Getting Rid Of Slimy Roots
Slimy roots are a sign of algae growth. To get rid of algae just follow the instructions and any algae should be gone in a few days.
Make a solution the size of your container with plain water and 10 ml H2O2 (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE) added per gallon of water. Empty the container that has the algae and scrub well. Pour the H202 mixture into the container through the top of your net pot. Let this set for about 1/2 hour. Then dump and rinse through the top of the net pot with plain PH adjusted (PH 5.5) water. Dump again then fill with your standard nute solution with 5 ml of H202 added. After a few days when there are no longer signs of slime visable dump your container and fill it back up with your normal nute solution.
Stopping Algae From Growing In Your Container
It's very important to keep light from getting to your nutes. it's recommended that your containers be dark. If your containers are clear or white you can use black duct tape or anti-corrosion pipe tape. Be sure that the top is also taped that no light can get through.
Algae needs light in order to grow. Making sure no light gets to your nutes through the container is the best way to prevent algae growth. Algae also thrives in anaerobic conditions (meaning lack of oxygen). Be sure that plenty of air is being pumped into the containers. 600 cc's / min per gallon will ensure plenty of oxygen is being introduced into the nutes.
Keep in mind these amounts of hydrogen peroxide is for cheap ass drug store stuff that you should only use as a last resort. The stuff carries alot of other crap thats no good try to use food grade or concentate from your hydro store at 33%. The amounts I would use is 3ml/gallon or 1ml/liter initially and then half those amounts everyday. This goes for hydro or soil grows. Can't emphasize enough how MJ loves h2o2!
Slimy roots are a sign of algae growth. To get rid of algae just follow the instructions and any algae should be gone in a few days.
Make a solution the size of your container with plain water and 10 ml H2O2 (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE) added per gallon of water. Empty the container that has the algae and scrub well. Pour the H202 mixture into the container through the top of your net pot. Let this set for about 1/2 hour. Then dump and rinse through the top of the net pot with plain PH adjusted (PH 5.5) water. Dump again then fill with your standard nute solution with 5 ml of H202 added. After a few days when there are no longer signs of slime visable dump your container and fill it back up with your normal nute solution.
Stopping Algae From Growing In Your Container
It's very important to keep light from getting to your nutes. it's recommended that your containers be dark. If your containers are clear or white you can use black duct tape or anti-corrosion pipe tape. Be sure that the top is also taped that no light can get through.
Algae needs light in order to grow. Making sure no light gets to your nutes through the container is the best way to prevent algae growth. Algae also thrives in anaerobic conditions (meaning lack of oxygen). Be sure that plenty of air is being pumped into the containers. 600 cc's / min per gallon will ensure plenty of oxygen is being introduced into the nutes.
Keep in mind these amounts of hydrogen peroxide is for cheap ass drug store stuff that you should only use as a last resort. The stuff carries alot of other crap thats no good try to use food grade or concentate from your hydro store at 33%. The amounts I would use is 3ml/gallon or 1ml/liter initially and then half those amounts everyday. This goes for hydro or soil grows. Can't emphasize enough how MJ loves h2o2!
Thanks for the useful info bud!
