You mentioned your pH was 5.2, what does it climb to each day? You have at least a nitrogen deficiency and that is probably pH-related. Nitrogen is absorbed in a hydroponic system from about 5.5-9.0, so if you are always around 5.2, you will not be absorbing what is necessary.

Is your nutrient solution being aerated enough?

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