How to use hydroguard?
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Afgan King
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You do know it kills any beneficial bacteria right? Why not run your temps at 65-70 and not have to worry bout keeping res clean
Afgan King
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Damn I thought someone had said it had h202 my bad lol
Budley Doright
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Don't think it matters really just check ph at the end and adjust if needed 
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toaster struedel
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i always put mine in last, protekt,micro,bloom,cal mag,floralicious,hydroguard.
Budley Doright
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I actually fill my Res 3/4 full add everything not in any order, just the closest bottle, then complete the fill and test PH so it's all pretty diluted. Would high nutrient ratio's cause an issue with the hydroguard was always my concern, not sure if that's valid though.
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blackforest
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I always put it in first. 3ml/gal
Budley Doright
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I've been using 1 ml per litre, I think that's half of what they recommend but it's working great. Again that's with chilled Res.
toaster struedel
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I use 2 ml per gal, that's what the instructions say.
blackforest
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That's 4ml/gal. Twice as much as recommended. The conversion 3.78 liters per gallon so basically 4 liters per gallon. Not that there's anything wrong with that!
blackforest
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I used to use 2ml/gal, but noticed I needed to add a little more around day 5 of 7 since I change out every week. 3ml/gal seems to go 7-10 days. Just what I've noticed for my system over a gillion feedings.
Budley Doright
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Holy shit your right
. Ok so perhaps I could have made that last longer lol. I got 6 months out of a gallon and two runs. I better read the instructions better for next season . No wonder I thought it was kind of pricey lol. But yup worked great lol.
blackforest
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Seems like there is so much to learn. I think it's awesome we have a resource like riu to keep checking with each other. Could you imagine how long it would take to learn all of this by trial and error alone? I can't tell you how many times I'm reading a thread and get an answer to a question then run downstairs and modify the garden. This place keeps me busy. It's like we are sitting in a smoke session bouncing ideas off each other. Love it.Holy shit your right
bgmike8
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Amen. I've received so much help here.
mrgreen2015
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For what its worth.....I use 3 ml/gal after my nutes.
The Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens in Hydroguard live in bigger, more vigorous colonies than the more common Bacillus Subtillis species. This enables them to thrive and perform more effectively in extreme and unfavorable conditions.
Hydroguard IS beneficial bacteria.
The Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens in Hydroguard live in bigger, more vigorous colonies than the more common Bacillus Subtillis species. This enables them to thrive and perform more effectively in extreme and unfavorable conditions.
Afgan King
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I just said earlier I had heard wrong lol I know I'm wrong I don't use it thought I had heard it has h202
BlackD.O.G
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Me personaly I think the product is a crock of shit and isnt needed. Just marketing BS like so much in the hobby growing industry. In the near future I plan on using nothing but jacks 321. And just so you know I am currently running botanicare kind line and I have been using that hydro guard and see no difference. Its all just over priced crap. Im gonna mix my own salts and save tons of $$$
mrgreen2015
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To each his own. All I know, for me personally, I saw a difference. I didn't notice as much of a smell in my rez. Also, it seemed like it prevented that slimy crap from forming. Plus, my roots never looked better.
Now with that being said, I'm sure if you let your rez sit long enough you're going to see some negative effects. I also aerate my water very well.
I would like others to chime in still.
Budley Doright
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It could be lol. I plugged in the chiller at the same time as I started using the guard. So perhaps it's not needed. I do think it's made a difference in root health but won't know till fall when I start back up indoors. And your right, bigger grows require some thought re nutes and additives but for my pound every 2.5 months $50 per run in nutes is not a concern.