uses for gunk in the protein skimmer cup

[dieselndix]

may sound strange...but would there be a use for this stuff in my garden?
any negative effects?

 

[murph145]

i always toss mine in the planter nothin bad noticed so far

 

[my way]

I would think there would be a good amount of salt in it. As far as I know salt is not good for most plants.

 

[pyro]

Tell somebody you don't like it's gourmet dipping sauce

 

[tx reef]

Originally Posted by Pyro
Tell somebody you don't like it's gourmet dipping sauce

:scared:

:scared:

 

[gexkko]

Originally Posted by My Way
I would think there would be a good amount of salt in it. As far as I know salt is not good for most plants.
Plants can osmoregulate their root systems quite well. As long as you water consistantly, the added "gunk" will actually benefit the plant. Not only is it organic fertlizer, it also contains beneficial sodium (salt = NaCl), phospates, calcium, and all the other organic and inorganic particles that make your tank healthy.
Just don't overdo it. If you only water with the stuff from the skimmer, the plants will become dehydrated as the added salt does draw water from the soil. Make sure to water after you fertilize

 

[tangs123]

i use my for warpaint

 

[firefish9]

Originally Posted by tangs123
i use my for warpaint

 

[devaji108]

I was thinking it could be used to cycle a new tank!????? never tryed myelf but I beat it could work

 

[sinaloa213]

flavor enhancer

 

[fishieness]

ive heard a few uses. feeding corals that eat the small dissolved organics, esspecialy gonioporas..... and my favorite.... convince someone in your family or friends that it smells like some common food and get them to take a wiff

i used oreos when i did it to my brother.

 

[sharkbait9]

Originally Posted by tangs123
i use my for warpaint

oh god i think i would just throw up as soon as it went on my face

 

[scsinet]

I like the dipping sauce idea... I've been to the UK a few times, and the restaraunts over there carry little packets of "brown sauce" I have no idea what it is... not brave enough to try it. Maybe we could get together, package the stuff and sell it in the 'states under the same name...

 

[dadummy]

when I am doing something in the kitchen and I want my wife to leave, I just empty the collection cup in the sink.
" oh my god!! that stuff stinks"

 

[sinaloa213]

i collect it in a big bin so when thanksgiving day comes along i can just smother it all over my turkey.....if i cant resist its aroma ill marinate some steaks with it for some exotic dinners........u should try making your own recipes.....
have fun...

 

[scsinet]

Originally Posted by dadummy
when I am doing something in the kitchen and I want my wife to leave, I just empty the collection cup in the sink.
" oh my god!! that stuff stinks"

Amazing how it can smell up the whole room. I like to make a game of it... see if I can get it dumped and the cup cleaned out before I have to stop holding my breath.
All kidding aside, I figure those of us with septic systems (like me) can do no better with it. All that nice bacteria should help keep things running smoothly down there...

 

[sinaloa213]

Originally Posted by SiNaLOa213
i collect it in a big bin so when thanksgiving day comes along i can just smother it all over my turkey.....if i cant resist its aroma ill marinate some steaks with it for some exotic dinners........u should try making your own recipes.....
have fun...

try it please....i promise youll like it