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RPsmoke said:
A side note...

Whenever dealing with any issues in the res. a good idea is to get a new reservoir. They are cheap, and its super easy to swap everything over.

I have found a company that sells these exact same 10 gallon totes. I have ordered them, and can confirm they are the EXACT same tote the SH ships out. Comes with a lid, but no pre-drilled holes. Drill four holes up by the handle and you are set. You can simply reuse the lid from SH, or better, cut new holes and make a new lid. For the little work, and the low price, I figure why not? Helps keep things clean.

Look here for single orders:
10 Gallon Lapis Blue Storage Box | U.S. Plastic Corp.

Places like amazon also sell them, as does Wal-Mart and other "big" stores but from what I find, they sell them as "packs" usually ten totes and lids. Its a better deal, but that's a lot of bins! lol

Just something I thought might help some fellow Deep Water Culture!
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Good post, RP.

Those look great, and SH does ship out the STERLITE brand, but the ones I got are 8 gallon, not ten gallon.

That post that I post alot about algae says the best thing to do is toss the old tank and get a new one.
 
Roseman said:
It 's very difficult to avoid little critters in the water and grow area. I spray the walls and floor every 4 weeks and had some sticky pest strips hanging int he closet. Two days before I harvested, I had some kind of little black gnat, that had two wings that make them look like little hearts flying around, clinging to my roots.

I think maybe I will try some mosquito netting, next grow.
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Yup, your almost always going to have critters. The game is control.

Home Defense kicks butt! Use it ever since reading your tutorial. Love it. Use it around the house, not just for the grow. :cheertwo:

Reminds me...need more No Pest strips, or sticky traps.
 
RPsmoke said:
Azamax is awesome! Really good stuff. Treats damn near everything, except this pesty little root aphids! I have used it recently in the past, great results. I like it because everything they use, is food grade! Also, its ok to use up to the day of harvest. I wouldn't used it any closer then a week or so, unless I had to. Have used it out in the garden as well, to kill off some nasties in the soil. Product gets a big thumbs up for me. I try and always have some around, along with some pure neem.

You are having bugs? What kind? How bad? Maybe a pic? More then willing to help you here. Azamax would be a great start!
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They look like spider mites. I'm treating them with a couple of products now, both pretty tame so I can use right up to harvest. I'm not too concerned now, I'm almost done with the grow and I can knock them down with the 3-in-1.

But my new grow has some on them too so I need to get the Azamax going asap. I'm glad to hear your endorsement too, Proverbs turned me onto the product just this morning.

Thanks for the thought. If things get worse I'll definitely be in touch. Those root aphids you had were nasty, and your res. idea really makes sense.
 
Roseman said:
Good post, RP.

Those look great, and SH does ship out the STERLITE brand, but the ones I got are 8 gallon, not ten gallon.

That post that I post alot about algae says the best thing to do is toss the old tank and get a new one.
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I thought that too, but in fact, Sterilite does not make an 8 gallon tote. The 10 gallon is the exact same tote from Stealth hydro. Promise brother. I bought it, and checked side by side. Measured. Everything. That had me a little worried too. I really wanted to keep the totes exactly the same, and think I have done it.

Sterilite tote measurements:
20 5/8" x 14 1/8" x 12 1/2"

SH measurements:
Length: 20.5 inches
Width: 14.125 inches
Height: 12.5 inches

Same tote. Sterilite calls it a 10 gallon. SH calls it an 8 gallon. I have filled my SH tote with 8 gallons and had room to spare.

And yes, everything I read said it was best to toss the old res. So I did. I have my new tote from United Plastics and a backup one waiting for next grow. Next I'll try two totes.

I was unsure if SH sold just the tote by itself. Figured they sold it as a "kit" but could be wrong.
 
FryingPanFlyer said:
They look like spider mites. I'm treating them with a couple of products now, both pretty tame so I can use right up to harvest. I'm not too concerned now, I'm almost done with the grow and I can knock them down with the 3-in-1.

But my new grow has some on them too so I need to get the Azamax going asap. I'm glad to hear your endorsement too, Proverbs turned me onto the product just this morning.

Thanks for the thought. If things get worse I'll definitely be in touch. Those root aphids you had were nasty, and your res. idea really makes sense.
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Sounds like your cooking right along! Don't let them buggers slow ya down. Right on man. Neem concentrates like Einstein oil seem to work great too. Just something else to keep in mind. Azamax should clear it up though.

Best of luck and thanks for the kind words. :peace:
 
FryingPanFlyer said:
Wow, hey guys, thanks for all the love! It's really fun wakin up and seeing all the wishes, this is really nice guys.

The grand kids are great! My 17 mo. Granddaughter is preciuos and my 1 mo. old grandson is going to be something else, he's got a set of lungs on him!

And Sam, I'm with you on the game, GO SAINTS!!!
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A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Hope your day is everything you could expect and more!!!
HGH
 
RPsmoke said:
Yup, your almost always going to have critters. The game is control.

Home Defense kicks butt! Use it ever since reading your tutorial. Love it. Use it around the house, not just for the grow. :cheertwo:

Reminds me...need more No Pest strips, or sticky traps.
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Our Vetanarian, (animal doctor, I probably mispelled it) told us about Home Defense. He said AFTER it dries, our animals can walk in it and eat off of it safely, but if a bug walks across it, it will kill him dead in 5 mintues.
 
RPsmoke said:
I thought that too, but in fact, Sterilite does not make an 8 gallon tote. The 10 gallon is the exact same tote from Stealth hydro. Promise brother. I bought it, and checked side by side. Measured. Everything. That had me a little worried too. I really wanted to keep the totes exactly the same, and think I have done it.

Sterilite tote measurements:
20 5/8" x 14 1/8" x 12 1/2"

SH measurements:
Length: 20.5 inches
Width: 14.125 inches
Height: 12.5 inches

Same tote. Sterilite calls it a 10 gallon. SH calls it an 8 gallon. I have filled my SH tote with 8 gallons and had room to spare.

And yes, everything I read said it was best to toss the old res. So I did. I have my new tote from United Plastics and a backup one waiting for next grow. Next I'll try two totes.

I was unsure if SH sold just the tote by itself. Figured they sold it as a "kit" but could be wrong.
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Well, I stand corrected. I didn't know and I guess they don't either. The owner of SH told me this weekend that they mailed a check to Andy here at 420 to be an official sponsor here soon.
 
Roseman said:
Our Vetanarian, (animal doctor, I probably mispelled it) told us about Home Defense. He said AFTER it dries, our animals can walk in it and eat off of it safely, but if a bug walks across it, it will kill him dead in 5 mintues.
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I also have pets, and that was my big concern! After reading the you use it, and seeing your family of pets, I figured it had to be safe. Some googling and I was set!

So, thank you Rose! :thankyou:

Roseman said:
Well, I stand corrected. I didn't know and I guess they don't either. The owner of SH told me this weekend that they mailed a check to Andy here at 420 to be an official sponsor here soon.
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Ya, it had me at first and I was unsure. Checked measurements and they looked right. Ordered one. Compared it to the SH tote as soon as it came in. ;)
 
ol hippy said:
Wow theres more going on in thie thread than I realized !! You guys are growing some serious weed over here !! Grownavy, are your nutes organic ? and is koolbloom as well ? I was thinking of changing nutes when I run out . I've been using Botanicare and was thinking of something that I can use something to keep my roots from going bad again. Any recommendations ? I just started flowering my last 4 plants.(2days) SAlso looking for a new strain any recommendations there too ?? Thanks again grower dudes !! :peace:
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Do you want yield or what kind of stone. Cheese is a big plant I have one thats a monster.
 
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RPsmoke said:
What strain?

And is that four ladies in the SH tote?
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Two Nirvana Northern Lights on the left, and two White Widow on the right.

yes, four girls in the BP system

trainwreck in the Bucket. She's a beast.
 
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