Caddis
Zinger
Just keep the ph level acceptable then balance with the nutes?
I guess I never ph up, could in the end?
Maybe I’m using too much silica?
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I guess I never ph up, could in the end?
Maybe I’m using too much silica?
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
Ditch the GH ph down and go with straight food grade phosphoric acid. Can usually find it at 80-85% concentration. You can dilute before adding to res. It will be more stable.
GH is a mix of citric acid and phosphoric acid. Citrix acid doesn't last 24hrs in a well aerated solution I would say likely not even 12hrs.
Plus it will be cheaper
GH is a mix of citric acid and phosphoric acid. Citrix acid doesn't last 24hrs in a well aerated solution I would say likely not even 12hrs.
Plus it will be cheaper
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
Not sure I have ever ph'ed up unless I goofed when phing down
Caddis
Zinger
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
Sulfuric works well too slightly less stable but very minimally and a source of sulfur. I may switch to that next as I'm trying to keep the phosphate down and I have noticed in flower after stretch my ph will stop rising I'm not 100% sure but I think it's because the lower need for phosphorus after stretch. Sulfur is helps in terms of flavonoids so I think it would be more beneficial in flower than phosphorus that's needed in very low amounts and most ferts contain more than enough.
It could have to do with the change in plant process or bacteria population with the change to light cycle more starches are released into the media. But I wanna see if it changes things. Of course will be a while before I get to test it.
It could have to do with the change in plant process or bacteria population with the change to light cycle more starches are released into the media. But I wanna see if it changes things. Of course will be a while before I get to test it.
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NotAquaMan
In Bloom
Yep it could. If your getting more than a 0.2 to 0.3 increase in ph in 24 hrs you likely need a more stable acid. If using sufuric or phosphoric acid it's because you need to add more buffering and more acid. The more the buffering the more acid it take to bring it down but also more stable. It's a balance you don't want to add to much if each and throw your nutrient balance out
Caddis
Zinger
I’m hoping the Jacks has sufficient stuff, I really don’t want to be messing around, too much paperwork!
Especially since my approach is a hope!
Especially since my approach is a hope!
I fought with Current Solutions with that, could of been because I was running bennies. I think their geared for sterile, guessing it may make a difference in stability?
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
If it was the bacteria it would drop the ph if anything but in a well aerated system not much even with a lot of bacteria. It's more the h+ ions exchanged by the plants. I will have to go back and do some reading to brush up on this.
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
Yeah I need mom's ☹️Hate to drag you back in, I know your taking a break to run soil!
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
No idea first soil grow
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
Think it will be about 4-5weeks to flip.
Caddis
Zinger
I used it a couple times, it works, but it’s slow.
The adjustment ? I set to smallest mist.
A 2” airstones might work too?
Caddis
Zinger
Not a lot going on.
Changed out the rez on the f&d.
EC 1.0 ph 6.0
The four rooted clones on the corners are fogger clones, front two I rooted, stuck in rr‘s.
Ever had seeds call out to you, me either.
Not sure why, but had to start these.
Cough x Cough (Triangle Kush x Northern Lights #5 Haze) Relic Seeds
NL5Haze(Cough) x TkNL5Haze (AKBB's)
Peeper!
The uc is plugging along, poor planning and execution have slowed things.
You can tell the ones that are gaining traction.
Wish these wouldn’t have gotten away from me. Panama is looking good, too stretched, but....
The two Gogi og x CD are picking up, ripped the Crippy and repotted after crappy job. Still hating life,
BOO is the happy one here.
Two Atonic x Apollo 13 F4 and the Putang are picking up. Root development is obvious.
This is three Ghost Town’s and a Monkey Juice. (FR)
Amazing the difference in three GT seeds.
This is three Cake n Chem and a Crippy. Name fits this one!
Another three different looks on the CnC’s.
The Crippy in the back.
The environment is 80-82 degrees and 65% humidity.
Changed out the rez on the f&d.
EC 1.0 ph 6.0
The four rooted clones on the corners are fogger clones, front two I rooted, stuck in rr‘s.
Ever had seeds call out to you, me either.
Not sure why, but had to start these.
Cough x Cough (Triangle Kush x Northern Lights #5 Haze) Relic Seeds
NL5Haze(Cough) x TkNL5Haze (AKBB's)
Peeper!
The uc is plugging along, poor planning and execution have slowed things.
You can tell the ones that are gaining traction.
Wish these wouldn’t have gotten away from me. Panama is looking good, too stretched, but....
The two Gogi og x CD are picking up, ripped the Crippy and repotted after crappy job. Still hating life,
BOO is the happy one here.
Two Atonic x Apollo 13 F4 and the Putang are picking up. Root development is obvious.
This is three Ghost Town’s and a Monkey Juice. (FR)
Amazing the difference in three GT seeds.
This is three Cake n Chem and a Crippy. Name fits this one!
Another three different looks on the CnC’s.
The Crippy in the back.
The environment is 80-82 degrees and 65% humidity.
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
Looking good bro... Coming along nicely. What would growing be without a few challenges? Handling them well and it showsNot a lot going on.
Changed out the rez on the f&d.
EC 1.0 ph 6.0
View attachment 11216
The four rooted clones on the corners are fogger clones, front two I rooted, stuck in rr‘s.
Ever had seeds call out to you, me either.
Not sure why, but had to start these. View attachment 11219
Cough x Cough (Triangle Kush x Northern Lights #5 Haze) Relic Seeds
NL5Haze(Cough) x TkNL5Haze (AKBB's)
Peeper!
The uc is plugging along, poor planning and execution have slowed things.
You can tell the ones that are gaining traction. View attachment 11220
Wish these wouldn’t have gotten away from me. Panama is looking good, too stretched, but....
The two Gogi og x CD are picking up, ripped the Crippy and repotted after crappy job. Still hating life, View attachment 11221
BOO is the happy one here.
Two Atonic x Apollo 13 F4 and the Putang are picking up. Root development is obvious.
View attachment 11224
This is three Ghost Town’s and a Monkey Juice. (FR)
Amazing the difference in three GT seeds. View attachment 11222
This is three Cake n Chem and a Crippy. Name fits this one!
Another three different looks on the CnC’s.
View attachment 11223
The Crippy in the back.
The environment is 80-82 degrees and 65% humidity.
Caddis
Zinger
After reading a post in another thread about ph levels in hydroponics and did a background check , I’ve realized I’ve been running my ph higher than optimal?
I’ve tried to start around 5.8 and let it drift to 6.3.
Seems I should target 5.5 to 6.0 range.
I dropped it from 6.2 to 5.7, easing it down.
Anxious to see, I know trying to stay in the VPD range is helping!
The GP vertical solo is doing pretty good, I think.
Changed the nutes, ph got up to 6.4, running it at 5.7 too.
Hung a couple of ARA20 strips overhead, man she’s stacking!
Wish that left side would stretch.
I have to say, I really like these 288 v1 4K for veg, first time from start.
, I’ve realized I’ve been running my ph higher than optimal?I’ve tried to start around 5.8 and let it drift to 6.3.
Seems I should target 5.5 to 6.0 range.
I dropped it from 6.2 to 5.7, easing it down.
Anxious to see, I know trying to stay in the VPD range is helping!
The GP vertical solo is doing pretty good, I think.
Changed the nutes, ph got up to 6.4, running it at 5.7 too.
Hung a couple of ARA20 strips overhead, man she’s stacking!
Wish that left side would stretch.I have to say, I really like these 288 v1 4K for veg, first time from start.
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Caddis
Zinger
Thanks, you guys have helped a lot over the years, sad thing is, apparently I still don’t know shit! ?
NotAquaMan
In Bloom
On the contrary bro... You have a lot more knowledge than you think
