DWC Water temps

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kesaber

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2015

• #1

I have read a few different things about what people believe is the best water temperature in an rdwc setup. The range seems to be from 60-68 degrees. If I can keep it at 60 is this best? Low 60's? Mid? High? Obviously this is assuming I can get it this cold, just curious what the plants like best

 

Weed-head

New Member

• Feb 24, 2015

• #2

Too cold can decrease growth. I would keep under 70's but ideal would be 18/19C.

 

rkymtnman

Well-Known Member

• Feb 25, 2015

• #3

68F

 

latewood

Active Member

• Feb 25, 2015

• #4

60 degrees is just a bit too cool, If you can maintain temps in the high 60's and never higher than 75 degrees, ( a little too warm), you should be fine!

 

firsttimeARE

Well-Known Member

• Feb 25, 2015

• #5

64-68 dissolved oxygen is highest

 

AlphaPhase

Well-Known Member

• Feb 26, 2015

• #6

I like 65ish but have played with as low as 58 with no ill effects. Under 68 but above 60 is probably going to be best.

 

AlphaPhase

Well-Known Member

• Feb 26, 2015

• #7

Also, sub ground level usually stays around 55 degrees year round and plants grow awesome outdoors. Geothermal or something. I know it's not hydro but it's something to think about.

 

JimmyIndica

Well-Known Member

• Feb 26, 2015

• #8

kesaber said:

I have read a few different things about what people believe is the best water temperature in an rdwc setup. The range seems to be from 60-68 degrees. If I can keep it at 60 is this best? Low 60's? Mid? High? Obviously this is assuming I can get it this cold, just curious what the plants like best

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68 degrees don't go any higher or u risk chance of well? I aint gonna tell ya! I am thinking Of going DWC next run and the one of 1st things on the list is a CHILLER!

 

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churchhaze

Well-Known Member

• Feb 27, 2015

• #9

Boil the roots to avoid root rot.