I am new here and I had some good help from
@Cashmeh. Many ways to skin a cat right? It is very damp. I have top watered some but water line is high and it is keeping it damp. As for adding bacteria or anything - absolutely nothing. Just distilled water and light. I even checked the other day and PH was still as expected and no PPMs. I will rinse them now.
looked real quick and found this on reviews for this hydro.
White deposits on the stones even after washing
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raghu bala on May 17, 2022Leaves white deposits even after washing, rinsing and cleaning. Pebbles break very easily