Slimey roots, foam in resv, no growth

tn88 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-31-2007, 05:05 PM

I have one indica grown from seed living in a 6-plant 6-gallon system from Stealthydro right now. It's under a 400-watt HPS light about 20" from the top of the plant. The plant is being LST-ed and is lying sideways at the moment. I'm using GH nutrients, at 800ppm now, pH is 5.8. I was in the third week of vegetative growth when this problem started.

About 10 days ago I noticed thick white/gray slime all over my plant's roots and the inside of my reservoir. I washed the reservoir out, did a solution change (same amts of nutrients) and added about 4 oz of 3% peroxide. I also added another pump and airstone to boost the oxygen levels in the water.

It's been 4 days since then, and the roots are still slimey. The plant is green, not dying, but there has certainly been no growth in at least a week. Should I assume that the plant has root rot and will die or should I keep changing the water and hoping that it pulls out of this ok? (I'll post a pic tonight when I get home.)

Thanks!

Num · #2 (**permalink**) 01-31-2007, 06:56 PM

yeh keep up with the peroxide & change out every few days.
does the solution smell 'off'?
sounds like a fungal problem to me but the peroxide should sort it out.

is a good reason to avoid the bio feeds!

tn88 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-31-2007, 07:12 PM

Thanks!

It doesn't smell rotten, just smells kinda earthy like always.

What do you mean by "bio feeds"?

tn88 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007, 04:04 AM

It's been four days since I completely cleaned out my bucket and changed solutions for the second time - adding peroxide each time. Today, there's suds and slime once again, as well as an awful smell. Root rot, I'm sure. I guess I'll give it one more shot with a solution change and more peroxide, but this is getting ridiculous.

tn88 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007, 04:05 AM

Some photos:

mikeownow · #6 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007, 09:41 AM

omg that looks so horrible.

I dont think your tub is light proff. get 2 rolls of aluminum tape to tape that beotch up.

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#1 (permalink) 01-31-2007, 05:05 PM
tn88 organic grower Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outerspace Posts: 86	Slimey roots, foam in resv, no growth I have one indica grown from seed living in a 6-plant 6-gallon system from Stealthydro right now. It's under a 400-watt HPS light about 20" from the top of the plant. The plant is being LST-ed and is lying sideways at the moment. I'm using GH nutrients, at 800ppm now, pH is 5.8. I was in the third week of vegetative growth when this problem started. About 10 days ago I noticed thick white/gray slime all over my plant's roots and the inside of my reservoir. I washed the reservoir out, did a solution change (same amts of nutrients) and added about 4 oz of 3% peroxide. I also added another pump and airstone to boost the oxygen levels in the water. It's been 4 days since then, and the roots are still slimey. The plant is green, not dying, but there has certainly been no growth in at least a week. Should I assume that the plant has root rot and will die or should I keep changing the water and hoping that it pulls out of this ok? (I'll post a pic tonight when I get home.) Thanks!

#2 (permalink) 01-31-2007, 06:56 PM
Num Vorsprung durch teknik Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nwuk Posts: 657	yeh keep up with the peroxide & change out every few days. does the solution smell 'off'? sounds like a fungal problem to me but the peroxide should sort it out. is a good reason to avoid the bio feeds! __________________ < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuWXiesK7Hw > *http://www.DIYcanna.biz*

#3 (permalink) 01-31-2007, 07:12 PM
tn88 organic grower Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outerspace Posts: 86	Thanks! It doesn't smell rotten, just smells kinda earthy like always. What do you mean by "bio feeds"?

#4 (permalink) 02-06-2007, 04:04 AM
tn88 organic grower Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outerspace Posts: 86	It's been four days since I completely cleaned out my bucket and changed solutions for the second time - adding peroxide each time. Today, there's suds and slime once again, as well as an awful smell. Root rot, I'm sure. I guess I'll give it one more shot with a solution change and more peroxide, but this is getting ridiculous.

#5 (permalink) 02-06-2007, 04:05 AM
tn88 organic grower Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outerspace Posts: 86	Some photos: Last edited by tn88; 02-06-2007 at 05:08 AM. Reason: add photos

#6 (permalink) 02-06-2007, 09:41 AM
mikeownow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 253	omg that looks so horrible. I dont think your tub is light proff. get 2 rolls of aluminum tape to tape that beotch up.

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