Hello GC. HERE'S MY SET UP 400watt air colled reflector 24in from tops 434 cfm exhaust 176cfm inline duct fan attached to ducting clearing air through my reflector One fan circulating inside tent air 3.5 gal bubble bucket 2 air pumps 3 watts apiece 2 air stones No nutes yet Temps lights on low 80's (82ish) Temps lights off 76 on the button Humidity 76 lights out Humidity 40's lights on I know my 78rh is because I have my bucket sitting in a tray of water that I put frozen bottles in to keep my bucket temp 68-72. If I don't have this other tray my bucket temp gets to like 77 and I know 68 is optimal. Best I can do for now. Any advice on how to cool a single bucket? First let me tell you this plant is almost 2 months old should be about to flower but I had so many problems with her she looks like 2 weeks about 4 sets of leaves. I know I know I'm going to kill her soon I have a afghan kush fem germing now but I want to make sure my environment is right. My question is I have these rust spots taking over what little leaves I have. I tried to take a pic but you can't see them in it. This is killing me I need this fixed fast. This afghan is going in the bucket in the next few days. I also take them (sprouts) out the prop tray and in the bucket soon as they sprout. I have them on a 18/6 cycle. Is this spider mites o my ph is 5.8 +-.2. Google is confusing the shit out of me. Please help GC.
Hi there! Please give us some information! Thanks \nWhat type of medium; soil or hydro? What brand and type of soil? Indoors or outdoors? What strain? How old are the plants? What type of lights and how many watts? How far from the lights? What is your watering frequency and source of water? What, how much and when was it fed? NPK? What is the medium/runoff pH and PPM if in hydro? What are the temps and humidity in the room? What size pots? Any bugs? Look real close. Any other pertinent info? If any of these questions have already been answered please disregard as I cut and paste this for everyone. If there is leaf discoloration please TAKE PICTURES WITH ALL GROW LIGHTS OFF, ESPECIALLY HPS & LED's. Taking pictures and taking them with lights off, allows us to see what the leaf discoloration looks like.
I do have to say that I am not sure that the rapid change and fluctuation in root zone temps are that healthy. As long as the temps in the reservoir are under 75 they would be good. Works good for me, I don't run chillers.
Check this information out if you have time. It covers everything you need to know about growing DWC and soil-less. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjpODhTfyRs
I see! Chillers are the best option. That is my next upgrade. I found one for under $300. http://www.amazon.com/Active-Aqua-Chiller-Refrigeration-Unit/dp/B0048IVBT4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1X7U22919FPQ2&coliid=IELPN4BNCQC70 I just know in nature the root zones experience very slow temp changes and rapid changes can cause stress.
I have AN 3 part I was waiting on the 3rd node. Probably remove her in a day or so to put in my afghan kush. Just wanted to figure out these rust spots
I'm using tap in one gallon bottles without the cap for days at least three before I add it to my buckets.
The most important factors are the quality of your water, the concentration of your solution and you ph for nutrient availability.