scummy water and ph problems

Discussion in 'Sick Plants and Problems' started by Booboo1eye, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. hi y'all
    hoping you can helpme here. i have to lower my ph every day. i check it in the morning and its almost 8.0 so i lower it to about 5.5 but by morning it is 8.0 again. the plants seem to be doinig ok but my water gets really scummy in about 3-4 days. any one have some advice for me ? thanks brothers
     
  2. Might be wise to start with RO water as there is something in your tap water. Or a nutrient breaking down over time. Is this hydro setup? I run DWC and in one 5gal bucket, the pH will gradually increase over 2 weeks. I dont check that plant but once a week. Never seen pH go up that fast. Are you checking ppm as well?

    Also may need H2O2 and do complete flush and sterlizing of bucket. Could be start of root rot or algea.
     

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