Ok... I'll try and sort this thanks....
Just to be clear though are you talking root rot or bud rot or both?
How often do you clean your reservoir for drain to waist in coco
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Just to be clear though are you talking root rot or bud rot or both?
Airwalker16
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Mainly Root. But bud rot can happen from the root rot.
Thanks dude! I'll try and either get it out the tent in the dark or cover it somehow. It was always a temp solution.
fragileassassin
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Yeah were just trying to help you in the long run. All of us that have chimed in are pretty stubborn lmao.
cannabineer
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We have to be, what with how stubborn the median n00b is
fragileassassin
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Even with each other though lol.
@Airwalker16 and I probably spend more time arguing than anything else
gr865
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I run DTW.
I have a 32 gallon plastic trash can that I make a mix of 21 gallons plus nutes. This sits for up to three days, and when the rez is empty this goes into the rez. This can is then cleaned with a lite clorox solution.
After the second rez fill and before the third I do a total cleaning of the rez.
I have a 32 gallon plastic trash can that I make a mix of 21 gallons plus nutes. This sits for up to three days, and when the rez is empty this goes into the rez. This can is then cleaned with a lite clorox solution.
After the second rez fill and before the third I do a total cleaning of the rez.
cannabineer
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Three way hug
cannabineer
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I’m kinky like that
Not a noob here or otherwise. Just never experienced the issues you guys have... maybe my area is more sanitary. (Thats not a dig... my area is completely sterile.)
I was being stubborn coz I want actually given a reason other than... just coz it's not best practice!
cannabineer
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I’m not doubting you; sorry for the cross-up
tylerzigzag9029
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Thanks for all the replies on this you guys should have added my res is in a close closet so there is no light getting into it I also checked my PPM and pH reading in there the exact same as when I put them in I'm just wondering what this sulfur smell could be coming from maybe it is just because I have more nutrients all together with air bubbles popping through it while I'm smelling it more
tylerzigzag9029
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I'm using general hydroponics florist series with botanic care Cal mag plus
fragileassassin
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Even just the light from regular checking and opening that closet can cause an issue over time. I had a habit of always opening the same site to check on things. Had to get out of that because that one site started having things grow on the sides.
tylerzigzag9029
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I should have been more clear in my initial post my reservoir is sitting in a closet outside of a grow tent where it will never get much light at all unless I am filling it up
tylerzigzag9029
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How often should i be completely cleaning it? I am running about 10 gals of nutrient solution through it a day i figured to be on the safe side once a month would be good enough but i don't have any experience in an automatic system there alot of conflicting answers on here
Or you could tell him to prevent algae growth, not too difficult is it?
TintEastwood
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Bubble wrap around the outside worked to insulate and block light on my lil res.
I do a super clean between Veg and Flower. The more often the res is refilled with fresh water/nutes, the less chance of bad kim-chee.
Many use things like Hydroguard, Garden Friendly Fungicide type of beni bact. (I use GFF)
(with nutes, GH, MC, now Jacks. RO water)
I dumped the airpumps long ago - using very small recirc pump in bottom of res with waterfall. 24/7. My ph is more stable with no stones.
A larger pump handles the feedings.
I do a super clean between Veg and Flower. The more often the res is refilled with fresh water/nutes, the less chance of bad kim-chee.
Many use things like Hydroguard, Garden Friendly Fungicide type of beni bact. (I use GFF)
(with nutes, GH, MC, now Jacks. RO water)
I dumped the airpumps long ago - using very small recirc pump in bottom of res with waterfall. 24/7. My ph is more stable with no stones.
A larger pump handles the feedings.
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tylerzigzag9029
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Alright thanks for the info im going to use my airpumps for now since i have them and only run them an hour before first water and an turn off at last watering i might check out some hydrogaurd if i run into problems but for now ill keep an eye on it