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DigDuggreen

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Alright, The UCDWC is up and running! I started 4 Chem D4's under a 1000w in a 4x4 room, 62.5 w/sq.f.t the a/c is keeping the room at 77 when lights are on and 70 when lights are off. Ive decided to go with CES for this run, mainly cause thats what I have the most of. the plants seem to be ajusting well, the went a little limp yesterday when I put them in but the recovery is coming along nice. Ill put in a net here in a couple days.
 
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Sgt.Stedenko

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Looks great DigDug.
The Reflectix is a good call on keeping the buckets and res cool and light proof.
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DigDuggreen

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Sgt.Stedenko said:
Looks great DigDug.
The Reflectix is a good call on keeping the buckets and res cool and light proof.
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thanks for checkin in!!! I thought that reflecto stuff would be a good idea too, I think it will keep the cool in and the heat out, my intentions anyway. With the a/c and some DM Zone in the res, I think Ill be able to maintain a nice cozy place for the gems to come up.

check ya later
 
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brotherindica

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DigDuggreen said:
Alright, The UCDWC is up and running! I started 4 Chem D4's under a 1000w in a 4x4 room, 62.5 w/sq.f.t the a/c is keeping the room at 77 when lights are on and 70 when lights are off. Ive decided to go with CES for this run, mainly cause thats what I have the most of. the plants seem to be ajusting well, the went a little limp yesterday when I put them in but the recovery is coming along nice. Ill put in a net here in a couple days.
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Looks great dig! Keep it simple with the nutes and you'll kill it!

Hope you don't mind, here is a recent shot of my system, 3 plants, 3x3 tent. Soon to be in your 4x4!

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DigDuggreen

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brotherindica said:
Looks great dig! Keep it simple with the nutes and you'll kill it!

Hope you don't mind, here is a recent shot of my system, 3 plants, 3x3 tent. Soon to be in your 4x4!

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those babies are beautiful!! I cant wait to see how this thing does, Im going to add a tray of ICE in there where the green crate is a small soil grow that should blend in nice.once I get that in there ill put a net over every thing and let her rock and roll.

Im doing the CES Micro and Bloom with that Sugaree, Ill use Gravity a little silica, And Dutch masters Zone, and thats probably it. what do you think, I have some Humic acid from Humbolt, but I dont know if I should use it, I dont like the way it makes the water turn black. I also have some VOODOO juice from AN I thought about running just to get the roots in over drive but I think the zone will kill it anyway so no point of that, anyway let me know what you think Im open to suggestions.
 
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brotherindica

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DigDuggreen said:
those babies are beautiful!! I cant wait to see how this thing does, Im going to add a tray of ICE in there where the green crate is a small soil grow that should blend in nice.once I get that in there ill put a net over every thing and let her rock and roll.

Im doing the CES Micro and Bloom with that Sugaree, Ill use Gravity a little silica, And Dutch masters Zone, and thats probably it. what do you think, I have some Humic acid from Humbolt, but I dont know if I should use it, I dont like the way it makes the water turn black. I also have some VOODOO juice from AN I thought about running just to get the roots in over drive but I think the zone will kill it anyway so no point of that, anyway let me know what you think Im open to suggestions.
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Thanks Dig! Just a post of encouragement, keep with the RDWC, you'll be ROCKING IT in no time flat! First time I ever ran DWC I got horrible root rot & ditched it quick. Got kinda discouraged, but I went back and learned what went wrong. Now I'm a firm believer in R/DWC.

I'm actually going to try the Sugaree on ^that system shortly. From what I've found it's pretty much an organic version of Uncle John's Blend. Enhances flavanoids and other aromatic compounds, basically a nice carbohydrate product. Should help boost bloom, but doubt it'll boost as well as adding a PK booster too. Koolbloom/MOAB/Hammerhead/etc in low does should do the trick nicely.

I really like the CES Micro/Bloom. Can't really say about the silica never ran it, but hear good reviews. Know it strengthens branches, but can't really say that's every been a problem with RDWC. Haven't ever ran DM Zone, but personally not a fan of killing any beneficials. Really like humic/fulvic acid, but never ran them directly in this system. Know they will affect pH if a decent quantity is used. A product like Floralicious plus by GH ads a nice touch of organics w/humic acid. Voodoo Juice is a root stimulator, like Roots Excel, right? Never ran it, heard good things (know it's not cheap), but I can't really say either way.

Chem 4 is very likely going to LOVE nutrients. I would use CES Micro/Bloom, add Cal-Mag(or another Ca/Mg supplement), maybe add an enzyme (hygrozyme or multizyme), a PK booster, Sugaree, and maybe Floralicious Plus. Chem 4 will LOVE the Ca/Mg, an enzyme will help break down decaying/loose roots in the system/increase nutrient uptake, and a PK booster really help fill bud production. Keep the PK low, like to start liquid Koolbloom ~2mL per gal or so, then slowly ramp up. Just my :2cents:

Keep up the good work!
 
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DigDuggreen

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well its official the UCDWC has been temporarily shut down. I didnt realize how quick root rot could set in, my water temp never got over 74 degrees but apparently that was enough. I fought with it for a few days and decided until I can get up the duckets to spring for a chiller its a mute point. so its back to what I know....ebb n flow....Hopefully I can salvage the plants, they are chem 4's that I hear is a great strain. I wasnt having much luck with them. even through veg i couldnt seem to make them happy. so I put in some Ice and Ill run some Banana kush also. anyway chock one up for root rot.
 
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