My AeroGarden smells moldy.
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HomeGrownHairy
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It should smell fresh. Maybe root rot. Your roots should be white and not browning. Root rot is pretty common in a 1 gal tank. I'd flush it, clean it and refill it with fresh a fresh nute solution.
Hand Banana
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Might want to add a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution to the reservoir, that'll kill a lot of the fungus or bacteria causing the smell. Also, make sure the water isn't getting too warm.
lopezri
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BCtrippin
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If your plants are still in there be careful with peroxide. You Can Not use peroxide with ANY organic nutrients.
HomeGrownHairy
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If your plants are still in there be careful with peroxide. You Can Not use peroxide with ANY organic nutrients.
Very true. I tried it and almost killed my grow. It's best to drain your tank and put in new nutes. Also, you can add CLEAREX, which I did, to flush everything out. Add 1 oz/gal and let it cycle thru your system for 30 min, drain it and start over with your nute mixture.
NuteGreenwitch
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Something else to consider is that there is a sponge/filter inside the pump chamber - easily accessible. Remove it and run it under hot water and squeeze - repeat process 2-3 times and then put it back in. It can retain odors too.
