plant sump filter

[Seb]

Taking a page from marine fishkeeping...
Is it practical to construct a (decorative) sump where you can
hydroponically grow houseplants that also act as a biological filter?
From experience lots of arums (philodendron, syngonium) do very well
grown hydroponically. And since the plants breathe atmospheric air, no
trouble from in-tank plants depleting oxygen at night.
Problem is, I don't know any plumbing. No chance building a sump this way.

Seb

[Happy'Cam'per]

I've heard of folks converting aquaclear filters into plant filters, just
remove the media and pop a plant in there!
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**So long, and thanks for all the fish!**

"Seb" > wrote in message
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> Taking a page from marine fishkeeping...
> Is it practical to construct a (decorative) sump where you can
> hydroponically grow houseplants that also act as a biological filter?
> From experience lots of arums (philodendron, syngonium) do very well
> grown hydroponically. And since the plants breathe atmospheric air, no
> trouble from in-tank plants depleting oxygen at night.
> Problem is, I don't know any plumbing. No chance building a sump this way.
>
> Seb