How far below the tip of my clones stem should the water level be? Should I keep lowering the water level as the roots grow down? I plan on taking my clones as normal, dipping them in clonex gel (to prevent embolism). The cloner will have superthrive (drop / gal) and clonex solution for the first two weeks, then superthrive and grow big for the next two. (It is possible I may use grow and micro from CES) Please comment with any issues you foresee.
Bubble cloner questions
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My homebuilt cloner is epic fail, I am beginning to think I should have went with the water level below the roots. There is clear slime and black algae in some places on the stems. I used 3 tablespoons of H2O2 (kind for first aid) for 11 gals of solution. I have a tetra whisper pump rated for 60 gals and 2 x 3 foot bubble wands. Don't know what happened but at 8 days no roots. I am going to buy an EZ clone tomorrow and hope they live when put in there. This leaves me 2 weeks behind to start my next flower cycle 
Just found the thread. Water should be below the root level with a very vigorous aeration splashing up on the roots. I would go with an aero type setup. 500gph pump, some pvc and spray heads to do the job.
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When I was taking the fail bubble cloner apart the only place that had roots was above the water level, so even though I saw two vids out there where that worked maybe that was the key. I personally am ordering an ezclone because I don't want to risk failing again. I could build an ezclone "clone" but I have read there are problems sealing them tight and I don't want to risk mold in my veg area.
Maer,
I just sent you a PM with a link to a 60 site ez cloner for $268. It's the lowest price I could find. My local Hydro store price matched based on the web page.
I just sent you a PM with a link to a 60 site ez cloner for $268. It's the lowest price I could find. My local Hydro store price matched based on the web page.
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