Overgrowtho
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Do I need to aerate my reservoir if I am using 1 mL/L of 3% h202?
h202 in reservoir, still need to aerate?
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farmerfischer
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Aerate your resivoir
Tolerance Break
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Is this DWC or flood and drain?
Phytoplankton
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Yes, aerate, the H2O2 will degrade in about 6 hours, give or take.
Hollatchaboy
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The aeration is as much for oxygen to the roots, as it is for avoiding anaerobic bacteria. Definitely aerate.
Overgrowtho
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Sounds like a yes. Im runnin Drain To waste rockwool.
Tolerance Break
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I maybe mistaken, but there's no need to aerate a dtw system.
Hollatchaboy
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You probably don't really NEED to aerate in that situation, but why risk it?
Thundercat
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Use pool shock Instead of h2O2, it’s way cheaper and more effective for running a sterile reservoir.
Modern Selections
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Just the air, no need for other stuff. Keep res under 72 degrees and aerate you should not have issues.
Overgrowtho
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HydoDan
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Modern Selections
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An alternative to pool shock that is more natural would be Hygrozyme (enzymes), 6ml per gallon to avoid root rot and encourage lush roots. The stuff is worth its weight in gold when growing hydroponically. Even with warmer water temps you will not have problems.
Overgrowtho
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Calcium hydrochloride?
So what is the active chemical? This product seems to be out of production and I'm abroad anyways....
Overgrowtho
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Dont think I can access that where I am for a reasonable price unfortunately....
Modern Selections
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It is concentrated chlorine, harsh chemical. I personally avoid it but others seem to have success with it.
Hygrozyme is OMRI certified organic which sells it for me.
Hygrozyme is OMRI certified organic which sells it for me.
Overgrowtho
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How about just using chlorine that I have for my pool? I got a huge container of the powder... 2 PPM?
HydoDan
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That will work..
