Kuwl's AutoPot Grow - Deja Vu

[CactusJack1]

any place i read they say 63-65 degree rez is good temp

 

[kuwl]

To combat the mold and other pathogens growing in the res, most people run either a live res, which is using beneficial microbes to keep the bad ones in check, or a sterile res that just kills everything. Usually sterile res involve using H202 or some form of Chlorine (UC Roots or the likes).

I use Zyme and HyClean but never tried H202 yet

 

[kuwl]

From what I’ve read for hydroponics, use 2 to 3 tsp hydrogen peroxide per gal, so at 6 tsp per oz, I need 4 oz for the 8 gal in the res tank
I’ll read a bit more on it tho but gotta do something as I don’t want to clean out the whole system again

 

[CactusJack1]

I use Zyme and HyClean but never tried H202 yet

Have you used both products since the start of grow or have you just started adding Zyme. Could be one or the other doesnt like to be mixed together.

 

[kuwl]

Interesting read about H202

Guide to Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) in Hydroponics - Trees.com

If you want to boost the productivity of your crops, chemistry is your best friend. And one common household chemical that can make a world of difference in your hydroponic system is hydrogen peroxide.

www.trees.com

I put 2 tsp per gal in my tank which has 8 gal in it.
PH 5.8
PPM 790
Temp 80
Cellar Temp 64
Water Tank Temp 56
Ordered a new pump just incase for backup
Turned off steamer as Hummi is 47% in tent
55% in the cellar because of rainy weather.
Increased Light (MarsHydro FC 4800) to 100%
Intake Fan set on 2
Exhaust Fan set on 1
1 6" occilating fan, midway up
1 8" occilating fan on the floor
1 oil heater
1 air pump
1 bubbler in res tank
1 water pump for mixing in res tank

 

[kuwl]

Have you used both products since the start of grow or have you just started adding Zyme. Could be one or the other doesnt like to be mixed together.

Both products since the begining of the grow but went light on Zyme for the first month.
It was definetly slimy mold, read where if the oxygen lvl drops in the tank it will do that.
Usually that only happens when the res tank temp goes up like to maybe 70 or more.
That's why I took the tank temp to see where it's at.
I think the H202 will solve the problem but not sure why the problem exists.

 

[RootsRuler]

Looking Good Bro! Girls look happy and healthy!!!

 

[kuwl]

any place i read they say 63-65 degree rez is good temp

Looking Good Bro! Girls look happy and healthy!!!

Thank You :)

 

[kuwl]

Made it to Week 3 in flower
They all look good and healthy
Growing taller with more flowers.
My brain says make changes and my other brain says no no no don't do it!
I have to laugh at myself sometimes.

Soooo latest changes lol
1st one is I put 2 tsp H202 (Hydrogen Peroxide) in each gal of mix from now on.
I also put the 2 OC fans on a timer and they are now off
after lights out time.
I thought I would give them a rest at night from
all the blowing around they get non stop.
The intake and exhaust fans stay on tho.
I thought the PPM was a bit high especially for the 2 new clones in there.
So I threw in another 2 gal of ph'ed water.
PPM dropped to 670.
The flowers are stacking nicely for 3 wks.
I might make adjustments to the light height but will
leave it where it is for now (100% @ 18" last I checked).
No burn or other problems so far.
Hope the moldy issue goes away but will check daily to make sure.
Also keeping an eye on the 2 clones in there for coconuts.
If I remember they are Wedding Cake and Durban Poison.
Here's some Week 3 Pic's

Sour Deisel

Fruity OG

QC Blue

Some Clones I kept with no heat, no fan and T5 light on minimum The Force is Strong in these Clones :)

 

[PipeCarver]

Made it to Week 3 in flower
They all look good and healthy
Growing taller with more flowers.
My brain says make changes and my other brain says no no no don't do it!
I have to laugh at myself sometimes.

Soooo latest changes lol
1st one is I put 2 tsp H202 (Hydrogen Peroxide) in each gal of mix from now on.
I also put the 2 OC fans on a timer and they are now off
after lights out time.
I thought I would give them a rest at night from
all the blowing around they get non stop.
The intake and exhaust fans stay on tho.
I thought the PPM was a bit high especially for the 2 new clones in there.
So I threw in another 2 gal of ph'ed water.
PPM dropped to 670.
The flowers are stacking nicely for 3 wks.
I might make adjustments to the light height but will
leave it where it is for now (100% @ 18" last I checked).
No burn or other problems so far.
Hope the moldy issue goes away but will check daily to make sure.
Also keeping an eye on the 2 clones in there for coconuts.
If I remember they are Wedding Cake and Durban Poison.
Here's some Week 3 Pic's
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Sour Deisel
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Fruity OG
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QC Blue
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Some Clones I kept with no heat, no fan and T5 light on minimum The Force is Strong in these Clones :)
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Hey good day, Before I turned on the auto pots I watched a few video
s on them One I remember said to only use products from 1 company because mixing can cause chemical reactions we don't want....I'm not sure if that's an issue you're having but its something to consider.

My plants seem to be feeding from the bottom and getting big fast....I gotta take cuts soon and flip them or I'll be out of room.

 

[kuwl]

Hey good day, Before I turned on the auto pots I watched a few video
s on them One I remember said to only use products from 1 company because mixing can cause chemical reactions we don't want....I'm not sure if that's an issue you're having but its something to consider.

My plants seem to be feeding from the bottom and getting big fast....I gotta take cuts soon and flip them or I'll be out of room.

Yes I do that and I remember that Dyna Gro Products was one mentioned that would work good in the AP system.
The only real change was the HyClean I use so I will be going back to the Drip Clean for system maintenence as you go.
Other than that I have no idea what happened.

 

[kuwl]

Here is the best thing I have just learned to do.
I now stick my hand and arm in the res tank and feel around the sides and the bottom and
especially the pump, which I have stuck on the bottom side wall, to see if there is any residue at all.
So far it's squeaky clean, no film or anything.
That's a proof test that all is well in the ol' tank.
Plus putting 2-3 tsp of H202 per gal. in the nutrient mix is a good thing.

I wanted to repeat this on my thread, cause it's a good tip.

 

[Deaner]

Here is the best thing I have just learned to do.
I now stick my hand and arm in the res tank and feel around the sides and the bottom and
especially the pump, which I have stuck on the bottom side wall, to see if there is any residue at all.
So far it's squeaky clean, no film or anything.
That's a proof test that all is well in the ol' tank.
Plus putting 2-3 tsp of H202 per gal. in the nutrient mix is a good thing.

I wanted to repeat this on my thread, cause it's a good tip.

Hi
Thanks for the tip. I am trying to learn all I can before I get away from soil.
Knowledge is a light weight to carry.

 

[RootsRuler]

Here is the best thing I have just learned to do.
I now stick my hand and arm in the res tank and feel around the sides and the bottom and
especially the pump, which I have stuck on the bottom side wall, to see if there is any residue at all.
So far it's squeaky clean, no film or anything.
That's a proof test that all is well in the ol' tank.
Plus putting 2-3 tsp of H202 per gal. in the nutrient mix is a good thing.

I wanted to repeat this on my thread, cause it's a good tip.

Do you use a pond pump as your recirculator? I find the aquarium powerheads do a better job of keeping the organic matter in suspension in the water and out of the nooks and crannys.

If your pump is doing the job then stay with it. Just thought I'd throw out an alternative that has worked well for me.

 

[kuwl]

Do you use a pond pump as your recirculator? I find the aquarium powerheads do a better job of keeping the organic matter in suspension in the water and out of the nooks and crannys.

If your pump is doing the job then stay with it. Just thought I'd throw out an alternative that has worked well for me.

I got a Vivosun pump and works great.
I've had no organic matter problems, only one time, I use a clear, clean nutrient mix, Dyna Gro,
it keeps everything running smooth and clean.

 

[kuwl]

Hi
Thanks for the tip. I am trying to learn all I can before I get away from soil.
Knowledge is a light weight to carry.

I used soil along with clay balls and Coco-coir and Perlite mix in the past.
This grow I use a lot less soil, a couple of handfulls in each pot along
with the final transfere soil from the original mini pot and next time I might not use any soil.

 

[RootsRuler]

I got a Vivosun pump and works great.
I've had no organic matter problems, only one time, I use a clear, clean nutrient mix, Dyna Gro,
it keeps everything running smooth and clean.

I've worked at a few places that use Dyna Gro for their base nutes. I didn't really see much in the way of improved performance so much as how cost effective it was vs other brands.

 

[kuwl]

I've worked at a few places that use Dyna Gro for their base nutes. I didn't really see much in the way of improved performance so much as how cost effective it was vs other brands.

I've only used 2 brands since I've been growing.
The first one I used was Botanicare but switched when I went into the Auto Pot system.
I really never researched any other products but seen others useing dif ones is their grow.

 

[RootsRuler]

I've only used 2 brands since I've been growing.
The first one I used was Botanicare but switched when I went into the Auto Pot system.
I really never researched any other products but seen others useing dif ones is their grow.

If it ain't broke......

 

[kuwl]

Spring is here and weather is nice out.
So I closed up the veg tent and put
the clones outside in the greenhouse.
Not sure how they will do but I don't like the plug being warm
and they are not growing at all with no heat, min light, no fan/ movement.
They are not absorbing the nutrients and will prob get root rot or mold
so outside they go and hope they do well.
Plus the one plug in the outlet the veg tent uses is a bit warm so off it goes.
I can plug all the accessories into that one and feel a lot better about it.

I fed 6 gals into the res tank today.
PPM = 880 PH = 5.8
ProTekt = 1 tsp. per gal.
Foliage Pro is down to 1/2 tsp per gal
Bloom is up to 2 tsp. per gal.
Mag Pro down 1 tsp. per gal.
Zyme = 1 tsp. per gal.

Everything going well
Clones got flowers no coconuts :)
But forgot to crop em so the girls gone wild on me.
Lots of LST in the future.
I tried to strip a little bit and did but not my usual strip.
Hard to get in there without disturbing the lines and netting.
So did what I could and continue so it will be ongoing threw out the grow this time.
(I usually do a heavy strip at 21 days into flower.)
The Flowers are really stacking up and all plants looking good to me.
No burn yet but I expect a lil burn on the tips with 880 PPM feeding them.
Clones got a little bit of burn? spotting on a few leaves but not much and nothing I am worried about.,
Pic's