Hey Pancake623. I was problems and it turned out my PH Meter was broken (It did not help that I dropped it in the water..LOL..) But once I got a new one and corrected the Ph, things are looking better. You can get one for $10.00 at Home Depot, OSH, etc. It will make like way easier. I am not sure if this is a ph issue, but it will help rule things out.