Well said MrMoores... These less than desirable conditions could be the result of any number of factors, so having light meters, thermometers, pH test kits, and knowing what exactly is in the medium being used are such crucial things to have at one's disposal when trying to determine what the underlying problem(s) may be caused by... U can really never have too many tools to maintain proper conditions... But, there is so much to be learned from sheer experience and repetidiveness in cultivation... After a while, some of these tools may and may not be as necessary to rely on, once you can learn to "read" your plants' conditions oneself...