New to Hydro... How are they looking?

Ok I added a fan that you can't see that is blowing on them lightly... and lowered the light. Is the light too low? Also... take a look at the pic of how I have this hydro-watering system setup... I used to have this water flow on 24/7... now I changed it to 15 mins on, 15 mins off... should I leave it at that? My fan is also on that timer and the light is still on 18/6. Within a couple hours of the light being lowered I noticed that some of the sets of leaves... completly turned... one of them turned sideways... is this because it's trying to find the best fit for the direct light? (Can't notice the turned leaves in these pics) But take a look at the pics anyway and let me know how u think they're doin... thanks a lot.

Here's an up to date pic with everything done... any other suggestions? [And check out my homemade cloner... that's pretty dank all by itself!]

Absolut,

Light looks good... Also, the fan gets an A+... As to the leaves turning, I can't comment on that. I have no idea/experience.

Dude, you've got so much freaking space!!! Your next grow, make something bigger! Inside my grow space, if I fart, I'll blow a wall out. :(

Best,

-turtle420 :cool:

PS: Nice looking plants!

Hahaha... I'll show you what I had planned... it's the 11 plant ebb and flow system w/ a 315 gph pump with custom framing for perfect water balance... all built to 100% perfection... it's a real eye-opener... and thanks a lot for all the advice... I'll get more pics up... they are starting to look much better already! (Check back later tnite for more pics, the center leaf sets have opened already and another is on its way! Interesting how the sets on the left plant are all 7s and the plant on the right has all 5s...?!?!) Thanks again for all the help turtle and all you other shmoketeers!

2 q's 1...what is the wattage of your light?
2...is that your nute solution under your plants in that aquarium? If so, then you need to cover all that up with black tape 2-3 x's or something to keep the light out or else you will grow algae, algae kills roots lights cause algae...get it? in dwc there is to be no light allowed in the res, or... see above

here is how you find out how close to get your light...you acclimate the plants to light.which you have. Then you lower the light 6 inches a day monitoring the leaves reaction...until you have light (this depends on the wattage of your lamp) 6-12 inches from canopy, without burning the leaf tips...if you get to the point that you notice the leaf tips drying and pointing up or the tips brown, don't panic, just move the light back 3-6 inches and monitor leaves reaction...as the canopy rises you raise the light keeping it at the same distance throuhout your grow...

for fans you need a small oscillating fan 24/7 on your plants to strengthen their stalks..
and a stationary fan directed across the top of the canopy and under the light, blowing the heat away...this will allow you to place your light closer than you could believe, but be careful. If you don't pay attention you will burn some tips.
when I see your reply, I will advise you further if you like...

Chronic,

Ideally you should have that light only a couple inches from the tops of your plants..
Put you hand where the tops of the plants are.. and lower the light until your hand feels uncomfortable..

With proper airflow you should beable to bring a 400watt hid within an inch or two ofthe tops of your plants..

This is the most important thing you can do.. From the looks of your plants and the light you have.. you need to FLOWER NOW!!

Thanks for letting us help.. its fun to watch your system evolve. There is a lot you can do but it is very very important to keep that light close.. it will drastically effect your BUDS

please post current pic of your plants

Wow... thanks for all the help and comments... I'm currently working out all the best solution but here's what the look like upon request... thanks again!!!

looks to me like u just need to cut those brown leaves off

Santa that's what I was thinking but I read somewhere not to because they also hold a small amount of nutrients that wouldn't hurt to keep attached. When should I start flowering?