fish food as fertilizer

[lerfdbs]

Im currently doing a fishless cycle using fishfood.
I added a bunch of aquatic plants and dosed some seachem flourish comprehensive but I want to know if the fish food im adding will add enough nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to cycle the tank and feed the plants? How much food should I add to supply the plants and bacteria with enough nutrients?


15 gallon, moderately planted, medium light, diy co2 (decent amount dissolving)

 

[Brookster123]

I wouldn't use food to fertilize unless something is eating and pooping it out where the plants live.

 

[lerfdbs]

ok i will source some macro nutrients for the plants and continue using the food normally for the fishless cycle.

 

[Brookster123]

Good plan. Uneaten food will get funky quick. Foul up your tank, may be ok for the cycle but longterm it will cause unnecessary issues.