Slimey roots, foam in resv, no growth

Discussion in 'Sick Plants and Problems' started by tn88, Jan 31, 2007.

  1. 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. 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! :rolleyes:
     
  3. Thanks!

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

    What do you mean by "bio feeds"?
     
  4. 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. Some photos:

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  6. 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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