would like to try a DWC fish grow. Basically grow in a fish tank.

The problem with traditional hydro systems when using "organic" fertilizers is that they do not break down or 100% assimilate. They need the aid of bacteria to break them down into usable forms. Unfortunately most systems do not incorporate or embrace the idea of other lifeforms in their buckets. A well cycled fish tank not only has all of the stuff that plants need - but it also has all of the bacteria, algea, micro nutrients that break down waste components into usable forms for the plant.

The other benefit is that the plants receive constant nutrition if grown with the fish. Every time the fish poops it gets a small dose of nutrients as opposed to weekly surges when people do res swaps.

I think growing with fish is less experimental than growing with supplemental nutes. This board is rife with photos of nute burned plants.
 
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