The thing is you do not know what that 98ppm comprises of. It could and prob will work fine but then again it might screw with shit. I agree using r/o just allows you full control of what is in the water giving you one less thing to question when shit hits the fan. I got r/o at the very start...
I seen that some of the peppers sprouted last night. Hoping to see a little green today.
Ya the plant looks great when it is producing. I will prob use it as a Christmas tree.
The three part liquid. Only need micro and bloom if you use the Lucas formula.
http://www.advancednutrients.com/hydroponics/products/jungle_juice/jungle_juice_product_information.php
you need the normal NPK mix then you need the micro/trace elements. This can be achieved by only using two bottles instead of three. It is called the Lucas formula. It normally calls for the micro and bloom mixed at 1:2 (there are other recipes).
Looking good mate keep it up. Long time till harvest obv but looks like you will have a nice size plant. You flip the light yet? what light you flowering with?