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PinoyBoy · 11-16-2011, 04:59 AM

I thought that dog poop shouldn't be composted? Well, that's what my green bin says.
Even after 8 days, the dog poop in my lawn doesn't look anywhere near decomposed.

Any water quality issues?

150EH · 11-16-2011, 05:18 AM

You are just nuts, but thank you, I'm laughing so hard. I'm definitely subscribed and am so curious to see what happens but I think it will be no different that MG with cow manure, and can't even think of the smell while you were making the substrate, but more power to you if it works.

DogFish · 11-16-2011, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OverStocked

That is a LOT of dog crap for a small tank. IN reference, the amount of manure spread in fields is like 1/10th of that...

The amount of manure on a field in part is based on economics of supply & labor and not necessarily volume. Also, this poop is mixed in with with the other substrate components vs just being spread.

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Originally Posted by PinoyBoy

...I thought that dog poop shouldn't be composted? Well, that's what my green bin says...

That in exactly why I set this up. That advice is a good on a very general basis. It's based on concerned that dog poop from a dog with intestinal worms could pass that to humans IF that poop isn't cooked in a hot compose pile.

Since I am starting with dogs that are clear of worms that part is a non issue.

Animal poop is a natural part of soil.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 150EH

You are just nuts, but thank you, I'm laughing so hard. I'm definitely subscribed and am so curious to see what happens but I think it will be no different that MG with cow manure, and can't even think of the smell while you were making the substrate, but more power to you if it works.

Life's to short not to have fun, too bad we need to get grey before we realize that.

Funny thing once I added the aquarium water to the soil (before the cap) it smelled more like the the trash can at Starbuck than a a kennel.

nonconductive · 11-16-2011, 01:55 PM

interesting.... subscribed.

Bahugo · 11-16-2011, 03:55 PM

I could have probably gotten you horse poop if you really needed it lol.

On a tank note very interesting build.

Uptown193 · 11-16-2011, 04:24 PM

OMFG that is gross. Did you really have to do all that. WOW

cableguy69846 · 11-16-2011, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DogFish

The amount of manure on a field in part is based on economics of supply & labor and not necessarily volume. Also, this poop is mixed in with with the other substrate components vs just being spread.

That in exactly why I set this up. That advice is a good on a very general basis. It's based on concerned that dog poop from a dog with intestinal worms could pass that to humans IF that poop isn't cooked in a hot compose pile.

Since I am starting with dogs that are clear of worms that part is a non issue.

Animal poop is a natural part of soil.

Life's to short not to have fun, too bad we need to get grey before we realize that.

Funny thing once I added the aquarium water to the soil (before the cap) it smelled more like the the trash can at Starbuck than a a kennel.

Lol. Trash can at Starbucks.

driftwoodhunter · 11-16-2011, 07:17 PM

Subscribed. How could I not be? ; )
Just thinking about your neighbors watching you take pics of dog droppings makes this worthwhile...

nonconductive · 11-16-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftwoodhunter

Just thinking about your neighbors watching you take pics of dog droppings makes this worthwhile...

lol

**looking4roselines** · 11-16-2011, 07:20 PM

Interesting substrate. I take it that this is the same tank the c ferruginea is grown in?

Have you noticed any gas forming in the substrate?

Hcancino · 11-16-2011, 07:41 PM

I was under the impression that only herbivores poop was good as fertilizers because they only eat plant matter. Definitely subscribing to this one

green_valley · 11-16-2011, 08:23 PM

Wowwww...that's very interesting substrate, but I guess it's the same concept with my organic soil substrate tank. Lot of nutrients in there for sure.

limz_777 · 11-16-2011, 09:43 PM

haha dog poop

PaulG · 11-16-2011, 10:34 PM

I don't know what to say.

DogFish · 11-16-2011, 10:37 PM

DAY 9

Checked on the tank this morning to find that fauna have moved in. I saw 4-5 isopods and some pond snails and one small MTS had came in with some of the plants. All were doing well.

Water still clear and plants seem to be growing over night.

11-16-2011, 04:59 AM	#16
PinoyBoy Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WA, USA Posts: 1,341	I thought that dog poop shouldn't be composted? Well, that's what my green bin says. Even after 8 days, the dog poop in my lawn doesn't look anywhere near decomposed. Any water quality issues? __________________ -Ged Three 2.5gal -- All plants only 2.5 gal JBJ Picotope 20 gal Long

11-16-2011, 05:18 AM	#17
150EH Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (27/100%) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Churchton, Maryland Posts: 5,369	You are just nuts, but thank you, I'm laughing so hard. I'm definitely subscribed and am so curious to see what happens but I think it will be no different that MG with cow manure, and can't even think of the smell while you were making the substrate, but more power to you if it works. __________________ Eheim Pimp #92 2.5 Gallon Shrimp Nano 10 gallon Metaframe Planted 150 Gallon Tank Journal

11-16-2011, 01:55 PM	#19
nonconductive Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Deep Space Posts: 2,941	interesting.... subscribed. __________________ 125g Mud tank. (A)narchy Love *The Fraternity of Dirt #2*

11-16-2011, 03:55 PM	#20
Bahugo Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (25/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago-area Posts: 3,358	I could have probably gotten you horse poop if you really needed it lol. On a tank note very interesting build. __________________ My dirty journal Fraternity of dirt #8

11-16-2011, 04:24 PM	#21
Uptown193 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 1,032	OMFG that is gross. Did you really have to do all that. WOW __________________ FACT: If you do not have a passion for what you do in life, be it your career and/or your hobby you will not be successful. RIP Dad (1/12/12). I love and miss you.

11-16-2011, 07:17 PM	#23
driftwoodhunter Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Christiansburg, Va Posts: 2,758	Subscribed. How could I not be? ; ) Just thinking about your neighbors watching you take pics of dog droppings makes this worthwhile... __________________ *The Fraternity of Dirt # 7* **- Daughter of the Dirt - Canon Club #018 Twin 29g Dirt Tanks on an Iron Stand - DIY 3D Backgrounds http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...stand-pic.html The Behemoth - 125 dirt tank** http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=199772

11-16-2011, 07:20 PM	#25
looking4roselines Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (104/99%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,279	Interesting substrate. I take it that this is the same tank the c ferruginea is grown in? Have you noticed any gas forming in the substrate? __________________ 90g Acrylic Journal Emergent Photo Journal - -

11-16-2011, 07:41 PM	#26
Hcancino Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20/100%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 633	I was under the impression that only herbivores poop was good as fertilizers because they only eat plant matter. Definitely subscribing to this one

11-16-2011, 08:23 PM	#27
green_valley Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,098	Wowwww...that's very interesting substrate, but I guess it's the same concept with my organic soil substrate tank. Lot of nutrients in there for sure. __________________ *********** Green ********* Green's Resurrection Aquarium Gallery**

11-16-2011, 09:43 PM	#28
limz_777 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: globe Posts: 206	haha dog poop

11-16-2011, 10:34 PM	#29
PaulG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 345	I don't know what to say.

11-16-2011, 10:37 PM	#30
DogFish Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (33/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ChicagoLand Posts: 5,273	DAY 9 Checked on the tank this morning to find that fauna have moved in. I saw 4-5 isopods and some pond snails and one small MTS had came in with some of the plants. All were doing well. Water still clear and plants seem to be growing over night. __________________ ToxicTen/DogFish's 40/Aquaponics for Vegans Last edited by DogFish; 11-17-2011 at 01:50 PM..

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