no I haven't and I found the hydro very frustrating. I bought a chiller, had my water temp at 68F, new nutes and water every week, bought an RO system, different nute lines too, bennies of all different brands, H2O2, Dutchmasters Zone (which really helped) and then I planted them all in soil, tore down everything replace it all except the tray and it still happened. I thought I followed all the rules and tried both dead and alive rezs. after so much effort and time fighting this, I just said fuck it. I'm done and I'm not spending a ton of money on hydro. I just want to grow pot that doesn't have any issues and if that means granola, bananas, and tofu fucking organic hippy, then so be it. even if the info I gave on the algae was wrong, my solution was the same as yours. this whole organics vs hydro bullshit makes forums VERY negative. we're all here trying to help others so we can all smoke pot right? not belittle each other; especially newbs who need supported more than more experienced, amazing, wonderful growers such as yourself. I mean, look at your pics you posted?! stunning! well, as for my first day on here, I feel very welcome and thank you for your hospitality. I can't believe a guy would be so upset by me saying he has a big dick. sheesh. I got gardening to do.