Growing in an aquarium... with a pet inside?

SenorSanteria

SenorSanteria

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I dont know why this idea just popped in my head- but it did, and Id like to share.

Currently, I am not in a position that allows me to grow (dorm living, and ill be living at home over the summer). But I am preparing and reading up on what I need to know, so im ready when I move into my own place with a few friends (who toke as much as I do). It will be a perfect environment to grow in, especially since each of my roomates will also be growing.

Anyway, the idea I had was... is there any animal that can live with a plant that is grown in an aquarium that wont harm it? Like a small snake or something. I was thinking that keeping an animal in the aquarium would be a great way to disquise the lights and fan, and take the focus off of the plant, and put it on the animal- in the event someone were to ever see it and they shouldnt.

Im not sure Im explaining this right- but think of it this way... A 50gallon aquarium with 2 plants for decoration, a large lamp,a reptile maybe and a small fan would be MUCH more low-key than a traditional grow setup, dont you think? I just dont know if there is an animal that wouldnt harm the plant...
 
crazy-mental

crazy-mental

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there would either be to much lite for the snake. or to less lite for plant. and temps would be too humid, in a tank. ,.
 
email468

email468

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I don't know. Interesting idea though marijuana plants are pretty unmistakable - even if a boa is curled around it.
 
tahoe58

tahoe58

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do reptile aquariums generally have high RH? I like the results in low RH conditions? and a pot plant is a pot plant is a pot plant....its pretty tell tale and widely known for its growth charateristics....I expect a snake would work....but.....wouldn't the light intensity also be raqther bothersome for the snake? or whatever animal....these lights...to grow properly are damn bright....? interesting thought....though...good luck!
 
email468

email468

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i don't think i would do it cause reptiles aren't exactly the cleanest things around. They carry disease and you have to feed them live rodents. plus i wouldn't want the little buggers crapping on my plants!
 
email468

email468

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lady bugs - at least they'll eat any aphids and some other plant predators. i would be afraid of a snail sucking out all my resin and then eating all the leaves after getting the munchies.
 
crazy-mental

crazy-mental

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id sack that idea. how would you get air, and good drainage. and plus it would get mouldy and full of germs.
 
FourTwentyMan

FourTwentyMan

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lol...neet idea but ..yes the light intensity(required for growing a plant worth your while) would be to much for the snake to handle...plus...im pretty sure the pot plants would be the things doing the distraction...everyone knows what a marijuana leaf looks like...and if i saw a tank id go see whats in it ...and id be waaaay more interested in the plant:P....think about it ...what do u do when u see a tank with a light on?? u look for the animal inside it...what do animals do ? they hide. and we look for them...and if you dont see it away you are automatically going to see everything else in the tank
 
markieeee

markieeee

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email468 said:
lady bugs - at least they'll eat any aphids and some other plant predators. i would be afraid of a snail sucking out all my resin and then eating all the leaves after getting the munchies.
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WillieNelson

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My red-tailed boa doesn't like the idea. She figures the excess light, humidty, the > 2 foot height would be too many limiting factors.
 
SenorSanteria

SenorSanteria

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I figured it would be too much light for a boa. I used to have a bunch of anoles, that I kept the light on 18hrs a day, and they loved it. It was a heat lamp too, so i think they could handle it, and wouldnt do much damage to the plant.

I dunno, Im just throwing ideas out there. Im probably going to do a closet aerogarden setup. (btw, is it possible to flower with the plant still in the aerogarden, or will it be too big?)
 
quebec budzz

quebec budzz

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SenorSanteria said:
I dont know why this idea just popped in my head- but it did, and Id like to share.

Currently, I am not in a position that allows me to grow (dorm living, and ill be living at home over the summer). But I am preparing and reading up on what I need to know, so im ready when I move into my own place with a few friends (who toke as much as I do). It will be a perfect environment to grow in, especially since each of my roomates will also be growing.

Anyway, the idea I had was... is there any animal that can live with a plant that is grown in an aquarium that wont harm it? Like a small snake or something. I was thinking that keeping an animal in the aquarium would be a great way to disquise the lights and fan, and take the focus off of the plant, and put it on the animal- in the event someone were to ever see it and they shouldnt.

Im not sure Im explaining this right- but think of it this way... A 50gallon aquarium with 2 plants for decoration, a large lamp,a reptile maybe and a small fan would be MUCH more low-key than a traditional grow setup, dont you think? I just dont know if there is an animal that wouldnt harm the plant...
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