Yea it's the ph for sure. Get it closer to 6 some prefer 5.8. Mess around and do a 6 one time and 5.8 another, that way the mobile nutes are able to move better when you have a fluctuating ph within the range of your medium and nutrient line suggestions. It helps get magnesium up when you need or n or CA or iron, or even potash. It's good to know what likes what ph level so you can adjust accordingly and get the most out of your plants