First DWC GROW

[Dwc deep]

Hi everyone it’s my first attempt at hydro . Currently at week 3 and half into veg and everything is looking great but I’m having continuous issues with rising ph on 4-5 hour basis .
I’m using an aerios grow system, using growrite nutrients, great aeration and water temp at 21 c
I’m being tempted to use ph down regularly and have topped up with ph adjusted tap water to Balance things but am still experiencing issues.
The ph always settles at approx 6.9 - 7.1
any help would be appreciated

 

[Dwc deep]

Hi everyone it’s my first attempt at hydro . Currently at week 3 and half into veg and everything is looking great but I’m having continuous issues with rising ph on 4-5 hour basis .
I’m using an aerios grow system, using growrite nutrients, great aeration and water temp at 21 c
I’m being tempted to use ph down regularly and have topped up with ph adjusted tap water to Balance things but am still experiencing issues.
The ph always settles at approx 6.9 - 7.1
any help would be appreciated

Just adding ph starts at 4.9 and slowly creeps up to 6.9-7.1

 

[bushbob]

What are your EC readings during these times?

 

[Dwc deep]

My ec tester has not arrived yet, I will attend to test asap

 

[bushbob]

I've found EC being out of wack to be the main cause of PH imbalance. Probably the cause

 

[Hudo]

Ph shift is a constant battle especially when plants start to take off. As they use nutrient quicker the more it shifts. There is a few nutrients like canna aqua that self buffer once you set. Advanced nutrients PH perfect is awsome but it will set you back over a 100 for the trio but that shit adjusts itself. There is also a thing called Torus ph perfect but you will need to make it a RDWC otherwise you will need one for each plant. I'd go with Canna Aqua for best bang for buck there may be others but these are the ones I know of

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