I’m useless in hydro but my only comment - in first pics I can see tops of the rapid rooters…. weed roots love air but not exposure to light….
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What @013 said , caught it again thanks . That’s another animal, I see the pucks are green from algae robbing you of nutrients . But the roots need that nutrients muck rinsed off , can’t bring anything up that way !The tan color of the roots is from the nutes and they’re not slick to the touch. The res smells like “fresh dirt” if that’s the right way to describe it. Water temperate has been 67° to 68° and I’m using Hydroguard at 2 ml/gallon.
013 - yes, I’m using Rapid Rooters. The top of the res is “translucent” so perhaps some light gets through but I’d put it in the “measurable but insignicant” category. I’ve seen the PAR values on my Apogee when I move it away from the light and it’s amazing how it will read 0 yet there’s visible light. I guess that’s why it’s a PAR meter.I’m useless in hydro but my only comment - in first pics I can see tops of the rapid rooters…. weed roots love air but not exposure to light….
“pucks” - ?What @013 said , caught it again thanks . That’s another animal, I see the pucks are green from algae robbing you of nutrients . But the roots need that nutrients muck rinsed off , can’t bring anything up that way !
In soil, we know Mg doesn't like cold temps. Shed has a great link tied to one of his other fingers. My thinking is that it may have a similar reaction in a cold water res. There's a reason why they don't want you to go below that, and I'm guessing it has to do with nutrient uptake.MrSauga - it's worth a shot. I bumped the setting on the chiller to 70° and we'll see how it goes.
Well this was more than helpful! Thank you for this insight!Hiya Delps,
I've been lurking in the background, and you have the cream of the crop helping you out here. One thing I would do, if you can, is bump the temp in the res water up a bit.
FEEDSHEET TIPS
1. When mixing Kind nutrients, add Kind Base first, then add Kind Grow or Bloom and additives. Rinse measuring cups between doses to prevent contamination.
2. In warmer environments, plants will lose more water through transpiration. Applying a more dilute nutrient solution when temperatures are warmer will prevent over-fertilization.
3. If growing in coconut coir-based media or if using reverse osmosis water, add 3-5 ml of Botanicare Cal-Mag Plus to the nutrient solution recipe.
4. Maintain a nutrient solution pH range between 5.5-6.5 using Botanicare pH Up or pH Down.
5. The optimal temperature range of the nutrient solution is... 68°F - 75°F (20°C - 24°C).
6. Use nutrient solution immediately after mixing or keep solution circulating to prevent settling.
7. If using a recirculating system, maintain water level in reservoir by adding fresh water and nutrients as needed. Change solution every week.
8. If using a drain to waste system, allow 10-20% runoff to decrease potential for salt buildup. If no runoff is planned, reduce the PPM/EC to prevent potential salt buildup.
9. Additional Botanicare supplements have been scientifically formulated to meet plant needs during important phases of growth and development. Use Hydroguard for maximum root protection, Vitamino to enhance plant tissue development and maintain microbial-root health, and Clearex to break ionic bonds in the grow media while flushing or in the case of over fertilization.
You mentioned you were constantly at 68F, with a mention of 67F a couple of posts ago. With the other suggestions, and a degree or two higher, you may be able to get back on track.
I know, which is why I knew the link was on your finger.I actually just posted that link today!
The devil is in the details…Hiya Delps,
I've been lurking in the background, and you have the cream of the crop helping you out here. One thing I would do, if you can, is bump the temp in the res water up a bit.
FEEDSHEET TIPS
1. When mixing Kind nutrients, add Kind Base first, then add Kind Grow or Bloom and additives. Rinse measuring cups between doses to prevent contamination.
2. In warmer environments, plants will lose more water through transpiration. Applying a more dilute nutrient solution when temperatures are warmer will prevent over-fertilization.
3. If growing in coconut coir-based media or if using reverse osmosis water, add 3-5 ml of Botanicare Cal-Mag Plus to the nutrient solution recipe.
4. Maintain a nutrient solution pH range between 5.5-6.5 using Botanicare pH Up or pH Down.
5. The optimal temperature range of the nutrient solution is... 68°F - 75°F (20°C - 24°C).
6. Use nutrient solution immediately after mixing or keep solution circulating to prevent settling.
7. If using a recirculating system, maintain water level in reservoir by adding fresh water and nutrients as needed. Change solution every week.
8. If using a drain to waste system, allow 10-20% runoff to decrease potential for salt buildup. If no runoff is planned, reduce the PPM/EC to prevent potential salt buildup.
9. Additional Botanicare supplements have been scientifically formulated to meet plant needs during important phases of growth and development. Use Hydroguard for maximum root protection, Vitamino to enhance plant tissue development and maintain microbial-root health, and Clearex to break ionic bonds in the grow media while flushing or in the case of over fertilization.
You mentioned you were constantly at 68F, with a mention of 67F a couple of posts ago. With the other suggestions, and a degree or two higher, you may be able to get back on track.