Hydroponics

doniawon

doniawon

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themoose said:
How do i decide how much water i should have in my rez?? I understand the larger the more stable but then the more nutes i'm using, so do I just find a happy medium?

Also when I add mycorrhizae to my rez's is that one of the first things that goes into the rez?

right now I have Canna Nutes, superthrive(when needed) and mycorrhizae, between that and h202 solution what else will I really need nutrient wise for supporting a healthy ebb & flow rez environment?

PPM/EC levels- Is it absolutely necessary to buy an EC meter or can I get away with watching my PH?

Thats a shit ton of Q's so if anyone can answer any of those that would be fantastic!

Thanks!
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You should be topping off your res about every 5 to 7 days imo but im sure that will be debated. Also every 5-7 days you should add your H202. When using h202 there is no need for any bacterial growth so cut out the mycorrhizae. Also i would drop the superthrive but thats just an opinion, maybe try a bloom booster like pk 13/14 in week 5 through harvest. also silica and mag cal when needed. EC meter is a must.
 
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fredt

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My last attempt would have been way better if it were not for the mushy roots, obviously I made serious errors. So i have questions. I'm using 2x2 ebb and flow under 600w hps. With small [6"] plants in 6" cubes how often to flood, how deep and for how long? When the plants are much bigger, say 18'', same questions.Its posted here that RW should be damp not wet but if I run the pump once a day it seems to stay wet to me?
 
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fredt

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After reading lots of posts I think the mushy roots are because my heater was blowing on the res so i need to raise it. My local hydro shop tells me says I should, with the small plants,once a day flood a third of the cube and immediately turn off the pump. With the larger plants let the cubes flood to the same depth then let the pump run for 5 minutes--also once a day. Sound right?
 
Rick Ratlin

Rick Ratlin

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Doesany body use GH liquid kool bloom and GH powder kool bloom together? I like them, only 5 mL Liquid Kool Bloom per gallon and .8 grams powder kool bloom per gallon. Used with 3 part GH nutes, thinking of upping my ratio to 4-8-16 to account for N def in lucas formula. Any thoughts, warnings, etc.
 
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JoSixChip

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As anyone tried a complete grow with Lucas Formula using only Maxibloom dry? Pardon me if this question has already been answered, I'm only on page 68 of this tread.




Lucas Formula using General Hydroponics Dry Nutrients (Maxibloom)

MaxiBloom and MaxiGro are dry nutrient also from General Hydroponics. It turns out, Maxibloom, used in a ratio of 7 grams per gallon of water*, is very close to the original Lucas Formula (above.) You do not need MaxiGro, and so this is the cheapest and easiest recipe to use.
Add 7 grams of Maxibloom into 1 gallon of water*, and then adjust the pH, and stir vigorously to dissolve the Maxibloom in the water. I advise putting the 7g of Maxibloom into a cup of warm water, dissolving it, and then adding it to the remaining gallon of water, before pH adjusting and mixing again.
 
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first be

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My local hydro shop tells me says I should, with the small plants,once a day flood a third of the cube and immediately turn off the pump. With the larger plants let the cubes flood to the same depth then let the pump run for 5 minutes--also once a day.
 
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NoDa21

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having trouble figuring out how much nutrients to put in my 10 gal reservoir. I have the C.A.P 8 site aeroponic system and I use Aqua Flakes A & B made by Van De Zwaan. Can anybody help?
 
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david hein

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i got five plant in one 40 gal tote with a drip system(i have 3 like totes 15 plants total)is this a wise thing to do.It is basicly a hydrofarm bucket you can buy,but large with 5 plants.im having problems will post pics later today
 
PetFlora

PetFlora

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Most of the questions I see here are due to using grow methods that will cause various problems unless you are well versed in the particular method. If interested visit my thread HPA Without an Accumulator. Bypass the spirited debate on whether it is High Pressure. The point is this system simplifies growing and eliminates tons of issues inherent in all other hydro methods.
 
HisGirl420

HisGirl420

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I need some help with my hydro questions but none of my threads are getting replies so if you could either check them out or PM me and I'd be happy to tell you my questions. I promise it's not a lot.
 
0011StealTH

0011StealTH

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Hydro is not as hard as it looks or sounds but before you jump on it just know that hydro if not growing period. Takes a lot a lot of your time
Just that hydro can't have as much fuckups as in soil
So as long as you have time for hydro go for it
I doubt its for you if your one. Of those guys that only walk in there grow room not often

So in cloncusion hydro takes time but if done right it will be a easyride and enjoyment.

(Keepgrowing)
 
HisGirl420

HisGirl420

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I'm in my grow room so much. I talk to the babies for some CO2 for them and I just love seeing how much they grow within even just a few hours.
 
Xen0glossy

Xen0glossy

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It's algae dutch99master, I have a question of my own though, How long do you just use straight water for the end of flowering? (flushing)
 
Liom Fein

Liom Fein

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I'm in the process of designing a closet hydro grow around a 150w HPS. Right now I'm wondering how much space I need to allow for root growth. How long will they get?
 
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