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Air pump size question

running an RDWC,4x 5 gallon sites, 27 gallon res. Probably 30 gallons or so when full. Wondering what size air pump I need to oxygenate the water in my system? I’ve heard 1 watt per gallon, but watts don’t really have anything to do with how much air It puts out. So does anybody know what size pump in LPM/GPH I’ll need to oxygenate my water? Thanks. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

DWC roots not growing

GG#4 sprouted in rockwool then placed into DWC 2 weeks ago but no roots out the bottom. Ph- 5.8-6.0 Ppm- 350 Res temp- 73f Tent temp- 75f Room temp- 68f Envy part A & B nutrients TS-1000 @ 20 inches away Water level is right at the bottom of the net from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

PPM

What PPM do you use for your grow? Watched YouTube and read some online. I’m seeing some people say they use 600 or 700ppm while others are saying they use 1200ppm. Not sure how to find correct ppm I should be using from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Found cheap Jack's equivalent

Found cheap nutrients for hydro, but... They have 8% N. Of which is 3% NO3 (nitrate) and 5% NH2. Is this any trouble for DTW in coco or perlite? I know fully nitrate nitrogen would be better. Anyone grows with NH2 too? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Cleaning Hydroton, Bleach, H2O2 the Science

Reading any forum and search for "how to clean Hydroton" and you will get different recommendations as well as warnings. I become so confused and scared I did not know what to do. So after researching it I will add my 2 cents and maybe help those of you like me that needed answers. Here is the process I used and the science behind it. Bleach and water solution 2 teaspoons per gallon for a soak. I needed 4 gallons for 50lb of hydroton. ( Use only regular bleach with sodium hypochlorite... Cleaning Hydroton, Bleach, H2O2 the Science from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

RDWC vs Single Site RDWC

I'd like to hear some pros and cons of the standard RDWC setup, e.g., four separate site 5 gallon buckets, vs having a RDWC system with one huge bucket, e.g., large 40 gallon bucket, with multiple net pots. Circulate the water into the 20 gallon bucket back into a res... from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Aeroponics - SCROG for the roots?

Hey everyone, New guy here. Been a long time grower (mostly rdwc) but am looking to get into aeroponics, and I've been making plans to build my own high pressure setup. Given the reasons why aeroponics works so well, I was wondering if it would be beneficial to put a small trellis in the bucket underneath the net pot to allow the roots to spread out and gain more exposure to the sprayers? When the root mass grows into a big ball, I could theoretically see some of the interior roots being... Aeroponics - SCROG for the roots? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

UV sterilizer for RDWC?

I'm setting up hisenbubbles RDWC and was wondering if im using RO water with a filter in top off rez and chiller do i still need a UV sterilizer? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Cheapest, simplest way of managing temps in a single DWC bucket

Hi all! New to the forum (this is my first post) and also a first-time grower. I'm now 5 weeks in with a bubble kush plant. She's a hardy little thing, and it's a good job too... I'm treating this as an R&D run and sadly, I always seem to learn more from my mistakes than my successes. I've now got nutrients and pH dialled in perfectly and she's finally starting to take shape. One thing I struggled with, and I looked EVERYWHERE for answers... is managing temps. I made 2 simple changes which... Cheapest, simplest way of managing temps in a single DWC bucket from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Anyone using dry potassium silicate? (AgSil)

I'm close to depleting my bottle of Armor SI which is general hydroponic's overpriced water mixture of potassium silicate. I prefer dry fertilizer because you always get more for your money. I'm looking at: AgSil 16H, 4 pounds in a re-closable plastic container. ... Anyone using dry potassium silicate? (AgSil) from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Best ph pen >$200

Looking to get a decent ph pen after dealing with the cheap shit from Amazon... What would you buy Apera, Blue Labs, Milwaukee, Hanna etc? Also which model? Prefer replaceable probe, currently considering Apera Ph60... from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Dwc drip ring water pressure help.

Hello guys. I am new to dwc and trying to test the waters with it and switch from soil. To increase yields. I’m starting with a 5 gallon bucket and bubbler setup. I also got a 6” drip ring for transplants. (It’s easier for me to start seedlings in soil and then wash the soil off and transplant over. I have difficulty starting in rockwool. But that’s neither here or there. the main issue I’m having is the water pressure on my pump is too high for my drip ring and instead of it slowly... Dwc drip ring water pressure help. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Which elements can and cannot be mixed together?

I'm hoping to simplify my fertilizer mixing regimen, but I'm unsure which elements are safe to mix together. I use the following dry fertilizers Maxi Grow / Bloom Epsom Salt Calcium Nitrate Potassium Silicate Can I mix any of those dry powders together in my blender with hot water and then toss in the reservoir or do they all have to be mixed and added separately? I have been mixing and adding separately. I add in the following order: Potassium Silicate, Maxi, Epsom, then Calcium Nitrate. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Aerocloner question

I have a 36 site Clone King. Love it so far, I haven't had a single clone die. I am wondering though, do I have to switch the water in the res or just keep adding to it? It's only a mixture of pH 6.5 RO water and the recommended dosage of CloneX solution. The clones I have in there right now, although not dead, are exhibiting some weird growth? The roots are like these giant clusters, almost looks like some sort of almond candy? haha. Hard to describe. Looks like it'd be crunchy. No hairs or... Aerocloner question from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Well Water Test Results

Hey everyone, I just got the results back from a water test on my well water. I'm hoping someone much more knowledgeable than me can take a look and point out anything of interest or concern. For the last few years, I've been creating my own RO and using an 80/20 mix of RO to well water. Moving forward, I would like to reduce my dependency on RO, if possible. I've always been a little reluctant to use 100% well water due to the relatively high amount of TDS. Now that I know exactly what... Well Water Test Results from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Ebb And Flow roots wrapping! Please help!

Hi all, hoping for some assistance here, I have grown in hydroponic systems like DWC and drip/Aeroponics systems but I have been using an ebb and flow system lately because of the efficiency and space I am working with.. that being said though I have had a couple successful harvest one thing remains the same, as they come closer to harvest the plants roots all tangle together (as I have 4 plants in a 4sq foot tray that begin in large foam blocks and then placed in pots with bottom slots)... Ebb And Flow roots wrapping! Please help! from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Hydrofarm MGSYS Hydroponic Megagarden System

Hi I was wondering if it'd be good to buy the Hydrofarm MGSYS Hydroponic Megagarden System I don't know if any of you have used it and if so is it good? it comes with removable grow trays that measures 23 inches by 23 inches square and holds fifteen 5-inch, plastic grow pots. I was also thinking about getting a Grow tent 2'x2'x4' because I only have 2.5x2x11' and the 2x2x4's were the only ones I could find that would... Hydrofarm MGSYS Hydroponic Megagarden System from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Automatic PH Control for under $150

Thought I'd share this since it's completely eliminated my need to manually adjust PH. Pictured below is a PH Down drip line controlled by a solenoid switch and a Milwaukee Instruments PH controller. It holds PH in my 20 gallon res at exactly what I set it to. I put some cotton in the brass nozzle at the bottom to get the flow down to about one drop every 2 seconds. Cost was $148 and it took about 15 minutes to set it up. Here's... Automatic PH Control for under $150 from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Wide ring dripper. Small rootit cubes?

I have grown a lot before but always coco i have hydroton and a dripper & F&D combi system i'm going to use the dripper system alone without the F&D function due to respecting downstairs neighbours mother plant is healthy, strong and bushy. few more tops and i'm ready to do my first set of clones I am looking at these rootit pouches and rockwool cubes they're quite small aren't they, i have no doubt i can get them in my large pot systems and held in place by the rockwool but i feel the... Wide ring dripper. Small rootit cubes? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

can floraklean burn plants?

Can floraklean burn plants. I used the max amount recomended. I cant for the life of me understand why my plants are burned i have been running such low ppms. Ebb and grow under 850 ppms the entire time. I am now in the ripening stage and have burn problems. COuld it be the floraklean unlocked some nutes and then the plants took them up? Maybe i shouldnt ph the \water when running floraklean? im 5 week s in flowering, please help if you have any advice. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Problem - Help

Hello Gromies , I was wondering if you could help me. I have 2 cherry pie plants,( rockwool 6") both in veg. But one is not happy. I decided to check my TDS / PPM run off to see if I have salt build up. Turns out I did have salt build up. I was feeding 1100 ppm and 5.8 and the run off was 1700 ppm and pH at 6.0. I followed with a flush and then added fresh nutrients at 1000ppm and 5.8 ph. Made sure my run off was the same as my feed. I did this for both plants ... One is happy and the other... Problem - Help from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Ebb and flow nutes?

Just finishing up my second ebb and flow grow with the gh trio. Bottles are getting low so I’m thinking of trying something different. Gh has been good, but I have had an issue with salt build up in the medium so wanted to look at other options. Any strong opinions? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Reservoir question.

Is it better to run RO water to your reservoir and have an auto dosing system to set the ph at 5.7. Or is it better to add your nutrients and then adjust your ph? ro from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

new to hydro titan flo n gro

hey guys I just turned on a 12 site titan flo n grow (ebb and flow) hydro system and I was wondering what people were running for basic's. my timer is set for 30 min flood every 2.5 hours PH before addatives 5.9 after 6.7 I am running Home and Garden's Aqua Flakes ppm's 900 rez temp 79 degree 2 air stones in the rez under a 1K room temp is 80 degree. any suggestions or ideas? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

High Quality/Low EC Coco Recommendations

Hey, Looking for some recommendations on a brand or supplier of clean, well rinsed coco coir. I've tried many different brands and none of them are what I would consider clean. I don't want to go through the rinsing process so if there are clean options out there, I want to try them. Thank you from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Fabric pots the cure for clogged drains?

I've been trying to come up with a solution to the age old problem of roots and/or media clogging up the drains on my Hempy buckets, but I know it's an issue all hydro growers can run into. I was wondering if anyone had ever tried making a "filter" cap from the material of a fabric pot to place over the inlet for the drainage to keep roots/media from clogging the pipes/hoses? I figure they're made for the purpose of allowing runoff to pass through pretty much unimpeded, and should last... Fabric pots the cure for clogged drains? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Least residue medium for dwc

Hey I bought a bag of hydroton and tried to wash it as much as I could and everytime if i fill the water just a little before cup and the bubbles barely hit it and the next day I check and my roots are all brown and the water is from the clay does anyone know any medium that doesnt leave a residue or how long do I leave that hydroton in a bucket of water it has tons of residue from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Let's discuss flavor in relation to hydroponic growing

I currently grow in and love my water to waste dutch buckets also known as hempy buckets. Growth is much faster than in soil, I don't have to haul heavy dirt, and I rarely deal with pests anymore. The only caveat is that it seems more difficult to achieve the desired flavor than growing in soil. When I first started growing about 10 or so years back I always grew in dirt. I wasn't an organic nut or anything. It was just easier than hydro for a rookie gardener. I never once had an issue with... Let's discuss flavor in relation to hydroponic growing from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Nutes in aero?

Just curious what nutrients people have had success with in aeroponics? Currently running GH trio in my RDWC but wanted to see if I could get some recommendations for my switch to aero. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Moving from Coco to hydro need some nutrients advance please

So like it says i have made the jump from Coco to hydro I have a 250 litre that's about 33 gallons RDWC system with a chiller two 2000 mars hydro TS above it and a chiller on the system I will be growing auto flowers. I was using canna Coco nutrients but I'm looking for some advice for a hydro line of base nutrients plus additional adds. Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

How to change PH of res tank without taking out the water

Hello people. I am mew to hydro. i am curious how do you guys adjust the PH once the water is in the tank? I am adding my nee feed at a PH of 5.5 and it just naturally rises. I will be letting it raise to 6.2 and them bringing it back down to 5.5 and so on. I was just seeing if you guys take the water out of the tank and re adjust or Perhaps add some ph down to a cup of water and mix straight into the res? The only problem with that is i dont want anything to strong close to my root system... How to change PH of res tank without taking out the water from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Plants looks sad

Hi all need some advice. First time growing in dwc. Grow info ad follows. 4x4 tent HLG550 V3 rspec dimmed lowest setting. Ac keeps temps at 73-77. 4 in exhaust. Th around 55, nutes GH FLORA. I have 2 blueberry muffin in a single 27 gallon tote 4 air stones. I have given them 20 mls of GH 3 part and 20 mls cal mag ph 5.8. Everything was looking great until I changed the water in the res. I used same strength nutes. Pic are before and after red changed any idea would be appreciated. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

RDWC not circulating...Any Advice?

I'm setting up a DIY RDWC system and having a few issues. The water is not circulating through the pump into the reservoir. The pump is a Uniclife 1000 gph pump, which seems like it should be plenty. I'm wondering if it has to do with the vertical curves I added to get through the opening in the grow tent. Also, some of the bulkheads seem to be leaking a bit. I've tightened them as much as I can with an adjustable wrench. Not sure what the issue with that is either. Any advice would be... RDWC not circulating...Any Advice? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Plants extra thirsty.

Woke up last night and went to check on my girls. One of their buckets was almost completely empty. I had done some light defoliating the night before but I had no idea a plant could just drink up 3+ gallons like that. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Feeding after initial soak

How many days do you guys wait to feed again after doing the initial soaking of the rockwool cubes? Ive heard to wait about 10 to 14 days till you feed after you soak your cubes but i would like to hear what everyone else thinks. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Need advice on when to flip to flower

Hi all , anyone familiar with mimosa strain ? im on week 3 veg, trees are averaging between 14-17 inches with gavita1700 led. Rdwc How much is the stretch ? Should i veg more ? Im asking cuz last run i did gorilla glue and they stretched to 6-6 ft almost from 16 inches from Hydroponics / Aeroponics read more

Cant find what is wrong

I am have problems with curling up into a ball with the new growth the fan leaves looks ok and the color of plants look ok. I just transplanted then into my ebb and flow I also just started to use new lights. Spider farmer SF2000 LED Grow Light. This is the worst plant but others are starting to do it to from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/cant-find-what-is-wrong.1034052/

Best Hydroponic Line Cleaner, cant find Ata Clean is the U.S

as the title says guys, have some autopots running and have read that irrigation additives are very helpful maintaining these systems. Seems that Ata Clean in the most widely suggestion for the autopots but I just cannot find anything available with shipping to the U.S. Whats the best stuff out there to keep your reservoir clean? There is a product called drip clean which seems similar link here (... Best Hydroponic Line Cleaner, cant find Ata Clean is the U.S from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/best-hydroponic-line-cleaner-cant-find-ata-clean-is-the-u-s.1034051/

Ebb and flow. Rock wool in 4” net pots and 5gal buckets.

Hello all. I’m looking for some input on a system I just built from spare parts. Im fairly new to hydro so all tips are appreciated. I have 12 5gal buckets with 4” net pots that I’ve cut rock wool cubes to fit in. The net pots only hang about 4” down into the buckets. So far it seems good, I just transplanted the clones into them but I want to catch any issues before they happen. I’m thinking I’ll flood once a day until they get bigger and then maybe twice a day? Also should I add any media... Ebb and flow. Rock wool in 4” net pots and 5gal buckets. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/ebb-and-flow-rock-wool-in-4-net-pots-and-5gal-buckets.1034010/

The heavies bloom enhancer?

I've been given a sachet of a product called the heavies pk additive 0-40-2.3 to used in the last 3 weeks of flowering. I don't normally bother with anything like this but I'm told categorically it'll improve the yeilds/quality. Anyone tried it, good, bad neutral results I'd like to hear? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/the-heavies-bloom-enhancer.1033955/

Anybody growing Jager? It's a beast of a strain

A friend of mine trade seeds back and forth in another state and he sent me a few beans of a strain called Jager. I've never heard of it. Never seen it at a dispensary or anything. I thought why not see what happens? This is what happened with 8 weeks veg time from seed: I have a couple questions for anybody that has experience working with the strain. What's the... Anybody growing Jager? It's a beast of a strain from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/anybody-growing-jager-its-a-beast-of-a-strain.1033905/

Need advice on how to properly sterilize a flower room after a mite infestation

Howdy ho everyone, I got a mite infestation in my flower room on my last flower cycle. I made it through to harvest without a problem, but I've never gone through the process of properly sanitizing a flower room after a mite infestation. I bleached all the walls and floors with a 5% bleach solution (was trying to make 10% but ran short on bleach). I made up a 10% H202 and sprayed every square inch of the flower room. Ceilings, walls, fixtures, floor, closet, trim, garden wand, hose, portable... Need advice on how to properly sterilize a flower room after a mite infestation from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/need-advice-on-how-to-properly-sterilize-a-flower-room-after-a-mite-infestation.1033869/

Flooding height on 2 Gal smart pots

Hey everyone I’ll give ya quick rundown on my current situation. Been doing ebb/flow for most of Growing cycles and typically use 6 in rock wool cubes on top a few inches of hydroton with good yields. Over time I’ve gotta burned out on rockwool and dealing with disposing of them so I’ve been trying a new methods. I’m running 4 by 4 tables with 20-30 2 gal smart pots filled with hydroton. I’m on week 8 now and getting ready to begin flush and honestly the yields look no where near the volume... Flooding height on 2 Gal smart pots from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/flooding-height-on-2-gal-smart-pots.1033834/

How to feed until roots hit water

Hey I was jw when you have seedlings whose roots haven't hit the water yet do you just top feed?i start off with the jiffy peat pellets and then put the pellet in hydroton and am I suppose to fill the water until it hits the bottom of the net cup or top feed until I see roots? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/how-to-feed-until-roots-hit-water.1033825/

2nd attempt, 1st soilless, 1 big question.

Hello R.I.U. community, I'm just getting my 2nd grow attempt going and i noticed something that struck me as odd. The plants in question all came from the same "bag"(canister from dispensary). I only know the mother as I wasn't in on the pollination. They all came from Pineapple Express. I presume they were unintentional so not feminized, two out of my 1st try were male, so that may be a possibility, but as you'll see the first pair have only put out three leaflets at the internodes... 2nd attempt, 1st soilless, 1 big question. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/2nd-attempt-1st-soilless-1-big-question.1008664/

I made a video of how to setup an 8 bucket RDWC in a 4x8 tent

Hi all, I made a video on how to setup a RDWC with 8 buckets and a res outside of a 4x8 tent. Its kinda long ( about 30 min ) but i tried to cover all the parts one would need to get setup. Hope this helps someone who is trying to get started in rdwc. Please note, i am not an expert or claim to be one, but i spend countless hours researching a setup that was not over costly and semi easy to do(for most people) so use this guide if you want and feel free to make changes to fit your needs... I made a video of how to setup an 8 bucket RDWC in a 4x8 tent from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/i-made-a-video-of-how-to-setup-an-8-bucket-rdwc-in-a-4x8-tent.1010483/

Making sense of an organic fert

I'm living in Asia where we have limited access to cannabis specific nutes, let alone organic hydro/soil-less ones. Now I am doing a grow with seedlings in a soil-less mix with 20% worm castings. However I plan to transplant to organic super soil when they leave the seedling stage to start vegging. I've also got a couple of seedlings in a pro-mix kind of 50-50 perlite and peat/pertlite which NEEDS nutrients. Anyways I have a Royal Project 3 part (A, B, C) nutrient solution from the... Making sense of an organic fert from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/making-sense-of-an-organic-fert.1033674/

Help burn

Note the burn I'm getting isn't from light it's low and high. Ph is 5.8 ppm 1175 Here are pictures I did have to take out of tray before I flipped to flower and set in room for 3 hours while I cleaned. I'm using 4ml of cal mag per gallon 2ml hydrogaurd about 13ml of bloom from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/help-burn.1033637/

Heath Robinsons undercurrent RDWC setup

Hi guys, Ive been searching the internet all morning to try and find details on his undercurrent setup that utilises no air pumps. Specifically how he plumbs the outlet at the top of the netpot to get that DO content? Is he just pointing a 13mm pipe at the base of the tree and allowing water to trickle down the roots back into the grow chamber? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/heath-robinsons-undercurrent-rdwc-setup.1033623/

Root rot prevention & other newbie questions

Dipping a toe into hydro (small drip system). I've read that in addition to close attention to ph and feeding, I need to add something to counter root rot. I'm also planning to run my pump for 15 minutes every 6 hours. Any advice (even ridicule) will be considered... from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/root-rot-prevention-other-newbie-questions.1033614/

Hard water.. Scaling. Distillation question

I have diy aeroponics tubs. Ive grown with tap water with no problems. Ive done r.o. as well. I knew a fella that lived a town over and he was complaining about the shitty water. He had a coffee maker that was crusted with scale or whatever the hell you call it. Well now im in that town and doing a new set up. I made a little 3 gallon bucket of light nutes for some seedlings and its got a top layer of nasty scale. I wrapped my water pumps in pantyhose to help filter and make things easier... Hard water.. Scaling. Distillation question from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/hard-water-scaling-distillation-question.1033534/

Building another RDWC system

Hey Everybody, I'm at it again with another DIY RDWC build... I've been wanting to build this for a very long time... Finally gonna pull the trigger!!! Please keep in mind that this build is for my 4' x 4' VEG tent... I plan on building the same but with 13 Gallon EZ STOR Buckets for my 6' x 6' FLOWER room... Please give me your thoughts... from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/building-another-rdwc-system.1033422/

Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

Outdoor growers are heading inside now so I thought if might be a good time to start a thread on how you can harvest a pound every three weeks from a 7x8' closet. I'll take you through my process from start to harvest. What is different about my system vs. others? 1) 3 separate Aero/NFT flower systems allow me to run a 9 week flower cycle. This allows the buds to fully ripen and also allows me to run strains with more Sativa in them. 2) I... Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks! from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/harvest-a-pound-every-three-weeks.116859/

pH Meters

Need recommendation on a new pH meter. I have used the same brand of meter for the past 8 years, have purchased over 4 of them, have changed the diodes regularly. about every 1.5 years or so the main unit dies and I have to replace it. I am fucking tired of doing this. Almost 3 weeks into 12/12 and the mother fucker has died. Only thing I have on hand are pH strips and we know how well these work. So I am looking for recommendations I can check out. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/ph-meters.1033307/

RDWC set up questions.

So I went to Lowe’s the other day and picked up some stuff. I bought 5 gallon commander XL buckets. The ones with the yellow lids. I’ve seen people using them on YouTube but I’m wondering if the plastic is safe for my plants? Also I bought some PVC piping. It says “schedule 40 - NSF DVW” on it, are these materials safe tho build my system. Thanks!! from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/rdwc-set-up-questions.1033282/

What does everyones tap water look like?

just curious, prefer not to go the RO approach and enjoy just filling my reservoir with a garden hose. my water is about a pH of 7.5 and TDS of 130ppm. I've been using a hose carbon filter and have respectfully gotten tds down to around 80-100 ppm. Just curious if I'm the only one using tap water for reservoir water? from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/what-does-everyones-tap-water-look-like.1033215/

Foam in the reservoir

Ive just changed the solution and I'm using RO Water, GHE Flora Series Diamond Nectar, Atami Cal-Mag and Roots Execlurator by HNG. And I have foam in the reservoir.. is it a bad thing? In my opinion it's because of the Roots Excelurator. Because of the beneficial bacterias and stuff.. Btw I have 3 air stones inside from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/foam-in-the-reservoir.1033163/

Advanced Nutrients, is R.Osmosis water required? Running hot!

Hey everyone, usually a supersoil guy but I've recently invested in a autopot system and just gearing up for the next grow. I've started top watering since my clones are still small and just planted. my water is pH 7.5 and 120-150ppm So I installed a hose carbon filter, two in a row actually to fill my reservoir and watering pots and have gotten my tds around 80-100ppm so my question is this, I've added 1.0 ml/l sensi grow a/b 2.0 ml/l voodo 1.0 ml/l calmag (growing in coco). My pH... Advanced Nutrients, is R.Osmosis water required? Running hot! from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/advanced-nutrients-is-r-osmosis-water-required-running-hot.1033139/

dying during flowering :(

1/3 of my plants in the same system is looking like its not going to make it another week, can anyone tell me what they think is going wrong here - this is my first time in hydro and the system is outside. We had crazy wind last week which beat them up real good and the plant that doesnt look so great is now even worse than it was. one photo is of a healthier looking plant next to the troubled one. looking for some much needed guidance. Thanks all. from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/dying-during-flowering.1033125/

Coco I'm interested in growing with coco they said it would work fine on my flood n drain system

so here's my question I need to break down these blocks of coco coir I bought botanicals growblock supposedly less salts so here my deal I was thinking ph my water and ad silica blast + cal mag plus they are both buffers for Coco so do I just rinse it like 3 times just ph the water add my buffers and soak like 30 minutes each time then wring it out real good do the same 3 times till my waters ph stays the same? Anyone got experience in coco let me know what's up from Hydroponics / Aeroponics https://www.rollitup.org/t/coco-im-interested-in-growing-with-coco-they-said-it-would-work-fine-on-my-flood-n-drain-system.948405/