its for my science project, i cant seem to find a site with the proper information about this subject.
2007-02-22 11:14:30 · 8 answers · asked by mia_n 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
They will grow. There is a lot of nutrients from the eco-system in the water.
2007-02-22 11:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally -- pond water is softer than tap water ( you can test it with an aquarium test kit if you want) . If the pond has an abundance of fish and maybe ducks or geese then the water will have nutrients your plants would use. To really demonstrate any difference the plants would need the same soil, light, etc and the only difference should be the water. There are some sites for aquarium and pond plants but I don't think they would help.
2007-02-22 11:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by pilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chlorine in the water is not plant friendly. In a pond the chlorine will act on anything organic using up the chlorine (a good thing). If you have a large yard, it is best for plants and pond to use the water from the pond to water all plants and lawns. This turns over the water in your pond and allows for less chlorinated water to water your plants. I have a summer market garden with a washstand that drains to a lined creek which empties into a lined collection pond. I use water 3 times. 1st to wash veggies, 2nd for the pond and third to water my garden. Since I started doing this, my veggies are yeilding far better especially my cuc's and zuc's.
2007-02-23 16:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See link on Pond Water Chemistry
2007-02-22 11:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by Lok1220 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pond water and aquarium water is excellent for all plants due to the nutrients and eco-system that is balanced.
2007-02-25 03:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by lucy g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be much better than tap ,or just rain water there would be more nitrogen and other trace elements. I think it would be best to let the water settle.Maybe straining it through a coffee filter would prevent any high quantities of organic matter, that may cause issues ( and bug Larva).
2007-02-22 12:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that, if it's a science project, you're supposed to DO the project and report on the results.
2007-02-22 11:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely better than tap water as it's full of essential and beneficial nutrients.
2007-02-22 11:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋