Quick-Submersible Water Pump. Needed after roots are floating in res?

Hi All,

Info: 3 plants in Veg. Unknown Gender/Strain. Growing in rockwool, hydroton rocks, and net pots.

I got a general question about whether it is necessary to keep a water pump in a 6-gal res after the roots of 3 plants are already grown and floating in the solution-water? I have removed mine for about 2 weeks now and the plants seem to be healthy and are displaying no signs of under-watering. I want to know if I should put it back? If so, how will it help the plants?

Appreciate everyone's advice and time.

Much Thanks,

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Yes or no? Bump. It is difficult to maintain and clean in my current set up that is why I am trying to go without it.

For anyone who was curious. From my research around various forums, many suggest it is not needed once the roots develop into the res. It does help with the circulation of nutes but so does a air stone. I currently have 2 air-stones/air pumps and no water pump.

DWC?

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Yes. Hydro grow. 6-gal tub/res with 2 air stones and pumps. Got 3 plants growing in them. Got any advice on Nute/Addatives? This is what I have been using for Veg (Grow/Micro) Stealth Grow, Bloom and Micro . I want to switch to liquid nutes and was thinking of trying Advanced Nutrients or FoxFarm Base nutes. Really confused about the additives though. I want to all I can to promote growth, increase yield, and reduce stressing the plants.

For a noob DWC, I recommend Advanced Nutrients, Ph Perfect, 3 Part, with the Hobbyist Grow bundle.

It's easy to use and almost idiot proof at 80% strength.

I used AN for about a year, and now I've just switched to DNF.

Good luck