Don't worry about it B, It looks like I got to them in time and they are already doing well as though nothing had happened.. I will be starting them back up again on nutes tonight.
I don't regret the experiment though.. I love to experiment and know that most experiments don't work out... but the ones that do, make it all worth it. =]
The first time I fed them was at a half cup per gal. 3 days later, I did the same... I'm already looking into what could have caused such a change and the only thing I can come up with is that, since they are drinking a lot, the levels in the tubs get low between check ups.. the lower levels and extra sugar would make it easy for bacteria and other nastiest to take hold.
Maybe if I had a larger rez. with more aeration and lower temps, but for now apple juice just isn't for small scale hydro grows..... Just a theory for now... More experimentation is needed =]
But at least we have all gained a bit more knowledge.
One more thing to add is that I'm using PureBlend Pro flowering nutes which are 99% organic. If I were to use chemical nutes with a bit of h2o2 in conjunction with the apple juice, then maybe I can keep the rez stable... like I said more experimentation is necessary.
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