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Aquarium Water Risk for Carnivorous Plants

Vuk has a hybrid aquaterrarium with fish and carnivorous plants (sundews, Pinguicula 'Sethos'). Water circulates but doesn't contact plants. Asks if a leak spilling aquarium water into soil would harm plants.

Expert Warning: Yes, Nitrates and Minerals Are Harmful

Jeff Dallas says aquarium water contains nitrates (fertilizer) and concentrates minerals over time. Mexican Pinguicula might tolerate it, but sundews would not. Avoid contamination.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com

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