PH drastic changes daily
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StainedClass
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I seen the same crazy results after reusing my hydroton.. A friend mentioned it was because i didnt clean it properly.. I would also consider res temps and if the water temps in your res are fluctuating. the problem corrected itself after about a week.. Although the temps dropped at the same time so ill never be sure if it was the temps or the rocks. or both.
nick88
Well-Known Member
Is that your air temp or res temp/ If its res temp then thats too high.
pen47Tex
Active Member
Thank you for that info! Would higher temp lead to changing PH levels?
pen47Tex
Active Member
Thanks! I will keep an eye on the temp. This is harder than I thought it would be, but it is a lot of fun too. I'm actually having a blast with it.
ULMResearch
Active Member
Does the PPM change? If it is then something is being used more than something else. Maybe salts being consumed more than calcium causing it to go up - just for example.
pen47Tex
Active Member
I do not have a PPM Meter. I should get one though. I have relied on the instructions on the bottle for dosage accuracy. So, you're saying the plants may be using more of one element of the newt than others? Interesting. I never thought of that. I will get a PPM. Thanks so much!!
Soupsah
Active Member
Are you running a drip to waste or reusing? I am guessing reusing. I am doing ucdwc and when I had that happen it was either algae/root rot/slime. This also happens if your nutes are "off balance" and needs a rez change. We run different set up but that has been my experience.
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
Large ph swings can be caused by bad bactiria in your water/res tank, things to look for are water temps?
discolored roots? Or a rotton smell.
Also floranova doesnt have much in the way of ph buffers so keep that in mind.
pen47Tex
Active Member
I'm recycling the res. Maybe I should change my res once a week?
Thanks for the info!!
pen47Tex
Active Member
Thanks!! That is the first time I have heard that about Floranova. Is there one you recommend?
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
If cost is a issue technoflora is a great choice, AN has the ability to take ph completly out.zero need to adjust ever.
but im finding canna to be very clean and stable
HotShot7414
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How often are you changing it? Once a week is the correct way
hellraizer30
Rebel From The North
If your not having issues you should be able to go 14days with the right add back.
pen47Tex
Active Member
I will check into that!! Thanks so much!If cost is a issue technoflora is a great choice, AN has the ability to take ph completly out.zero need to adjust ever.
but im finding canna to be very clean and stable
pen47Tex
Active Member
Every two weeks. I did a lot of research before I started. That was the time frame most used. One guy was changing his every four days, but he had a huge grow op.
Thanks for the help!