2 20 gallon Aquarium tanks...useful???

[NinjaMan]

You guys won't believe this...

It was raining hard yesterday morning in NYC and the thunder was so loud that it set my car alarm off...as i went outside 2 turn it off, i found wut seems 2 be 2 perfectly good 20 gallon aquarium tanks on the street 4 recycling...this must be a sign from God, as I am preparing to build my 1st-ever indoor grow room! :dance:

Could these tanks be useful 2 me?? I want 2 set up a hydroponic system in them...any thoughts? ideas? suggestions? Thanks as always...

[turtle420]

You can use them for various things...

You can buy a little cute pet turtle... and start an aquarium... she'll thank you for the rest of her 40 years.

BUT, regarding cannabis growing:
If you're going hydro, you can use the tanks. Of course! But, make sure you "black out" the sides, so no light gets to the inside (where the nutrient mix and the roots will reside).

Best Ninja,

-turtle420 :cool:
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[the image reaper]

no advantages to glass, ans several disadvantages ... like Turtle said, get yourself a pet for them, and use something else ... makes a great ant farm, if you have kids ... :smokin:

[NinjaMan]

thanks for the creative solutions, Turtle420 and Image Reaper,

just out of curiousity, what would you say are the disadvantages of growing in an aquarium? would it hinder climate control? odor? spatial relations?

appreciate all the help guys...

NinjaMan

[chisme]

lol seriously mate it would have way to much humidity and the glass would let light through and keep LOTS of heat in.

[NinjaMan]

ok, ok, i'm convinced...no tanks 4 growing...i think i'll get some nice fish...thanks!

[del...]

save those tanks!...they'll come in handy when you're ready to start making clones. many of us use humidity domes for rooting and an aquarium tank would work well for that. if the bottom is glass just turn it over, otherwise it's easy to make a 'window' out of plastic wrap or use any piece of glass that happens to be around for your cover. no worries, we'll help with the details when that time comes...

[the image reaper]

hi, del ..., I used to live in Baker a few years back, just curious if youre in the area ... I have friends there, or did, back when ... might wind up back there, someday, what with california price of living ..... have a good day :D

[turtle420]

You can use the tanks... just make sure NO LIGHT gets in... don't want no "stuff" growing in them roots.

The main problem with those tanks is "drainage".

Where will they drain?
That scratches out soil.

And hydro... you can use them, but every connection will have to go through the top, as you can't "drill" or "cut" those tanks. :)

Get some fishies for the turtle! Turtles like fish... hehehe... ;) (don't buy expensive fish... as they WILL end up as turtle food)

[NinjaMan]

You guys are truly awesome, best mssg board on the net, hands down!:thumbsup: the Power of Marijuana: LOVE FOR THY BROTHER! (and underwater animals too, Turtle!)

PS- anyone know anything about the Marijuana March in NYC, Thurs, May 5th?? Is it in Battery Park City ?? (most likely) I'll post this elsewhere...

[Garden Knowm]

Del's point about using the aquariums for clones is RIGHT ON.. that is pretty much all the aquarium is GOOD for.....


It is BAD for several other things.. : )
LOL

[Baernan]

What about IN the aquarium. Just for the hell of it, mind you, not for harvesting. But seriously, has anyone just left a seed sitting in water, to just watch it grow? Does it grow sickly and weird, does it rot quickly? Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions. I'm just curious (and I have a lot of aquariums in my home):D .