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    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Far cheaper than water chillers, air pumps, bubble rocks, water falls, air, aeration and all those chemicals when you catch a dose. But, first, you got to think beyond the limits of a DO chart. Can you do that? Easy to make an O2 enrivhment rig if your inclined. Are you a RDWC/DWC pot grower...
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    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Louisiana is notorious for pot convictions and long prison sentences for a joint or 2, careful if you ever go there. Pot and prison goes hand in hand and is big business there today, politicos and law enforcement get a piece of the pot pie there and good business if more business... heck of a...
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    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Pics are quiet incriminating in some states; pot growers, dealers and users are commonly busted. Private run jails and state prison systems generate tremendous incomes form any and all pot convictions related illegal activities. Politicians encourage incarceration laws targeting pot activity...
  4. J

    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Air contains 20% O2. Yikes - 8-8.5% O2 is less than 1/2 the O2 % in air. I can see now why "low oxygen" and treating root rot is the norm, the "low oxygen" problem is crystal clear now. There is no prevention, only treatment. I had no idea the goal of commercial ops was less that 1/2 the O2% in...
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    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    What is 8-8.5%? I'm interested in this 8-8.5% number. I have never seen are heard of this #. Where can I find more info about it? Are you saying that if this # can be reached and sustained fungal prevent is preventable? Thanks.
  6. J

    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    24% oxygen or greater is an "oxygen enriched atmosphere."
  7. J

    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Lot's of hype, slick advertisement and snake oil salesmen cruising 24/7 in the root rot treatment industry..' big business for sure. The treatment business is totally dependent on methods and equipment that are responsible for causing the "low oxygen" events; a synergistic business relationship...
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    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Neither does this guy “ROT” by Serious Fourside http://www.growweedeasy.com/root-rot Cannabis Root Rot – Slimy Brown Roots The Problem - Your cannabis plant starts drooping, leaves start getting sick, and roots are brown, smelly and/or slimy. These are all symptoms of cannabis root rot. Sound...
  9. J

    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    So far - so good. If you are having no fungal symptoms, don't change anything. How often do you check your roots and look specifically for root rot symptoms? How often do your check your nutrient temp (with a swimming pool thermometer)?
  10. J

    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Is this what you have? General Hydroponics - AeroFlo 30 - Hydroponic System - 30 Sites - 17-Gallon Reservoir - 3 6 ft. Grow Chambers 3-inch Grow Cups Grow Media and Manifold Included - General Hydropo nics GH8008 $547.61 and shipping is free...
  11. J

    How much do you pay for a bottle of CO2

    Do you rent or buy the CO2 cylinder?
  12. J

    How much do you pay for a bottle of CO2

    Thanks abucks. Is the purity 100% CO2? And what is the usual psi of a full tank of CO2?
  13. J

    How much do you pay for a bottle of CO2

    I have found that prices for a bottle of CO2 can vary dramatically from shop to shop, this side of town to the other side of town. How much do you pay for a bottle of CO2?
  14. J

    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Don't worry, always be happy. Let me know how it works out. The product should come with written operating instructions. Most manufacturers love to work with volunteers that are eager to help field test their products. J
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    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Sounds like Pythium or something has infested you grow continuous, immune to everything you try. Maybe 2 gallons of chlorine will slow it down. If 2 gallons of chlorine won't kill the fungus there are other fungicides to try. Have you tried Liquid Copper Fungicide...
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    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    Be pro active, a shaker and a mover and talk directly with the owner. Call O2Grow and by-pass the salesman. Tell the boss you are have time and you are willing to test his O2 Grow product at no charge. Ask the boss to send you an O2Grow rig, you are wiling to test it for him and see if it...
  17. J

    Best way to combat pythium and root rot in all hydroponic growing methods.

    I don’t think of you as a “dick” at all Budley, never did. Some folks on this forum are quiet vulgar I noticed, but the world of full of common vulgar people with hair triggers. Thank you for participating in my thread and commenting. I have enjoyed our discussions immensely and understand...
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