Many people raise both flowers and fish at home, so can fish farming water be used to water flowers? The answer is yes, but there are also some details to be aware of. This article will introduce you to the three advantages and four precautions of raising fish and watering flowers, so that your flowers and fish can be healthy and strong.
Fish farming water contains fish excrement, food residues, nitrates, nitrites and other substances, which are nutrients needed for plant growth and can provide natural organic fertilizer for flowers. The low concentration of fertilizer in fish farming water does not cause root burning or soil salinization, which is suitable for the growth needs of most flowers.
We usually water our flowers with tap water, but tap water contains chlorine gas, which can cause damage to the roots of flowers and affect the water absorption and respiratory function of flowers. The fish water has been removed from the chlorine gas before being put into the fish tank, and it is pure water without chlorine, which can be used directly to water flowers without placing or basking in the sun. Fish water can also adjust the pH of the soil, some fish water is weakly acidic, suitable for watering flowers that prefer slightly acidic soil, such as rhododendron, yueji, pothos, spider plant, etc.
Another advantage of fish farming water is that it can save water resources and realize the recycling of water. Fish farming requires regular water changes, and if it is simply discarded, it will cause water to be wasted. By watering flowers with fish water, you can reuse the water, which not only saves water bills, but also reduces water pollution, which is an environmentally friendly practice.
Although there are many benefits of watering flowers with fish farming, not all fish farming water can be used, and not all flowers can be watered. When using fish water to water flowers, you need to pay attention to the following four things:
In order to disinfect or cure fish, some people will add salt, fungicides, antibiotics and other drugs to the water, such fish water is not suitable for watering flowers, because the salt or drugs in the water will cause damage to flowers, resulting in root rot, leaf wilting, flower color fading, etc. If you have used this type of fish water, wait until the salt or medicine in the water has dropped to a safe level before watering the flowers.
Some people raise tropical fish and need to warm the water, which has a high temperature and may cause scalding of the root system of the flower if it is used directly to water the flowers, affecting the growth of the flowers. On the contrary, if you raise cold-water fish, the water temperature is low, and it is not suitable to be used directly for watering flowers, because the water temperature is too low will affect the water absorption and metabolic function of flowers. Therefore, when using fish water to water flowers, it is best to pay attention to the temperature difference between the water temperature and the potting soil, and it is best to let the fish water be left for a day, and then use it to water the flowers after the temperature is close to normal temperature.
The nutrient content of fish farming water will vary with the number of fish, the amount of food, the type of aquatic weeds, the use of fertilizers and other factors, some fish farming water has a higher nutrient content, while others are lower. When using fish water to water flowers, the amount and frequency of fish water should be appropriately adjusted according to the growth and needs of flowers. If the nutrient content of fish farming water is too high, it may cause fertilizer or growth of flowers, so it is necessary to reduce the amount of fish farming water used, or dilute it with water before use. If the nutrient content of fish farming water is too low, it may cause insufficient nutrients for flowers, so it is necessary to increase the amount of fish farming water used, or add some other fertilizers appropriately.
Some fish tanks will have some snails in them, and these snails reproduce quickly and in large numbers. If you water your flowers with fish water that contains snails, you may bring the snails to the pot, affect the growth of the flowers, and even eat the roots or leaves of the flowers. In addition to snails, there may be some other debris, such as fish scales, fish bones, fish feed, etc., which can also affect the growth of flowers, or cause mold and odor in the soil. Therefore, when using fish water to water flowers, it is necessary to filter it first, or remove snails or other debris from the water before watering the flowers.
Fish water watering is an environmentally friendly and affordable method of raising flowers, which can provide natural organic fertilizer for flowers and also save water resources, but also pay attention to some details, avoid using fish water with salt or medicine, avoid using fish water with too high or low water temperature, and avoid using fish water that contains snails or other sundries. As long as you pay attention to these details, you can water your flowers with fish water, so that your flowers and fish can be healthy and strong.
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