I've noticed my water temperature is getting up to 80F, so I've ordered some Hydroguard to protect from root rot, which I'll add tomorrow when it arrives.
I have bubble stones as well as recirculation pumps in each bin. The pump just keeps a general jungley spray going in the root chamber. I'm leaving one turned off today to see if that pump motor is what is raising the water temperature.
I'm happy about the canopy coming together as it should where it should. Changed the nutes today and defoliated.
As noted in a late edit to last week, I have lights all around the canopy. I'm pushing for a lot from a small space. Plenty of air movement, plenty water, plenty light. We'll see!
FYI The reservoir with the pump motor left on measured 10-12 degrees F higher than the one with it off. I'll be going with just bubbles during the light time for a while.
@Ragweed, I have this shelving unit in my closet. No tent. I hang a sheet of black paper with silver emergency blanket glued to it in front and back.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-18-in-D-x-36-in-W-x-72-in-H-5-Tier-Plastic-Freestanding-Shelving-Unit/50436504
@professor, That's a great price. I'll be following your grow to see the results. I've been using a combination of 2' and 4' fluorescent T5s with a grow area of 12 sq. ft. and a total bulb wattage of 512W or 43 w/sq. ft. I'm pretty happy with them, but I like to experiment a bit, so I might give these a try. I'm sure you have it on your page somewhere, but what is the area of your grow tent? Thanks for the info and good luck with your grow.
@Ragweed, I’m using these right now. A combination of the red/blue and the warm white versions. 3 sets together. LED Grow Light, Aceple 2 Sizes... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0761KKJGQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Looks like you are as new at posting here as I am.
Another question- have you measured you EC or dissolved solids? Your grow is maybe a little more than a week ahead of mine and I'm going to compare notes since I am a real beginner at Aero or hydro growing.
I have not checked my ec yet because my meter is whacked. Got another one and will be checking in a few hours. Will post if I can figure out how.
@MikesGrow,
I take the plug of coco out with the seedling, and gently rinse the coco off the root. I don't measure the solution density, but am using about 2/3 the GH expert program recommendation for nutrients.
Looking good. I would let it grow maybe 5 to 6 nodes and top to the 3rd node for mainlining next time as it gives the roots more time to develop. Either way it should be a great grow best of luck.
Interested in how to do this. So my question is, after you put the sprout in the seedling box for a few days in coco, before you put them in the net cups do you remove the seedlings from the coco?