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hello, i was wondering if one could use the fish tank water from a canister filter, it works great for fertilizer for other plants, i know that most of my carnivorous plants, if not all like distilled water which is what I've always used , i just added some neps in a 70gal dart frog tank, i have orchids in it also, high humidity, a fan for air flow, temp is in the 70s and 99% humidity, what do you think about the fish water, thanks alot
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Hi Daniel,
This is great for Nepenthes. It's nice and dilute, and they should respond well to it. Don't use it on bog species such as sundews and flytraps. They won't like it.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!
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Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.
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