Algae/Flushing Question

**Chombo** · 06-25-2012, 08:11 AM

Hello,

This is my first post and my first time doing Hydro...

My plants have been up for 1 month now and are going strong... Only problem I have is the roots are starting to turn light brown and Im getting a slimy grew on them. I started with higher amounts of H2O2 and Im bathing them in it for 15m every other day.. "A lot of work tho" but the brown/red algae is still growing. I noticed that light is getting into my buckets so I put plastic on the top of the 12 buckets to ensure no light gets in! I have 2 1,000W's running, Temp in room 80, water temp 70 PH 6.0 Nuts 700-800

Now my roots are getting whiter, It seems that no light is getting into the bucket so less algae growth, now my question is how can I flush out my system to get the "decomposing algae" out of the system?

How many flushes?
Do I use chemicals?
What is the process of flushing?

Thanks in advance!

**richardhocutt** · 06-25-2012, 09:56 AM

Honestly, if the algea problem seems to be going away, I would keep doing what your doing... As far as flushing goes, I would just run water through it,( along with a healthy dose of H2O2... Hope this helps... Depending on how high your water temps get that could also have alot to do with your algea problem... What is your watering schedule, too much water, or standing water could also be your issue...

**Chombo** · 06-25-2012, 10:17 AM

Thanks for getting back to me!

Sounds good for the flush.... Should I do 6ml per gallon vs 3ml for the flush?

Also, My timing is this water fills every 6hrs for example fill at 12:00 stops at 12:16 Drain at 12:16 stops at 12:44 Should I adjust? It was longer I made it shorter..

I Also have a air pump on all times in the rez as well

**zem** · 06-25-2012, 05:25 PM

you can flood the rocks with H2O2 proper dosage leave it flooded for an hour or so, then drain flush the rocks with water change your res, and go on with H2O2. make sure theres 0 light entering buckets. as far as the flood timing, I like to make it more often and shorter periods, to make more drains, because each drain pulls fresh O2. I only flood for 5 mins and I dont need airpump in control res because water is being moved constantly.

**Chombo** · 06-25-2012, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by zem

you can flood the rocks with H2O2 proper dosage leave it flooded for an hour or so, then drain flush the rocks with water change your res, and go on with H2O2. make sure theres 0 light entering buckets. as far as the flood timing, I like to make it more often and shorter periods, to make more drains, because each drain pulls fresh O2. I only flood for 5 mins and I dont need airpump in control res because water is being moved constantly.

What do you mean by rocks?
Also flood the plants for an hour with H2O2 so thats 3ml per gallon like normal then change my rez? Cant I just floor them with H202 then put in nuts??
Also if you have time can you send me your fill and drain schedule? please and thanks... what your times are on your timers...

Thanks!

**johnny32** · 06-25-2012, 10:17 PM

I was worried about algae too roots are covered in that green slime completely since first week of flower, never noticed any harm or side effects so I never flushed mine and everything is still fine. Once the canopy filled out very little light came through to the bottom and the algae keeps getting washed out every time the tray gets flooded.

**hellraizer30** · 06-26-2012, 01:41 AM

Start using benny tea! A easy fix is aquashield by botanicair. H202 is just a bandaid

**Chombo** · 06-26-2012, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by hellraizer30

Start using benny tea! A easy fix is aquashield by botanicair. H202 is just a bandaid

Thanks for the Idea.. So, I should stop using H202 and use aquashield botanicare?

I have just got done doing research.. People say this is a band aid too lol and that they both do wonders.. The question I will try the shield but Im assuming I stop using H202...

Let me know your thoughts...
Money is not the issue, I just want healthier plants

**hellraizer30** · 06-26-2012, 09:45 AM

H202 will kill the benny in aquashield so yes stop using it.

And this will help give you a better understanding of how all this works should you want to brew your own.
DWC Root Slime Cure aka How to Breed Beneficial Microbes