Need a fresh start , suggestions ?

Jjgrow420

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Any reason why you want to strictly stick to organics?

I'm currently using Promix HP with Gaia Green 444, Gaia Green Glacial rockdust and also using Epsom salt, calmag.

It's been the easiest grow I've done to date, I just amended my Promix with the reccomended amount of 444, Glacial rock dust and Epsom salt, ive just been watering with aquarium water not ph'd.
FYI, fish food contains all kinds of chemicals not fit for human consumption. Not telling you what to do, just saying there is 0 regulation on ornamental fish food and it contains dyes and chemicals to enhance fish colors etc.
 

waytoofaded

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FYI, fish food contains all kinds of chemicals not fit for human consumption. Not telling you what to do, just saying there is 0 regulation on ornamental fish food and it contains dyes and chemicals to enhance fish colors etc.
I didn't know that, thanks for pointing it out. I keep predators so they mainly eat freeze dried insects and frozen tilapia, but I've definitely used aquarium water with fish fed with commercial fish food before. From everything I've read though, aquarium water should be safe on edible crops, but it's definitely something to consider.
 
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Jjgrow420

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I didn't know that, thanks for pointing it out. I keep predators so they mainly eat freeze dried insects and frozen tilapia, but I've definitely used aquarium water with fish fed with commercial fish food before. From everything I've read though, aquarium water should be safe on edible crops, but it's definitely something to consider.
Yea for sure just pointing it out. Lots of people don't think of or realize that. There could even be high levels of heavy metals in the food, and no body would know it because there is no testing regulations on ornamental fish food. Certainly something to think about.
 

conor c

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I didn't know that, thanks for pointing it out. I keep predators so they mainly eat freeze dried insects and frozen tilapia, but I've definitely used aquarium water with fish fed with commercial fish food before. From everything I've read though, aquarium water should be safe on edible crops, but it's definitely something to consider.
Also not just fish food the hidden danger with alot of stuff is heavy metals just cos it's organic and comes from the sea does not change that fact one has to picky with what inputs you use things like fish mix etc you gotta be cautious where you source it due to pollution and such as well bud
 

waytoofaded

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Also not just fish food the hidden danger with alot of stuff is heavy metals just cos it's organic and comes from the sea does not change that fact one has to picky with what inputs you use things like fish mix etc you gotta be cautious where you source it due to pollution and such as well bud
It's always good to be mindful of your inputs for sure.

From everything I've read, the risk of using aquarium water is so low that it's not even worth worrying about, that's me personally.
 

Woedae

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This is the product I faithfully use as a top dressing in my raised beds, or a pinch mixed into my seedling solo cups. A little goes a long way. Company and product standards check out.
 

GemGrows24

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GemGrows24

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It is in texture. But it packs more of a punch, gental and non burning tho too. Ewc is commonly a 1-0-0 so mot much in the realm of nutrient, but more in the "conditioner".
Fish manure is well balanced NPK and bring the conditioner aspect with it too.
I think with this being said I'll opt for this over EWC
 

GemGrows24

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Woedae

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I think with this being said I'll opt for this over EWC
If your feeling adventurous and want to make your own seedling mix, I'd recommend grabbing 1 brick of coco, I go for burpee brand because it's clean, washed and buffered and cheap. Also local at home depot for 6 bucks.
Expands to 8qts when hydrated.
Pick up a bag of horticultural vermiculite (med) also available at home depot.
Bag of perlite
Bag of ewc
Bag of fishnure

Coco/vermiculite is a 1:1 --- yields 16qts
Add 6qts of perlite
Add 4qts of ewc
Add 1/3 cup of fishnure

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Woedae

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Also if your feeling adventurous you can use the fishnure to make a thin slurry and soak for a couple days in some broken up lump charcoal. Bio-char is great for encouragement of microbial biomes and a slow release of nutrients. I don't use it for solo cups, the plants will get a little sprinkle in the bottom 1/2 when I up-pot to 1gal containers. I use the same seedling mix.
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