Growing edibles in your fish tank?

[Niki_up]

So we all like to grow pothos in our fishtanks with the roots hanging into the water, yes?

But what about things we can eat/harvest ourselves? Anyone know of anything that can grow in just water without dirt? Or fancy setups...just roots in the water?

 

[Dloks]

There’s this plant that’s becoming more and more popular, hydroponics most profitable plant. Might be able to pay for your next 10 set ups with the right grow

 

[justarn]

Lol....
Grow tilapia, they aint bad

 

[MrsE88]

I want to try growing some foods in my pond this summer. If it works out the way I plan it will be very beneficial to my fish and myself.
I know I want to grow green onions, lettuce, not sure if I can do spinach, but I will if I can.
I think I can do strawberries too.

 

[J. H.]

It's not so easy. I tried cucumbers a couple of times. Unlike Pothos, they need very heavily oxygenated water around their roots, and die if Nitrate falls too low, or there isn't enough light. You might think you have a heavy bioload, but veggies need a metric ****-ton of Nitrate just to stay alive. I'v heard Basil and Mint are more tolerant and easier.

 

[Matteus]

There’s this plant that’s becoming more and more popular, hydroponics most profitable plant. Might be able to pay for your next 10 set ups with the right grow

Funny enough. I thought that this was what the thread was originally about when I first read “edibles”

 

[Chefken]

Watercress?? Bitter but tasty. You could probably grow rice.....

 

[MrsE88]

It's not so easy. I tried cucumbers a couple of times. Unlike Pothos, they need very heavily oxygenated water around their roots, and die if Nitrate falls too low, or there isn't enough light. You might think you have a heavy bioload, but veggies need a metric ****-ton of Nitrate just to stay alive. I'v heard Basil and Mint are more tolerant and easier.

I’ll have to give mint a try then. I just got seeds for a few different kinds. I’ll be starting them in a couple weeks.

 

[Niki_up]

I want to try growing some foods in my pond this summer. If it works out the way I plan it will be very beneficial to my fish and myself.
I know I want to grow green onions, lettuce, not sure if I can do spinach, but I will if I can.
I think I can do strawberries too.

I can say you will be able to grow green onions.

I planted them In My garden and every year they come back bigger and bigger.

I don’t think you’ll have any problems with them.

 

[Niki_up]

It's not so easy. I tried cucumbers a couple of times. Unlike Pothos, they need very heavily oxygenated water around their roots, and die if Nitrate falls too low, or there isn't enough light. You might think you have a heavy bioload, but veggies need a metric ****-ton of Nitrate just to stay alive. I'v heard Basil and Mint are more tolerant and easier.

That would make sense, how about rosemary and thyme? I use those quite a bit more than basil and mint...