flamdrags420
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Fatman, can you cite any external resources for commercial green houses using bleach in this way? Have yet to find anything on this.
Thanks
Thanks
Bleach instead of H2o2
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Al B. Fuct
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Please oh PLEASE don't use laundry bleach in hydroponics.
Just don't.
Just don't.
flamdrags420
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Thank god a bigger voice of reason to come with a bigger yield sign.
Funny that you are back again Al. Had just started working on my grow room some more and re read your faq and harvest every two weeks threads to re learn my knowledge. Hope all is well.
Funny that you are back again Al. Had just started working on my grow room some more and re read your faq and harvest every two weeks threads to re learn my knowledge. Hope all is well.
Al B. Fuct
once had a dog named
flamdrags, good to hear that everything's working for you. I'll be haunting RIU for a few days on this thread.
thegreensurfer
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I tried using 5 drops per gallon to get rid of algae on my coco mat, the algae is still there after 3 days getting darker in color. Might take some time to break down?
The plants look super healthy though, no adverse affects.
The plants look super healthy though, no adverse affects.
NLXSK1
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It is not going to kill growing algae. You need to cover the mat with something that blocks light if you do not want algae.
thegreensurfer
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I am attacking the algae from 2 angles & have indeed covered the mat with foil in addition to adding the bleach.
Does anyone else think bleach will have no affects on algae?
How long should it take for the algae to disappear?
Al B. Fuct
once had a dog named
Yes, you can clean algae from surfaces with bleach. However, you should never allow bleach to come in contact with plants, roots or with plant contact surfaces unless the bleach is rinsed fully from the surfaces before putting them in contact with plants again.
Chlorine kills organic life! I use tap water straight. Chlorine is gone in 24 hours so not enough time to kill anything but the bad guys. Best environment is chlorine free period!!! h2o2 will fix many plant illness but only in moderation with organics of any type.. I used it when plants were dead and they mostly lived.. Have a couple, I will post pics in a day or so, they had no roots, they were real sick from white flies on late flower plants that I cloned to save the strain. The two that did not live, well they are still sort of alive, started putting out roots and two months later the roots are still growing but the few leaves that were on it are still almost the same, little tougher, like leather, dark dark green and now not doing well but the amazing thing was how the h2o2 made the things take root and saved most.. I am talking two month old clones that have not done any top growth but put out maybe 28 inches of new roots when none were there before the h2o2... As for tap water and or chlorine. A million and 2 growers will swear by RO water and well besides the bugs my tap water makes 18 inch colas and huge green plants for over 4 grows so I don't see the issue with it.. Used to put out for 24 hours but it just adds moisture to the room so straight in now. Chlorine is not ideal for any plant whether you like it or not. It is a sanitizer, means it is a posion of sorts and kills plant life..... U should never get a phylum if you clean your shit boys....
Al B. Fuct
once had a dog named
Chlorine at the levels applied by municipal water treatment plants is harmless to plants and people.
thegreensurfer
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I'm not growing socks and underwear, so that is of no help.
thegreensurfer
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Tap water might be good where you're at. A starting ppm of 650 here means its out of the question for me.
But tap water isn't the issue, I am experimenting with small doses of chlorine to break down the algae that has accumulated on the coco mat based on some of the recommendations earlier. Washing it down is not an option since the roots are grown into it already. Roots are nice and healthy, just the top of the coco mat is algaefied.
Has been covered for a few days now....
thegreensurfer
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Hey Al B., I've heard of some long term effects chlorine has on the inner walls of veins & arteries, hardening them and making a good host for buildup of cholesterol & plaque, but that's in humans, another story....
But anyways, does anyone know if h202 will affect organic Ca?
I use cutting edge nutes, I believe it is all non-organic except for the plant amp which is a Calcium Chloride supplement made up of organic acids.
I am aware of the affects h202 has on microbial life but what about plant amp?
Al B. Fuct
once had a dog named
H2O2 will break down organic compounds into the component elements; CaCl2 itself isn't an organic compound, though. Pretty good for melting ice on roadways. Why do you think you need a Ca supplement, anyway?
thegreensurfer
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The bottle says omri certified organic, so somehow its organic.... I dunno how.
I need a Ca supplement because the ro water is stripped of it.
Al B. Fuct
once had a dog named
thegreensurfer
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As stated previously, my water quality is poor.
If I used tap, after nutes, my final ppms would be near 2000
In addition there is too much Ca in my tap which causes Mg complications
Believe me I wouldn't use tap if I didn't need to, RO is more time consuming & more expensive.
Al B. Fuct
once had a dog named
Ah, OK, gotcha. You're one of the few ppl who actually do need Cal-Mag or equivalent Ca & Mg supplementation.
Heh, thanks.
cthroo
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Omg......dudes if u want to clean use hygrozyme. Bleech is bad it kill mycorrihza and nutrients. Y do think pot grows r/o there water or let the water sit for a couple days its to evaporate the chlorine. Omg. Just cause u don't see a differance doesn't mean your not losing out on a better garden. Commercial isn't top shelf!