Cleaning DWC roots

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BudUncleSmokey

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I had an algae problem in my dwc system which I think I fixed but the roots still have algae on them. I tried getting some off with my fingers but only managed to get some of the bigger stuff off. How should I go about getting the rest off of my roots?
 
Garden Knowm

Garden Knowm

The Love Doctor
Hello Uncle Bud

Have you elimated ALL light getting to your roots? This will be key... The algae should then DIE..... I would get an airstone (increase oxygen in your water) and treat your water with Hydrogen Peroxde....

I would also change the reservoir water at least once a week until the ALGAE is gone..

cheers
 
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BudUncleSmokey

Active Member
Garden Knowm said:
Hello Uncle Bud

Have you elimated ALL light getting to your roots? This will be key... The algae should then DIE..... I would get an airstone (increase oxygen in your water) and treat your water with Hydrogen Peroxde....

I would also change the reservoir water at least once a week until the ALGAE is gone..

cheers
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I have 2 airstones, and how much hydrogen peroxide should I use? I usually change my water every 7-10 days. It's pretty dark inside the reservoir. I painted the bucket black. I only have 1 lid with a hole in it for now, so I couldn't paint that, so I cut a hole in a piece of tin foil and covered the lid with that.
 
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budsdoneright

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no matter what keep the water cleaned and avoid any clogs or algae buildup with a chiller if the water is too warm. a helpful item to help with your water changes is www.edgewaterbotanics.com . its worked miracles for me and keeping my reservoirs clean.

budsdoneright
 
apasunee

apasunee

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does anyone know how much peroxide to mix with a gallon of water,,, My roots are brown and mushy and my plants are still going (budding) just dont want them to die....:peace:
budsdoneright said:
no matter what keep the water cleaned and avoid any clogs or algae buildup with a chiller if the water is too warm. a helpful item to help with your water changes is www.edgewaterbotanics.com . its worked miracles for me and keeping my reservoirs clean.

budsdoneright
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