This: "Ph is roughly 6 but I have a colour chat not a pen so this can very unfortunately." To be successful in coco, you'll need to learn to manage your pH. In coco, 5.8 is the sweet spot, if it varies, it should only vary a couple tenths either way. If you don't manage your pH you'll continue having these issues. Dial in your pH firstly before you do anything else. Good luck.