I've noticed small brown specks appearing on the lower leaves. Does anyone know what might be causing this? I'm struggling to keep heat down and humidity up due to the weather. Could this be the issue or something else?
Your ppm should be at the 400ppm 0.8ec to 450ppm 0.9ec at this stage in their growth. 5.8 ph through veg, check often and 6.2 and 6.3 for flowering time...Most autos you stop increasing their food when you reach 600 to 650 ppm. only give more if they really need it and keep your water as cool as you can...
low ph and to much food. use the light feed chart and cut the amount in half. ph range is 5.5-6.5 so with you having it at 5.5 it can go out of range to easily
To add to what Roberts has said, you need to raise your PH to a minimum of 6.2 in DWC for calcium to be absorbed... you may be giving it all the calcium in the world but if the PH isn't right, it won't help.
Good luck!