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I saw "Dusty's" post about doing a search first.... I did... and I didn't see anything ... Most things I search for... are difficult to find...(not dissing the sight... I really get a lot from it... the search function may be an issue with my search words?)
but I digress.
Root Rot
This is my second run, and both were plagued by root rot... in both cases... severe root rot.
Please list some of the major causes of root rot.
Questions:
-Once I see root rot... is there anything I can do to arrest it/reverse it?
-Will chasing PH cause root rot?
-Is this a natural occurrence when it gets to a certain age?..
With this said... these were beginning to brown... almost immediately.
-Thought I was protecting them by using a new product, called root exclurator. It seemed to have a lot more "foam" this time.
- I did change my air rocks this time... not sure they were putting out enough air... I know this could be a major issue... but they always put out air. (6 gal reservoir with 3 x 10" air rocks)
Can you have too much air/bubbles?
New air rocks are mounted in plastic... and do not release air from all sides....
Have some very nice donkey di&ks ...and will try to flush and use... but will start another run very soon... and I want to avoid this ... the next time around.
but I digress.
Root Rot
This is my second run, and both were plagued by root rot... in both cases... severe root rot.
Please list some of the major causes of root rot.
Questions:
-Once I see root rot... is there anything I can do to arrest it/reverse it?
-Will chasing PH cause root rot?
I adjust PH from 7.2 all the way down to 5.6. Within a few mins. (Will this damage the roots?)
-Water temp ? I'm not really tracking that variable, but the times I checked it... it was 64*F... Not higher than 72*F at any time.
-Is this a natural occurrence when it gets to a certain age?..
With this said... these were beginning to brown... almost immediately.
-Thought I was protecting them by using a new product, called root exclurator. It seemed to have a lot more "foam" this time.
- I did change my air rocks this time... not sure they were putting out enough air... I know this could be a major issue... but they always put out air. (6 gal reservoir with 3 x 10" air rocks)
Can you have too much air/bubbles?
New air rocks are mounted in plastic... and do not release air from all sides....
Have some very nice donkey di&ks ...and will try to flush and use... but will start another run very soon... and I want to avoid this ... the next time around.