![Can Hydroponic Nutrients Kill Fish? [Some of Them Do!]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwNSUyRkc2NC1SZXZpc2lvbi5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
Hydroponics nutrients are a staple for any hydroponic grower as it is needed for plant growth and survival. However, is the used nutrient-rich wastewater a hazard to aquatic life such as fish? Hydroponic nutrients, in liquid or powdered form, will generally not kill fish. Potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and magnesium are beneficial to both plant…
In conventional gardening, it is a common concern to not overwater or drown plants with too much water. How come that in hydroponics, an entirely water-based growing technique, the concern is not as common? Properly done hydroponic systems do not drown or overwater plants because the root system is never completely submerged in water. In…
You can grow almost anything hydroponically, they say. But is this really true or just an exaggeration? Almost any plant can be grown hydroponically. Leafy greens and herbs are the best because they are versatile and easier to grow. However, some plants such as trees with deep roots, root crops, or plants which bear large…
The condition of the water becomes of paramount importance for the healthy growth and development of the plant in hydroponics. When to change the water and how should be done in a hydroponic system is a problem that every beginner and veteran hydroponic grower has experienced. In general water in hydroponic should be added every…
![Which Pet Poop Can I Use For Hydroponics? [Be Careful]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDI0IDc2OCIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNzY4IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwNCUyRkhQMy1TbWFsbC1Db3Zlci1UaXRsZS1QYXRyaWNrLTEucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEwMjQiIGRhdGEtaD0iNzY4IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Pets are loyal and wonderful friends to have under any circumstance. The biggest caveat is their stinky feces which are good for nothing… or are they? As a general rule, fish, bird, cow, pig, and goat droppings can be used in hydroponics. However, they need to be thoroughly processed. Dog and cat droppings are not…
Hydroponics is a 17th-century creation becoming a 21st-century world-changing innovation. Despite its merits and benefits, there are still some negative rumours regarding how unhealthy or unnatural hydroponic vegetables can be. Hydroponically grown vegetables and plants are completely safe for consumption. Hydroponics is as healthy as traditional cultivation. In fact, hydroponics uses less pesticides and less…
PVC pipes are a reliable, common, and preferred material in almost every hydroponic system. However, is there a looming threat to your health and to your garden in continually using them? PVCs are safe for hydroponics. These compounds have been tried and tested. However, the PVC to adopt for hydroponic applications should be rigid or…