need help, im new to this - first grow first week

Thx for all you great people here especially for Rosman

I’m newbee first grow, I’m doing Hydro Bubbleponics type of system the type of systems that splash water with nute via sprinklers on the roots from the inside of the tank using a water pump, providing air through air pump/air stones.

I have some problems with my plants, this is their 1 week, got them as clones. And they look sick, I need to do something, I don’t now what???

I have 6 plants of OG Kush;
Under 250mh lights working 18/6.
Water is splashing on roots for 1 hour every 3 hours.
Temp is in the 72-80 degrees with light, during dark its 62-67.
Humidity is in the range of 34-55 ph 5.3 - 6.0.
I’m using only Botanicare Pure Bland Pro. I gave them as of now 7 tea sp for the 9 gallon tank that I’m using. on the directions it says 1 1/2 tea sp per gallon. I understand it will be safe go cut back a bit.

Please take a look at the pictures and share with me what you think is wrong with my plants or maybe it is something I do wrong or not at all.

ppm?
rez temp?
looks like over nutes?


was reading ppl were running 15min on every, 2 hrs, running 24/7 for clones, 2 min on 3-4 min off, 15 - 2 times a day.You have roots hitting the water i would just use the bubbles

...I was under the impression that 15 minutes, 3 times a day while the lights are on was the best method. Good luck.

15 minutes, 3 times a day during veg stage?? or throughout their entire life cycle??

When did you first add the botanicare? I think 1/2 strength nutes at 1 week old is a bit strong, but I'm not familiar with that brand. (1 1/2 tsp/gal times 9 gal =13.5 tsp, you added 7, slightly over half.) The biggest thing I can point to from your pics is your light may be too close, try 12-18 inches away from the tops of the plants while they're young.

was thinking overwatering looking drooping.but everyone got there own times? i would try you shortest time on you time let say 15 on 15 off?





this is a reply from another thread

I run my aeroponic veg light 24h a day. I have a timer that I plug my pump into that does 1 min on and 4 min off. This is pretty much the standard for aeroponic or 1 min on 5 min off. The roots need oxygen. I imagine if you leave the water on all the time you will overwater the plants and kill them. I have never left it on all the time so I can't say for sure you will kill them. The adjustable timer is about $80.

I'm not sure about your res but you want to make sure no light can get in or you are gonna have algae problems. Also make sure you are checking your pH as it can climb pretty easily and it will have drastic effects on your plants.

Best of luck!