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Author:  MacGyver [ Apr 22nd, '13, 19:32 ]
Post subject:  Nitrates and Plants
You can grow quite a large amount of vegetables with a small amount of fish. What if you want to have more fish? (Using proper bio filtration to feed rate ratio)

Is there a plant that is the King of nitrate uptake?

Faye's ferns look like they are transplanted direct from the amazon or from the Jurassic period. Would they consume large amounts of nitrates to help balance such a system? Duckweed perhaps? Java Fern?
Author:  mantis [ Apr 22nd, '13, 19:57 ]
Post subject:  Re: Nitrates and Plants
I wouldn't worry too much. Plants will suck up the nitrates at an amazing rate. You will just have very fast growing plants :wink:
Author:  MacGyver [ Apr 22nd, '13, 19:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: Nitrates and Plants
Okay Cheers Mantis :thumbright:
Author:  Charlie [ Apr 22nd, '13, 20:08 ]
Post subject:  Re: Nitrates and Plants
Ive read that plants that are heavy bearers of fruit suck up the ates. In addition to that the following are good for making the most of available ates..
Bean
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussels Sprout
Cabbage
Eggplant
Okra
Pepino
Potato
Sweet Potato
Taro
Tomato
Chicory
Mint
Author:  MacGyver [ Apr 22nd, '13, 20:11 ]
Post subject:  Re: Nitrates and Plants
Cool thank you Charlie 8)
Author:  RupertofOZ [ Apr 22nd, '13, 20:59 ]
Post subject:  Re: Nitrates and Plants
Tomatoes are heavy nitrate feeders....
Author:  MacGyver [ Apr 23rd, '13, 00:02 ]
Post subject:  Re: Nitrates and Plants
Cheers Rupe :thumbright:
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