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Hollatchaboy

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Many ways to the finish line. That's what's so damn interesting about this hobby. Chlorine is a weaker oxidizer than you think. Safe range is typically between 0.5-5ppm. I've seen some guys go as high 10ppm to treat root rot.

That's over 20x the effective dosage. Just to give you some perspective.
No...I realize you can dilute the concentrations of just about anything. Even h2o2 diluted isn't so bad. I just feel beneficial bacteria might be the better route. Many different paths to the finish is right. I hear more conflicting opinions towards growing than I do politics! Lol
 

firsttimeARE

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Some roots i've had over the years. No cleaners, no beneficials, just cold water.

DWC pics are without water chilling in 5 gal buckets and are newly transferred clones 2-3 weeks IIRC.

RDWC used water chilling and is in 27 gal totes and are early to middle flower to give you an idea of the size.
 

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Hollatchaboy

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Some roots i've had over the years. No cleaners, no beneficials, just cold water.

DWC pics are without water chilling in 5 gal buckets and are newly transferred clones 2-3 weeks IIRC.

RDWC used water chilling and is in 27 gal totes and are early to middle flower to give you an idea of the size.
How do you chill the water ìn the 5 gallon dwc buckets?
 

Hollatchaboy

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That was winter time in a basement floor. The room was not ideally heated. I cant get white roots like that with 80F rooms without water cooling. Those photos are like 6 years old when i first moved into my new grow spot abd hadnt gotten environment under control
That's cool. I do alright with 72-73 degrees but I have to use hydroguard.
 

Larry3215

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No cleaners, no beneficials, just cold water.
Im doing the same thing now, but my situation is a little different. I run air atomized aero drain to waste. My rez is an ice chest and I keep it cooled down with 1 liter frozen bottle of water. My target is 60F max. Most of the time its closer to 50F.

I did it because fuzzy hairs dont like chlorine and bennies did nothing good for me.
 

firsttimeARE

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Im doing the same thing now, but my situation is a little different. I run air atomized aero drain to waste. My rez is an ice chest and I keep it cooled down with 1 liter frozen bottle of water. My target is 60F max. Most of the time its closer to 50F.

I did it because fuzzy hairs dont like chlorine and bennies did nothing good for me.
Still on your quest for fuzzy hairs. Lol
 

firsttimeARE

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Well, Id say I have completed that quest. Killed the dragon, rescued the princess, got my rewards and have the post cards, and tee shirt to prove it ;)
I remember a couple years ago in your quest.

I get fuzzies above the surface. Maybe they are there underwater but just get pushed down from the weight of the water.

My plants seem happy so fuzzy or not fuzzy
 

Larry3215

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From what I have read, the roots dont produce them if the root is under water or has too much water on it. For example, you pretty much never see fuzzy hairs with LPA.

Thats mostly because the root doesnt need fuzzy hairs under those conditions. Thats certainly true in my system. Over misting to the point water collects and runs off inhibits fuzzy hair growth.

The question remains if fuzzy hairs are "better" than smooth roots. I think the answer to that is - maybe. I think fuzzy roots in aero can - maybe - get you more yield, and - maybe - better quality, and - maybe - faster growing times.....but.....other things are more important, or have a larger impact. Things like environment and over all growing skills have a larger impact than whether or not you have fuzzy hairs.

They sure do look pretty though. Im pretty sure Im addicted :D
 
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