luckycharmz
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After balancing my PH to 5.8-6...I check it again after 1 full 18/6 cycle and its consistently back up to 7+. Is there something I'm missing ?
Yes, starting with the proper pH range to shoot for. You should start at 5.1-5.3 when you first mix your nutes. Let it rise over 7-14 days to about 6.1, max, in veg. 6.3 in flower.Is there something I'm missing?
What's your media? And what kind of hydro set up you got? RW will raise pH on the daily and some root problems will too.Thank You to all of you for the abundance of great info...to answer a cpl important questions...I'm using a sterilized 2gal clear bucket res w a 6" water stone bubbler(purchased @ local pet store). And re. my water source, I've been using poland spring distilled....
After balancing my PH to 5.8-6...I check it again after 1 full 18/6 cycle and its consistently back up to 7+. Is there something I'm missing ?
You have a 2gallon res and a 6" stone. That's a tiny res...
If you have a 3watt or larger airpump... you're pushing too much air through it and raising your pH.
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