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Aquarium Filter Tea?

deeinnc
19 years ago

I have two small aquariums, both of which use a cartridge-style filtration system (the filters are units that contain both the activated charcoal and batting). I change these quite frequently--dirty fishies! lol--and am wondering if I can use the contents of the filters on my plants. I use well water and NO chemicals are added to the tanks, so the filters are basically full of fish waste.

How would you suggest I make a fish "poo" tea for my roses? Should I soak the filters to get the "goods" or split them open and strain the contents? Is it even worth it?

I know I can use the water that is removed when I clean the tank, but it seems like the filters contain lots more "goo" than the gravel!

Thanks!

Dee

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