Like most have already said.. you would smell it if you had some root rot. When you open your res if it smells like seaweed, then you probably have a problem.
Run your hands through the roots, if the stuff is slimy and the roots come off easily, then it is probably root rot.
Organics like Zeus Juice, liquid Karma (I use) stain the roots pretty good. Humic acids are black and they love roots.
good luck and happy growing!