Reservoir water getting oily.

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JookyKush

Member

Apr 26, 2012

• #1

What's the reason for the water turning oily after 4 days, or what's the reason for reddish brownish films floating around the reservoir? 4x4 table 4 rockwool big mamas, 75 gallon reservoir. In in week 2 of bloom. Only 2 out of 9 reservoirs turned oily, what could be causing this?

 

Saldaw

Well-Known Member

Apr 26, 2012

• #2

do you use organic nutes?
does any light hit your res or while its in pipes?
post some more info

 

phuzy

Well-Known Member

Apr 26, 2012

• #3

Saldaw said:

do you use organic nutes?
does any light hit your res or while its in pipes?
post some more info

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This......

 

Blowdatsmoke

Well-Known Member

Apr 26, 2012

• #4

Bacteria in reservoirs produce a slime/oil that can deprive your roots of oxygen. It could be from dead plant material such as roots or leaves in the reservoir as well.

 

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JookyKush

Member

Apr 26, 2012

• #5

Light hits my reservoirs a bit, so im going to make covers and see if it happens again. Thanx for responding..

 

chrismanchester1979

Member

Apr 26, 2012

• #6

h202 flush your medium then flush with fresh water ph correct .... Then add your new rez with normal shedule and cover up that should help

 

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beenthere

New Member

Apr 26, 2012

• #7

chrismanchester1979 said:

h202 flush your medium then flush with fresh water ph correct .... Then add your new rez with normal shedule and cover up that should help

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+1

And it;s best to get the 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide.

 

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JookyKush

Member

Apr 29, 2012

• #8

So finally..... I figured the problem that was making few reservoirs get oily, Its the black round litttle giant pumpit leaks oil, it runs on oil.