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  1. 06-01-2012, 03:48 PM #1
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    Default Cover Rockwool?

    I've seen people post that they cover their rockwool with foil after placing it in their DWC. Is this necessary? Would it be better to use the hydroton or foil to cover it? Thanks!
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    personally when I get back to hydro (real soon) , I'm gonna make the shit so a bug can't even think about getting to my rootzone. I dunno why others cover theirs other than maybe so algae won't form. I'll be using tanglefoot , neoprene inserts and whatever else I can find to keep shit from my roots.
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    Hydroton is way better than foil. Covering the rockwool is very importatn to aviod green algae.
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    I never cover my rapid rooters but always cover rock wool because if I don't algae show up.
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    Thanks Buddah. What do you use to cover your rockwool?
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    Tex: If you're growing in a net pot they make plastic covers the size of your pot for about 50 cents to a dollar at most hydro stores. You can use Hydroton but if you do make it an inch or two thick and it can get loose in you grow space. I hope that helps. HSA
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    Quote Originally Posted by texasguy View Post
    Thanks Buddah. What do you use to cover your rockwool?
    I cut up panda film to fit pots or cups.. black/white poly.
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    growrocks....
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    Hydroton, dont use ever use foil
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    Guys you seem to know something about rock wool. What can be done to stop the pH form going up?

    Texas sorry to hijack your thread but I thought you might want to know this too.
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