Weird to me... help please

[STILLSMOKIN]

I had one to do this not that long ago... But my was caused by light blocked to lower leaves. Not much you can do but defol. If you want to use cages then tie branches as they come up. Not good for circulation or light to lower buds when its bunched together.

 

[Maljross]

I had one to do this not that long ago... But my was caused by light blocked to lower leaves. Not much you can do but defol. If you want to use cages then tie branches as they come up. Not good for circulation or light to lower buds when its bunched together.

I bent those branches over and most are tied and separated
I had 4 or 5 colas sprout up but they got to tall so I bent those over and it's just a row of colas now

Follow the curve... same along the side one
I'll go back and look but think I only had 8 branches when i flipped it's a leafy girl. And i defloliate quite often.....

There's space there
4 fans up top and oscillating fan blowing up thru the bottoms... it's about 3/4 as long as my arm....

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[Maljross]

Stop using the air stone in the res. It's making the ph spike like that, not good bro for those ladies. They look like they will be fine. Buy a small recirculating pump and just leave that on or even with a timer is fine. That won't spike the ph. Then those ladies can finish in style!Good luck man.

Initially the ph is high...
I do ph down it
None of my other girls are showing any bad signs... except Skywalker... and Ani just alil nute sensitive... doesn't like as much as my other girls

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[MedCzech]

You won't even need to use the ph down if you use the proper pump. Ask anyone in hydro. I did it for years. That's not the only reason why your solution is not the best for the girls. The ph down adds more ppms and there is a lot of P in ph down which can lead to other issues as well if you are also adding P, which of course you are.
Trust me on this. The pump is cheap,...ditch the air stone and do it properly.

 

[Maljross]

You won't even need to use the ph down if you use the proper pump. Ask anyone in hydro. I did it for years. That's not the only reason why your solution is not the best for the girls. The ph down adds more ppms and there is a lot of P in ph down which can lead to other issues as well if you are also adding P, which of course you are.
Trust me on this. The pump is cheap,...ditch the air stone and do it properly.

I do have a pump recirculating in there also
Will turn air stone off tho
And see


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[MedCzech]

I do have a pump recirculating in there also
Will turn air stone off tho
And see


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Awesome. Ph should go down in the res, that should allow the solution to get more balanced for those lively ladies. They will fatten up nicely over the next two weeks! Looking good from here out. If the ph issue continues(which it shouldn't) we would have to look at other aspects of the grow. This should help you though.

Make sure you keep posting pics even if you don't have problems. We want to see them finish now! Good luck and hope to see you around AFN in the future. Keep up the good work bro, you have some monsters there.

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

The aeration from the air pump/airstone is dissipating calcium carbonate from the water. This is what causes the PH to rise as Calcium Carbonate is a PH buffer. A circulating pump will do the same thing but at a slower pace; depending on the surface movement. It makes it harder to maintain a PH. I use a top off tank and aerate and PH my water ~ 6.1 before it gets to the nutrient reservoir. This gives me a very stable nutrient mix for fertigation. I let the PH wander from 5.7 to 6.2 in the res.

 

[MedCzech]

The aeration from the air pump/airstone is dissipating calcium carbonate from the water. This is what causes the PH to rise as Calcium Carbonate is a PH buffer. A circulating pump will do the same thing but at a slower pace; depending on the surface movement. It makes it harder to maintain a PH. I use a top off tank and aerate and PH my water ~ 6.1 before it gets to the nutrient reservoir. This gives me a very stable nutrient mix for fertigation. I let the PH wander from 5.7 to 6.2 in the res.

Thanks for the knowledge bro. I know you are in the know when it comes to this subject. I've seen you help many a grower with this issue. I like the idea with the top off tank at 6.1 for more stability...hmmm wait right here, I'll be right back!

Just kidding, but that is a good idea. Think I will incorporate that in my set up. Thanks as usual man!

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Thanks for the knowledge bro. I know you are in the know when it comes to this subject. I've seen you help many a grower with this issue. I like the idea with the top off tank at 6.1 for more stability...hmmm wait right here, I'll be right back!

Just kidding, but that is a good idea. Think I will incorporate that in my set up. Thanks as usual man!

It is my pleasure to share my experiences with you, good and bad. It is how we learn. Not everyone can fit a 35 gallon tank like mine but after several DWC grows I knew I had to have one. So when I built my grow space it was fixed to the plan.

 

[MedCzech]

It is my pleasure to share my experiences with you, good and bad. It is how we learn. Not everyone can fit a 35 gallon tank like mine but after several DWC grows I knew I had to have one. So when I built my grow space it was fixed to the plan.

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Awesome looking setup bro! Well done. I wish I could go all out. Only decriminalized here and that would push limits.
I am happy with my little 4x4 and get it done that way. To each his own