Fish tanks as mini greenhouses?

ninny

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I have lots of unused fish tanks and im wondering what to do with them. Would they work if they were upside down and propped up on one side as a mini greenhouse? Or any other ideas?
 

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You could put your seed starts in pots in them and just cover the tops with plastic wrap to keep in the moisture. You could grow tropicals in them, as a terrarium. You could tip them upside down in the spring over your seed starts, like a cold frame/greenhouse. Just remember to prop them up during the day- your plants will get too hot under the glass. Let us know what clever ideas you come up with....
 

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I like the idea of a terrarium. Some simple tropical species, maybe add the animals later and have your own eco-system in glass! :)

I keep turtles.
 
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