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FOAM in the DWC tank

DeepWaterGrowerstarted grow question 2 years ago

Hi guys, yesterday I changed the solution in DWC and today I saw some foam in the tank. I had some ph oscillation and used first ph down and after some silica to raise ph. I guess that could cause that foam, what do you think? Some tips?

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GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 2 years ago

I have no idea what is causing the foam but I wouldn't want it in MY reservoir... If you're not going to change your reservoir out again, I'd at least add some H2O2 (about a tsp per gallon) - but if this was MY grow, I'd change that out again right quick.... and clean the reservoir/bucket (can't tell what you use) with H2O2 very well before filling it back up. Good luck....

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Ctrellis90answered grow question 2 years ago

I would be worried about any sort of foam building in my reservoir. I think it's a good idea you changed the res.

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