PH question...

dux

dux

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Hello all,
I'm a new grower so this might be a stupid question bu t here goes...When you adjust your PH should It stay corrected for a day or two or Is this going to be a daily test?
My PH seems to come from the tap around 7.0-7.5.when I adjust It down to around 6 It stays like that for about a day and a half and then seems to jump back up to around 7.0 again,Is this normal? or Is something wrong?
I did use lead weights to hold the bubble stones down could this be bad having lead In the water?
thanks for any opinions!!
 
CLOSETGROWTH

CLOSETGROWTH

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The ph can jump around.. especially up within 2-3 days.

It means your plant is sucking down nutes and water, and its nothing to worry about unless its absolutely erratic.

I would be more concerned about ph dropping real fast, as this could be a sign of root rot, or some sort of root disease.

Does your roots look nice and white, and does the foliage look good?
 
C

caregivers

Member
No and yes....

You PH will fluctuate a little bit but if you clean your stuff and keep it tight then you should not have that much fluctutation. I check mine twice daily and only have to adjust once every 4 or 5 days or so. The lead weights will affect your PH causing them to become more alkaline (higher PH) I would get rid of them asap.

Best O Luck
 
Silky Shagsalot

Silky Shagsalot

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dux said:
Hello all,
I'm a new grower so this might be a stupid question bu t here goes...When you adjust your PH should It stay corrected for a day or two or Is this going to be a daily test?
My PH seems to come from the tap around 7.0-7.5.when I adjust It down to around 6 It stays like that for about a day and a half and then seems to jump back up to around 7.0 again,Is this normal? or Is something wrong?
I did use lead weights to hold the bubble stones down could this be bad having lead In the water?
thanks for any opinions!!
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i don't know if the lead would/could end up into your water/rez, but there's no way i'd us that. lead is bad news for your plants/you. how big is your container? smaller rez's can be a hassle to keep a stable ph in. are you adding your nutes, and then adjusting ph? if not, you should.
 
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