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Fertilizing and Watering
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Subject: Rain Water
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BuckHunter |
Jasper, Indiana
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This year I obtained a 1,500 gallon tank with a lid to collect rain water from my roof. Do I need to add something to the water in the tank to keep algae from forming? Is there something I need to add to keep the water clean and fresh?
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3/18/2011 12:55:47 PM
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Punk'nLvr |
Niagara Falls,NY
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I paint mine black(the tank!) It keeps the sun light out so the algae won't grow.Also helps warm the water.
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3/18/2011 11:01:33 PM
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Big Kahuna 25 |
Ontario, Canada.
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Water tank algae growth will raise the water pH. Last year I was astonished to find some of my tanks approached 9.0(YIKES)after sitting for a few days in the sun.
I have never researched any effects to plants watering with this type of water of higher pH water.
You could add a bubbler to increase oxygen.
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3/19/2011 11:12:59 AM
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BPMailey TL |
Ontario
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Like Punk'nLvr says BuckHunter........and The Stones...."Paint it Black"...!!!
Good Luck this year!!
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3/19/2011 12:41:08 PM
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Peace, Wayne |
Owensboro, Ky.
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Wow, how many cans to spraypaint, to paint a 1500 gallon tank? LOL But I agree, lack of sunlight means lack of algae growth!!! Peace, Wayne
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3/23/2011 11:27:10 PM
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BuckHunter |
Jasper, Indiana
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Thanks for the replies.....good luck to everyone.
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3/24/2011 6:30:11 AM
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