Can I add new nutrients to my res? (RDWC)

ddeck96 said:

So, let me be more specific here...
Can I add nutrients to my solution in the reservoir if the nutrient solution that is currently in the reservoir does not already contain that specific nutrient?
For example: I started out with the “week 1” nutrient mix; it did not call for silica for the first week. However, it’s winter and it’s getting cold in my tent, so I would like to add some silica. Can I mix up some silica in a couple gallons of water and add it to the mix even though there is currently no silica in the solution? If so, can you do this with other nutrients? (I.e.: base nutrients, additives, etc.)

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manfredo said:

I'll tell you what happened to me in my aero setup when I did this....I came in the next morning to find all 8 nozzles plugged, then the pump failed, and it turned into a huge mess. But I know nothing about your type of system specifically.

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Red Eyed said:

You could but why not just wait til you get a new res so you get a better mix when you do add it and the nutrients are more proportioned.

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manfredo said:

I'll tell you what happened to me in my aero setup when I did this....I came in the next morning to find all 8 nozzles plugged, then the pump failed, and it turned into a huge mess. But I know nothing about your type of system specifically.

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rkymtnman said:

i would dilute the Silica ALOT before adding to res. sounds like that guy had it precipitate and clog up the works.

but if you can wait, do it right at your next res change and add the Si first.

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