Aptus,open atmosphere, 3200w, 9 strains.

[DabSnob]

Hello ICMag,
let me first start off by saying im proud to be a part of this community,. sharing experiences and learning from all of you is a good time.

I guess this isnt really going to be a true grow diary more a compilation of photos starting from tonight and beyond. I wanted to start this to share some photos of an aptus grow as there arent many out there. i am currently on my second round with it so i havent gotten around to adjusting the recommended doses. its seriously the easiest nutrient line to use, ive been through SO many nutes lines i cant even remember which ones i havent tried. Finally i decided to call an aptus rep and see what i could get from them. they decided to send me a sample pack of some goods and i havent turned back since. Biggest difference would be the increase of around 1/4lb per 1000w more then regular, density, and taste.

Grow info: 3 Card medical Co-op, 45 plants, Perpetual
Location- Bellingham WA
Medium- Roots organics w/ Soil reef biochar, Dolomite lime, EWC, Aptus baseboost (100gr) 3 gallon pots
Nutrients- APTUS Full line ( Baseboost, fasilitor, startboost, bloomboost, peakboost, massboost, finaleboost, ecozen )
Lighting- 3-600w lumateks / 2- Sun systems 1000w switchables / 1 - 400w galaxy
Intakes-both rooms use 8" Econoline 745cfm per, both with air scrubbers
Exhaust- both rooms use 8" Econoline 745cfm per, with Phresh Filters
Hoods-2-Blockbuster 8" (cooled by 6" econoline 450cfm fan w/ airscrubber for the 1000w's) 4- Econowings for the 600's and 400
Atmosphere control-2- titan mercury 4's for exhausts / Intakes get day/night temp controller / A/C During summer / Dehumidifier for winter

These photos were taken after my Root Aphid battle, 4 months later and im still Clean.

 

[DabSnob]

A few photos of the aptus additives,and The Q around week 6

 

[DabSnob]

a few photos of the VEG Room
strains include-
The Frost/Q, GDP, Cheesecake, Red Diesel, Snocap, Afghani Widow, Ghost OG, Fire OG, Orange Blossom

 

[DabSnob]

a few picks In flower, Most are of the Fire OG BX3 as thats whats predominantly in the flowering room right now between week 2-3

 

[DabSnob]

i'll probably throw new photos up every week for updates, keep posted.

 

[mandingus]

Looking good mang! I've been researching Aptus for a while and I think I will take the plunge soon! Thanks for sharing with us. I have a dumb question if you don't mind. Why is your bottle of bloomboost bigger than the rest? Do you use more of it? Planning on buying the 250ml set an wondering if I need the bigger bottle of bloom boost. Thanks!

 

[DabSnob]

thanks man, the only reason i got the bigger bottle of bloomboost is because it was the only size they had left at my hydro shop. i suggest getting the larger bottle of fasilitor and ecozen. i seem to be going through those faster then the others as you use them every feeding.

 

[mandingus]

thanks man, the only reason i got the bigger bottle of bloomboost is because it was the only size they had left at my hydro shop. i suggest getting the larger bottle of fasilitor and ecozen. i seem to be going through those faster then the others as you use them every feeding.

cool mang. thanks! sucks that fasilitor happens to be the priciest one of them all. lol
i plan on using cannazyme instead of ecozen like Jack does tho'. guess it depends on which one would be more cost effecive.

 

[mandingus]

anyway, im subbed for this show. good luck and happy growing!!! the ladies look mighty fine and looks like you got it down!

 

[DabSnob]

cant wait to get some actual bud shots on here, the Q doesnt produce large nuggets just small popcorns so its not a very good strain for "Bud Porn". the Afghani and Ghost OG produce monster nugs so in a month or so i'll have some more worthy photos to show you what aptus is capable of.

Cant say much about cannazym, never tried it before. As for EcoZens cost effectiveness, i put it pretty high on the scale. seems to work much better then hygrozyme, or sensizyme ever did for me and at much lower rates per gallon. Ecozens 250ml bottle retails for around $42 and usage rates are 1ml/gal. cannazym retails for around $40 a liter (1000ml) with a usage rate of 8ml/gallon. so for around the same price total Ecozen gives you 250 treated gallons, and Cannazym give you 125 treated gallons. double the treatments for around the same price, that has me sold me on it.

 

[DabSnob]

Fire OG BX3
these photos are at the end of week 4 of 9

 

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Orange blossom week 4 of 9

 

[DabSnob]

Barneys red diesel, wasnt impressed at all first run around with this strain. im giving it another shot before i X her from my program. not a very strong smell and lacks flavor. these photos are beginning week 4.


Chz Cake week 4 of 10



Random flower shot mostly week 4

 

[mandingus]

those ladies are stacking nicely!! cant wait til they all plump up. thanks for the heads up on ecozen =o)
looks like im buying the whole set.
btw, are you planning on switching to a sealed set up in the future? i think you would totally crush it!!!

 

[raiderman]

ns grow journal..beautiful ladies yu have goin.will hitch a ride and watchem play out.great job my friend.rdr.

 

[DabSnob]

those ladies are stacking nicely!! cant wait til they all plump up. thanks for the heads up on ecozen =o)
looks like im buying the whole set.
btw, are you planning on switching to a sealed set up in the future? i think you would totally crush it!!!

Thanks man i appreciate it! took me almost 3 years to find the Bottles that worked for me. cant stress enough the ease of this feeding schedule, just get a syringe that measures in 1ml increments and your golden.

I plan on switching over at some point, but i will have to find a new location first. currently im growing in the top floor of my A-frame style house. the ceilings are Smooth cedar panels that arent air tight. I dont really want to cover it in staples hanging panda film, or caulk it tight. tents will not fit in the rooms either, so when i move im switching to 2 4x8 tents with light movers so i dont have to put holes in my walls anymore.

A buddy recently setup his basement. he went full CO2, A/C, vented hoods, with 2- lumatek 1000's on light movers and the Full aptus line with roots soil. im curious to see how it goes, that might convince me to get out early haha.

 

[DabSnob]

ns grow journal..beautiful ladies yu have goin.will hitch a ride and watchem play out.great job my friend.rdr.

thanks for hanging around for the ride! another week or two and some nugz should be shootin around everywhere like missiles.

 

[DabSnob]

Newest addition to 12/12

Mostly week 4 of 12/12

Fire OG week 5

Red Diesel week 4

 

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ghost OG week 4

Orange Blossom week 4

 

[DabSnob]

Sorry for the wait on some new photos, been busy around here.

week 6 Fire OG BX3