Someguy15
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Look at the pics. One with screen is the VK, the one without is the AoS.
Barney's F - Vanilla Kush / TGA Subcool - Ace of Spades = Waterfarm - 600w
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tony1960
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Great idea!! I'm going to make that change to all my Eco's in addition to drilling a bazillion holes in the bottom. Goodbye stinkin' brown tube.
Bluejeans
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Another little tip to help with your pump, if you take a woman's stocking sock (the little footie type things they have at the shoe store or available anywhere panyhose are sold) or a knee-high and put that around your pump and close it with a zip tie around the outflow hose, the stocking material will filter out most particles that can get into your pump and cause problems. Just make sure and pull the stocking tight around the pump and draw it closed with a zip tie or the stocking material will bunch up and block the intake port.
It does wonders for keeping your pump running smooth.
It does wonders for keeping your pump running smooth.
Monkeymonk840
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Hey it told me I have to resize my pics, so I'm still workin on it. Ps my jacks cleaner pheno is dank too. Like lemon pine cleaner all the way to the last hit. With a little creamy after after taste.
Dayzt
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Things are looking up... no pic update today (most likely by the weekend), but I wanted to just update my journal with some observations from this evening...
VK
- the canopy continues to stay fairly even - I probably could have moved some tops out further at the edges, but it is was it is.
- so far so good as we enter the middle of the second week of flower - stretching is minimal, as the supercropping appears to have helped. I don't want to speak to soon though, as I'm sure there's much more stretch to come!
- bud development is actually coming along great - most all tops are keeping to the same-ish size as the 'pile-up' (as I like to call it) at the top of each one is creating a more 'distinguished' look - we should see a nice 'carpet' of bud as things develop.
- the tops of the tallest and main stalks are appearing a bit 'light green' compared to the rest - I'll be upping my nutes slightly in the next week or two, to try and resolve this - it doesn't appear to be a negative thing though at this point - the leaves and tops all still look perky and happy.
- removed the air hose and blew into the air-line on the drip ring to help clear it of any clogs in that line...seemed to help the air-flow and now more water is coming through - yay!
AoS
- wow, what can I say, great genetics Sub!! Every time I open the tent this past week I've been impressed with how much this plant has matured. The canopy is staying reasonably even considering there's no screen over this girl.
- once again, the supercropping appears to have helped a bit with the stretching - but I'm afraid there's more stretch to come yet - we'll see how the next few weeks go!
- I have to say, this plants bud-sites are actually further along at this point than the VK! Even just since the weekend (2-3 days), her buds have developed to twice the size. Exciting things are to come!
- the rez was pretty much completely empty this evening when I did top ups...unbelievable - hopefully this doesn't give me any root issues later on. I'm still adding H2O2 to EVERY add-back pail, and it appears to be helping.
Overall...
- one thing i've noticed, is the rez temps on these waterfarms will usually measure higher (hotter) when the water level is lower. I've been adding ice-cubes to my add-back pails in order to lower my rez temps... not every time, but 2-3 times a week if I remember to. I believe these will drink the most during this early flowering stretch, so hopefully they'll be easier to keep up with later on into flowering. Maybe this is also a sign that they need their nutes increased.... I've bumped them both up to about 550 ppms this evening, so we'll see what 'feedback' I get from them tomorrow...
VK
- the canopy continues to stay fairly even - I probably could have moved some tops out further at the edges, but it is was it is.
- so far so good as we enter the middle of the second week of flower - stretching is minimal, as the supercropping appears to have helped. I don't want to speak to soon though, as I'm sure there's much more stretch to come!
- bud development is actually coming along great - most all tops are keeping to the same-ish size as the 'pile-up' (as I like to call it) at the top of each one is creating a more 'distinguished' look - we should see a nice 'carpet' of bud as things develop.
- the tops of the tallest and main stalks are appearing a bit 'light green' compared to the rest - I'll be upping my nutes slightly in the next week or two, to try and resolve this - it doesn't appear to be a negative thing though at this point - the leaves and tops all still look perky and happy.
- removed the air hose and blew into the air-line on the drip ring to help clear it of any clogs in that line...seemed to help the air-flow and now more water is coming through - yay!
AoS
- wow, what can I say, great genetics Sub!! Every time I open the tent this past week I've been impressed with how much this plant has matured. The canopy is staying reasonably even considering there's no screen over this girl.
- once again, the supercropping appears to have helped a bit with the stretching - but I'm afraid there's more stretch to come yet - we'll see how the next few weeks go!
- I have to say, this plants bud-sites are actually further along at this point than the VK! Even just since the weekend (2-3 days), her buds have developed to twice the size. Exciting things are to come!
- the rez was pretty much completely empty this evening when I did top ups...unbelievable - hopefully this doesn't give me any root issues later on. I'm still adding H2O2 to EVERY add-back pail, and it appears to be helping.
Overall...
- one thing i've noticed, is the rez temps on these waterfarms will usually measure higher (hotter) when the water level is lower. I've been adding ice-cubes to my add-back pails in order to lower my rez temps... not every time, but 2-3 times a week if I remember to. I believe these will drink the most during this early flowering stretch, so hopefully they'll be easier to keep up with later on into flowering. Maybe this is also a sign that they need their nutes increased.... I've bumped them both up to about 550 ppms this evening, so we'll see what 'feedback' I get from them tomorrow...
Dayzt
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Thanks aesan - I'm here to help for sure - I'm learning as I go as well! Feel free to ask any questions you may have - be sure to read through this entire journal and my TD journal as well, as it will answer alot of questions you may initially have... welcome!! +rep
Agreed, whole-heartedly! I would encourage you to use these journals as more of a 'guide' than a 'manual' though - as some things work well for one person but not necessarily as well for another... and if you find one method doesn't work, be creative and discover for yourself what works in your own setup.
Thanks mat - I'm in the middle of week 2 of flowering right now. Both of these strains are impressing me - no surprises from the VK, as I've already seen her perform - but this Ace of Spades just never ceases to amaze me...VERY nice shots man. my favs ^
what day are you on?
what camera do you use? love the focus and clarity in you pics.
I'm using a Canon EOS Rebel T3 for my pics. I've got a 50 mm lens (for profile focus shots f/1.
that I like to use to get those ones that get a crisp focus and soft-blurring of eveything else. It's 18 Mp, so it's easy to crop some nice close-ups when needed too. I'm just a beginner photographer though - good thing I've got lots of opportunities to practice these days! 
Hey there Cindi! I was wondering when you were going to show up! lol... glad you're here - welcome to the show, you're actually just in time to see the most exiting part!
Boy that sounds tasty! Up until now, I've almost exclusively grown Barney's strains... looks like I'll be running TGA now for my next few grows at least - this AoS is awesome...can't wait to try Vortex and 3D..very soon!
SmeLLyTreeZ
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Both girls are looking amazing dayzt!! I can't wait to see the carpet of vanilla kush buds
nattybongo
Active Member
Sweet report on the VK & AOS.
Keep up the good work boss.
Keep up the good work boss.
Dayzt
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LOL...I knew i'd get a reaction from that.Oh great!
That's wonderful news!
I'm personally more interested in the AoS.
Maybe it's my prejudice against overworked Kush, OG, and Haze..
Bahahaha, stoked to be here, but please brother, not "Cindi"
I couldn't agree more - it seems more and more growers are growing at least one of those varieties... I've notice that you see much less 'white' strains these days, which is sad since they're usually more 'medicinal' than the kush and haze..
Welcome man - make yourself at home!
Me too - the longer things stay this short, the more excited I am about how the 'thickness' will spread across the canopy evenly.Both girls are looking amazing dayzt!! I can't wait to see the carpet of vanilla kush buds
Thanks for the positive feedback - I had a look at your journal as well - great idea putting that auto in there with your flowering plants...I may need to do that next round!
Thany you so much - I'm watching your grow too - stay vigilant! Things will soon take off for you I'm sure.
Dr.Amber Trichome
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Thanks for the update Dayzt.Im glad things are moving along even better than expected.
what do you mean by add back pail?
you dont empty the rez completley?
thanks
DAT
what do you mean by add back pail?
you dont empty the rez completley?
thanks
DAT
Dayzt
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These plants drink very close to 2 gallons of water/nute solution a day, so every day I'm almost refilling the reservoirs completely... but I only empty the rez completely and replace it with all fresh water once every 2 weeks or so...the rest of the days I just 'add back' more water/nute to bring it back up to the fill-line. I've got a 2+ gallon bucket that I use, and I call it my 'add back' bucket for that reason...
The Dawg
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Well It's Nice To Know Some Of My Ideas Are Good Ones Thanks Bro.And A High Five Cause I Cant Rep YaThese plants drink very close to 2 gallons of water/nute solution a day, so every day I'm almost refilling the reservoirs completely... but I only empty the rez completely and replace it with all fresh water once every 2 weeks or so...the rest of the days I just 'add back' more water/nute to bring it back up to the fill-line. I've got a 2+ gallon bucket that I use, and I call it my 'add back' bucket for that reason...
Bluezdude
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Excellent Dayzt. As I said months ago in your TD grow, your journals are way too fucken inspiring man, started my own RDWC grow. I must admit it's quite fun, the things you have to pay attention too, the whole experience... thanks for drawing me in mate
You say they're drinking about 2 gallons per day. That's both of 'em combined, right? Or is it 2g per plant? How much is the rez volume in a waterfarm? Do you keep it filled all the way up? Cheers
You say they're drinking about 2 gallons per day. That's both of 'em combined, right? Or is it 2g per plant? How much is the rez volume in a waterfarm? Do you keep it filled all the way up? Cheers
Monkeymonk840
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Hey I posted pics on the thc farmer if u wanna see it. I was limited on what I could due to size issues but I got a few. My names is verbatim. Sub check my pics out too. I can post more soon but no old ones. Due to size. I'm not much on computer stuff. Got more on the way, I'll b short so I don't crowd ur stuff but the tall pheno the cleaner is fuckin dank too. I smoked some was thinkin what's the hype about cuz it's clearheaded and boom my vision rippled like on doses then I was like oh I c now. So trippy it is, props. Dayzt lookin nice
Monkeymonk840
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I'm high icant post here until I figure out how to resize?
Dayzt
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You can just resize them before uploading - I use MS Paint, which is built into windows... just right-click on your picture, select 'Open with' and choose 'Paint'. When it opens up in the MS Paint program, find the 'resize' option, and resize it by percentage... hope that helps! Then just re-save the picture once it's resized and upload those ones. I always keep my original pics in the original size as well, so I always have a high res version as well.
I'll check out your pics on THC Farmer - I think I still have an account there...lol..it's been awhile. Cheers!
I'll check out your pics on THC Farmer - I think I still have an account there...lol..it's been awhile. Cheers!
Dayzt
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You can also open an account at Photobucket, and upload them there - then just post the IMG links in your posts here for some nice large shots. I ended up having to register a 'Pro' account there, as my pics were using over 7 GB of traffic, which is the limit for a free account..lol.. totally worth the upgrade though - it was like 20 bucks for a year, and not limitations for pic size etc...