Here’s an excellent article that should clear it all up.
That makes more sense now.
Been a wild few weeks DD. I've missed a lot lately. No longer staff. It turns out I love my dog more
.Not sure I'm going to be much help Rex. They look overfed to me. Causing lockouts from too much food, or just erratic pH swings.
The more you know!
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time. West Hippie has been a godsend since my 1st journal here, like so many others, yourself included!Been a wild few weeks DD. I've missed a lot lately. No longer staff. It turns out I love my dog more
Not sure I'm going to be much help Rex. They look overfed to me. Causing lockouts from too much food, or just erratic pH swings.
Since I've never tried DWC I can't suggest what to do. @West Hippie is my go to for these grow types and he's here already. I know many swear by the bible you are using, but it's not quite that simple. Looking at the size of the plant I wouldn't be feeding more than 3g/gallon if it were in soil, but I have no idea how to equate that to hydro.
Oooh, he did a beautiful job installing his system. I'll send him a PM and see if he's still around. I want his lids.
Well, I think I'll be switching out nutes- no more MC guessing games. Slept on it, and feel that is the best way moving forward. Yup I normally always add my cal mag, then let it bubble for a few min before moving to next additives. Though I think I added the cal mag last time after the MC- good catch. I'm trying to remember- I was pretty zonked after the last "almost flooding".
Oh I was very much aware from the get go that not all nutes contain cal/mag - the problem is with the MC (well the combination of me with MC@Dusty Kiefers
A little late to the game, Rex, apologies. Looks like you're aware now that not all hydro nutes contain calmag?
Happy 420, 'growmie' (which I just learned is hip-person speak for 'Grow Homie')
). It contains cal/mag in it, as it's designed to be a one part feed. I knew going in that cal mag would have to be added all the same. But...as one member on the forum put (or something similar) "mega crop is a one part feed, as soon as you add to it, it's now an experiment ". The biggest problem being too much cal mag in the wrong ratio will cause lockouts. Time to put it back on the shelf. No more MC in this grow.
turns out I experiment all the time 
You'd probably pull it off- you're a quick study
MC aka the nute that shall remain nameless. It put my garden on cruise control and relieved a whole lot of headaches when I started. I grow in soil so everything is different. It isn’t for everyone and a lot of sponsors have some great gear too of course.
I like this...
Sorry to hear you're having so many problems with these deficiencies. Sounds like you've got a great crew helping you nail it down 
. My only experience with MC is watching hydro grower after hydro grower ditch it for one reason or another.
Thank you, and it's funny as about half hour ago I was just reading about the ions being stripped in the process.Happy 420 @Rexer
I also had a very recent conversation with a local shop owner regarding water filters and RO systems. He seems to swear by RO water causing wild PH fluctuation and something about how RO filters essentially deionize the water, causing Cal/Mg to bind to the water making less available to your plants. This would also cause rises in your EC while still seeing underfed plants or even possible Cal/Mg deficiencies. I'm sure there are a lot of variables and information he is missing here and if i had the time, i would definitely research the theory a little more. But it's definitely something to think about.
Our family and pets drink RO every single day with no issues. I have also done 2 grows using it with no issues either. But this current grow is using a simple 2 stage filter, and maybe there is a little placebo affect happening here, but i swear we have never had an easier time keeping a stable PH.
Have you tested the effects of the perlite you are using on PH? If i remember correctly, you said it was clouding up your water in the beginning. I would think if it can mix that thoroughly to discolor the water, maybe the perlite buckets are throwing the system off?
Sorry for the rambling, just brainstorming here. Wishing you the best of luck man!
Thanks! Yeah for the Lucas formula I've used a few variations based on
Welcome Light Addict! Thanks for dropping in! Hopefully things are back on track!
Thanks SaltyNSour! I'm liking it so far, a few hiccups- but so far I'm blaming the user for the most part.
