Hi,
I am in the process of emptying out my tank in an attempt to create a Walstad style tank.
I have a quick question. If I fill the tank with untreated water to start with (not adding fish yet) will that kill off the beneficial bacteria in the soil?
I'm not overly worried about the metals in the water as the plants should take them up pretty quickly, at least that is how I interpreted the information in her book. But I am worried about killing off the bacteria that is present in the soil to start with.
I ask as I can get a direct feed from a tap to the tank which means I can fill it from a hose connection with no disruption to anything that has been planted and of course.... in record speed with no buckets being carried through the house and around the 2yr old monkey (son) and the 3rd old pug (more of a nuisance than my son).
Regards
Lee
I am in the process of emptying out my tank in an attempt to create a Walstad style tank.
I have a quick question. If I fill the tank with untreated water to start with (not adding fish yet) will that kill off the beneficial bacteria in the soil?
I'm not overly worried about the metals in the water as the plants should take them up pretty quickly, at least that is how I interpreted the information in her book. But I am worried about killing off the bacteria that is present in the soil to start with.
I ask as I can get a direct feed from a tap to the tank which means I can fill it from a hose connection with no disruption to anything that has been planted and of course.... in record speed with no buckets being carried through the house and around the 2yr old monkey (son) and the 3rd old pug (more of a nuisance than my son).
Regards
Lee