Recent content by chem.drew

So I was digging through my grow rocks and found some interesting pests around my roots. I got some fungus gnat larvae and some possible root aphids.. Here are a couple pictures of the aphids. I am not so worried about the gnat larvae. I took every infected plant and bathed it in a hydrogen...

Come again, bonjo? I didn't catch what you meant. @money, I adjusted ph by organic means, avoided using chemical ph'ers, I didn't take into account fluctuating organic ph due to chemical reactions occuring. And as for bubbleponics, its on the agenda for later in the day. Currently going to...

I think I agree it is done for and I need to just replace it with another one, however, how cou?d it be irrigation issues? The roots were sitting in a well aerated solution. I'm thinking the roots were destroyed due to strangulation when twisted and suffocation or from a PH imbalance. I should...

Could PH irregularities mimic the symptoms of root rot when caused by fungal diseases or pathogens?

Yeahhhhhhh well I think it is pretty bad. I have been thinking I have a form of fusarium wilt or pythium root rot. I am considering switching from organics to h2o2 enhanced, chemical solution. I hate to do it, but would rather use chems in some plants and flush like mad at the end than to see...

Any ideas?

Hey there guys. It is nice to be a part of the community. I have trolled the forums for a while but never registered, just read. Today however, I need assistance. My plants are showing some serious signs of stress and wilting. My system is a 12 bucket DWC system with three 110l/m air pumps. 1...