Old aquarium water good for grass/plants?

[SaltyNuts]

I always just dump my old aquarium water, which is typically high in nitrates, down the drain. Would this water be good for watering plants and/or yard grass?

Thanks!

 

[lxskllr]

Don't know for sure, but I expect it would. Sounds like a good use for the water.

 

[local]

I drain my aquarium water into the flowerbed when I do water changes. Everything is still alive after 10 years so, yes?

 

[SaltyNuts]

Thanks yall! local, what do you have in your aquarium? Got any free stuff I can have?

 

[whm1974]

in fact aquariums don't have to be maintained too often

Don't they end up with algae after a while?

 

[nakedfrog]

in fact aquariums don't have to be maintained too often

I didn't maintain mine for six years and then my fish ate me to death, so YMMV.

 

[snoopy7548]

Don't they end up with algae after a while?

Algae is fake news perpetuated by the aquarium industry.

 

[BudAshes]

Probably should drink it and see if you get any fish like super powers.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Might be good for doing hydroponics with.