ph is around 6.8...lighting is a 400w hps...have 4-6in. fans blowing 24/7...three sided room with white curtain...room is 3x3ft...curtain is hung so there is 8in of opening at top and bottome to allow cool air in the bottom and hot through the top...temp of roots at top of pot is 68-71def. F...temp of room is between 70-76 with no co2...temp drops between 8-10 degrees at nite...by pools of water do u mean in the pot or on the floor cuz the answer would be no...soil has extra perlite added so it drains well...pots 12in. tall and 17in. wide...plants are between 2 and 3 ft...hope that sums it well:thumbsup: