mold contamination

[fhydro]

Hi there,

growing hydro, do you change air hoses, and air pomp/stones to avoid transmission of mold or bacteria from one crop to another, or only cleaning the buckets is enough ?
I had good results in hydro one year ago, and now, it's going worse and worse every time. Same methods, BTW. I don't understand ...
Thanks for answering.
Fhydro

[Flower Child]

I'm sorry.... mold?....where?
Got pic...
FC

[fhydro]

OK, mold or i don't know what in the rez water and on the roots...
What i notice is : When i started hydro i had wonderfull results, and now i've lost in quality and yield, using the same nutes, genetics, closet, and devices...
That's my problem, if someone can help me to diagnose ...
pics ? what for ?:)
Fhydro

[fhydro]

Please, no one can answer? what are the main guidelines to avoid mold and root rot ?
Thanx
Fhydro

[BlueBear]

To avoid mold and root rott, completly light proof your water area, some even duct tape the air lines, and water temps under 70D, some get up to 72, but I think that those temps are pushing it a little. Air stones should be cleand with peroxide and water, you can put in a bowl with the air stone and run the air pump threw it, I just leav it over night, but the stones are so cheep, you should replace them IMO if you think that they are a problem this time around. Hope this helped some
Adieu

[Flower Child]

fhydro....
Just read "brown roots" in Hydroponics ..
FC