Hey man
Before i start, take a look at my journal .... my plants are 14 days old right now !
After reading your little blurb at the start i noticed two things that you said you DIDN't do, that i DID and truly believe helped my seeds through the germinating stage.
- The first is that after looking at many websites about PH for water i came to realize that the best PH for a hydroponic system is between 5.5 and 5.7 ! You said that your water's PH is 7, thats way to high for hydroponics .... i suggest you buy a PH test kit ..... if you need to lower your PH use pure lemon juice (Only a couple drops ! it is quick to lower PH level)
- The second is that your starting off your germinated seeds with zero nutrients ! your plants need some help to get going and the minute you put the nutes into the AeroGarden reservoir you will instantly see the water start to jump ! The seeds will love this and will definitely help them out.
Try these two things out and let me know if you have any luck !
P.S remove the AeroGarden light from the arm and hang it by (rope, string, tape, chains, ect.) and keep it 2" away at all times ! Also work an 18/6 lighting schedule !