No but if they aren't causing a problem then I don't care what you call them.

A rising ph is often a (first!) sign of nuteburn.....I'm not saying that's your problem because I don't know but it IS something to think about.
Weedhound Reviewed by Weedhound on . PH KEEPS RISING! PLEASE HELP!!! Hello, I am running a recirculating top feed drip system in six of the 5 gallon buckets with pure hydroton and a 10 gallon reservoir with ice to keep it cool. Feeding goes on all day with 2 minutes every 10 to help it drain. I am using the three part advanced nutrients with silica, that fulsomething acid, nectarsweet, calmag, wet betty, and supervit. I have a CO2 system. Change the water out regularly. I am using RO water. Here's the problem. A week ago my ph began to rise, I figured it was Rating: 5