Rain water

xGrimace

Well-Known Member

Aug 6, 2013

• #1

Ive collected about 5 gallons of rain water 2 months ago. I went to go use some today and noticed a small amount of green stuff floating in it, like algae. Is it still safe to use this water?



Thanks

 

budbro18

Well-Known Member

Aug 6, 2013

• #2

More than likely. I fee like worst case is you get some moss looking algae on the top of your soil. If do hydro i wouldnt use it because it could clog your pumps or hoses or sprayers or air stones.

 

budbro18

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Aug 6, 2013

• #3

Maybe run it through a coffee filter to make sure you dont get any large clumps in first?

 

sunni

Administrator

Staff member

Aug 6, 2013

• #4

ever see a outdoor pool sitting in the sun not treated? thats what you have growing , i wouldnt use it , but if you do filter it a lot

 

spartacus420

Member

Aug 7, 2013

• #5

I hear rain water is actually really acidic.. not sure but i wouldnt use it

 

Alexander Supertramp

Well-Known Member

Aug 7, 2013

• #6

Perfectly fine to use, a little algae wont cause any harm to a soil grow. But as mentioned could cause some problems in a hydro set up.

 

xGrimace

Well-Known Member

Aug 7, 2013

• #7

Thanks for the replies, I did a bit more research before feeding any plants with the water. Many, if not all people said it was good to use, and may even be beneficial.
By the way the containers were sealed and not in direct sunlight.

 

budbro18

Well-Known Member

Aug 7, 2013

• #8

Nice glad it worked outfor ya!