Help, can this be used in DWC/RDWC?

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Destroyer of chairs

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Can this be used in hydro(DWC) for the purpose of fighting slime/rot/algae/pythium?
Either in a mesh bag floating around or sprinkled at the hydroton up top? I bought some cause it's the only thing available here. Searched for so many hours now I'm giving up.

Plant Magic Granules - Healthy Roots - Beneficials | Plant Magic Plus

Granules potting-up mix increases root mass by 700% and improves resistance to stress and disease. Just add 1 tablespoon per 10 litres of soil.
www.plant-magic.co.uk

I really struggle to find anything for this purpose in my country. All the stuff I read about is in the US and shipping here(scandanavia) is 50$++ for just small containers. What else would I need but wormcasts for a DIY recipe?

Would love some help.
 
Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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Southern AG Garden Friendly Fungicide is a bottle of 98%concentrate if the basscillus that is in Hydro Guard. So get THAT instead if possible.
But if you want my opinion, you just need 0ppm Reverse Osmosis water and a Chiller to keep water temps at 63-65℉(17-18℃)
 
The8thChevron

The8thChevron

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Airwalker16 said:
Southern AG Garden Friendly Fungicide is a bottle of 98%concentrate if the basscillus that is in Hydro Guard. So get THAT instead if possible.
But if you want my opinion, you just need 0ppm Reverse Osmosis water and a Chiller to keep water temps at 63-65℉(17-18℃)
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This too, if your res is breaking the mid 80s, you're gonna have trouble.
 
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Destroyer of chairs

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I really wanted that AG product but as mentioned, shipping were 50$++ for a small bottle that costs less than 20$..

Why reverse osmosis water, phatogens?
Is it rly that much of a difference?
My tap is about 50ppm(0.07EC)
Currently keeping water lvl at 18—20c(64—68f)

All the goodies mentioned on this site is pretty unavailable here. Why I wanted a DIY recipe.

You run sterile airwalker? Thinkin maybe I have to do sterile to get rid of this problem, or pay 3x price for bennies cause of shipping.
 
The8thChevron

The8thChevron

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Destroyer of chairs said:
Btw why super careful if it's meant for soil?
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Hydroponic additives are specifically balanced for hydro systems. Using something meant for soil can have negative impacts on your plant and stunt growth. Excess salts leading to high EC is a common result. Maybe not a huge concern for bennies, but the bacteria may not even be activated in a hydro setup. It can definitely be done, just be careful. Theres a reason hydro fertilizers and bacteria tend to cost more. I can't speak to this specific one, but if it was good for hydro, I guarantee they would advertise it that way. Just don't roll a 1.
 
rkymtnman

rkymtnman

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i would try to find pool shock. here in the US the main brand is HTH. it's approximately 60% calcium hypochlorite.

you will need an accurate scale to use it properly. to 0.01 grams

what country if you don't mind my asking? I've done a lot of work in Sweden
 
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Destroyer of chairs

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Could u link me the right bottle, so I can google other similar products sold here with same ingredients?

I don't mind you asking but I'm paranoid so I won't tell :p
 
GBAUTO

GBAUTO

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If you don't want any residue in your containers, then I'd suggest you go sterile.
As far as the supplement you originally posted, I'd contact the manufacturer and ask them if it's suitable for hydroponics.
 
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Destroyer of chairs

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Kinda leaning more and more towards the sterile approach. But still a bit on the fence cause I've seen so many ppl saying sterile is even more work than doing bennies. Is this bullshit?
 
GBAUTO

GBAUTO

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I think it's the same.
I'm just not too picky about some bio-film.
The primary reason I'd use sterile would be if I continued to have pythium issues.
 
fragileassassin

fragileassassin

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Destroyer of chairs said:
I really wanted that AG product but as mentioned, shipping were 50$++ for a small bottle that costs less than 20$..
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That small bottle will likely last you several grows. Its 1,000,000 times stronger than hydroguard and we dose it at like 1ml per 5 or 10 gallons vs 3ml per gallon for hydroguard. Keep that in mind for pricing.
A small 1 pint bottle will last you longer than a gallon of hydroguard
 
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