roots excelurator??

[TheHappyCamper]

anyone got any tips to using this stuff?? i just got some ($ wow!) to treat the beginnings of 'root snot' (brown algae) in dwc. my res temps stay below 75*f. i got 16 days till final flush. im using FF tiger bloom,cal-mag+,EJ micro blast, cha-ching,sm-90. i stopped using the FF big bud cuz i felt it is feeding the algae( its organic). i have flushed the res and refilled with ro water, cal-mag, flora shield. my res' r totally light proof and temps never get over 82*f. i have ruled out 'root rot', i've dealt with that before, this is a different beast. it starts out like clearish snot, then progresses into some brown blob that eats roots. my Q's r; can i run RE(roots excelurator) in my standard nutrient solutions as a preventative in the future? in my next step, should i run RE with plain RO water? how long? any tips, q's, help is welcomed, iwill add some pics after lights come on if need be. i got the problem figured out, just mainly looking for info on this RE stuff. thanks in advance, u all r d best!!:jointsmile:

TheHappyCamper Reviewed by TheHappyCamper on 07-15-2008. roots excelurator?? anyone got any tips to using this stuff?? i just got some ($ wow!) to treat the beginnings of 'root snot' (brown algae) in dwc. my res temps stay below 75*f. i got 16 days till final flush. im using FF tiger bloom,cal-mag+,EJ micro blast, cha-ching,sm-90. i stopped using the FF big bud cuz i felt it is feeding the algae( its organic). i have flushed the res and refilled with ro water, cal-mag, flora shield. my res' r totally light proof and temps never get over 82*f. i have ruled out 'root Rating: 5

[TheHappyCamper]

bump.anybody???? no one knows about this stuff??

[stinkyattic]

Here's a link about res snot!
International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums - Strange Slime buildup on roots
Ew. If it 'eats roots' you've got a problem big time. Either way, it does block them from exchanging gases, moisture, and nutes. You'll want to do a real good res cleaning after you harvest.
You ever consider a 'zyme?

[TheHappyCamper]

thanx for the response, it doesn't 'eat roots',just an exageration. i applied RE last night, already looking better in the res. i've done 10+ runs in this res, i think i'll replace it for the next grow. everything will get a bleach solution scrubbing. thanx 4 link stinkster.any other ideas any one? if i use a 'zyme, won't the sm90 kill it? i love sm90 it prevents 'bot' and helps prevent insect infestations. if ican just add a lil RE to the nut solution, thats what i think i want. sorry so rambling, trying to write fast b4 work. thanx again, talk to y'all soon.:bigsmoke:

[EyelykPot1]

I have had the identical issue that killed many seedlings I had germed. It looked exactly like snot and I tried cleaning the res carefully and it comes back. I had a heat and poor aeration issues with my hydro setups, so I solved my heat and air issues and am waiting for GH Subculture packets to arrive and I ordered a bottle of Physan 20. How gross?! And the smell was NASTY! Thanks to all on the board for helping me get to the bottom of this issue. What a costly way to learn, but I guess that is a great lesson!!

[stinkyattic]

I think Physan and SubCulture are fully incompatible. I'm not sure though- worth checking into. Otherwise you're wasting your $$$.

[EyelykPot1]

Thanks, great insight Stinky! You know so much this subject you could start your own University! I will check to see if they are incompatible.

[tinytoon]

Hehe Professor Stinky!!! :smokin:

[EyelykPot1]

Hey there, I ordered Physan 20 to disinfect my equipment that was in algae affected res, and I have been trying to find if it would be incompatible with the Subculture that I have ordered. I can't find an answer so far! Also, do you think that I should order Hygrozyme too? My algae was caused when I closed my closet doors with 5 65 watt CFLS on in each closet at night on
my two DWC hydro set ups. Also, I had poor aeration in a huge res in one (one 8" bubble stone in an 18 gal res!!), and the same in a smaller res (8 gallons). I know, what an idiot! Perfect conditions for that stuff which attached to my roots and killed my seedlings. Right now, I have 5 G13 Ice seedlings, 9 G13 Power Skunk seedlings, 1 female Nirvana Snow White seedling, and 4 surviving Lowlife AK 47 x Hindu Kush seedlings that were transplanted from the algae infected hydro set up into a smaller set up that I will be using for now. Note that these two current setups have optimal conditions ( ph 5.8, two airstones per 4 gallon res, and are being grown in a 31.5" x31.5" x 63" homebox. I leave my closet door open and they homebox front is unzipped for circulation. Air temps are around 65-70 in there. I want to transfer some of the seedlings to the larger 8 gallon res in a couple of weeks after I have sterilized the algae infected equipment! Sorry this is like a long book, but I know that the more info I give, the better the reply! Thanks Professor of Plant Growth!

[stinkyattic]

Noooooo!!!! Oh please no! The bulk of my career has been spent in academia in one place or another... and I have no desire to return! hahaha
Well, unless someone gave me a free ride including mortgage payments to go back for horticulture- THAT would be bad ass.

So dude. I Googled 'physan subculture' and what did I find, but a link to a great post by our very own resident garden chemical guru....

http://boards.cannabis.com/plant-pro...ml#post1779978

He claims it will KILL your septic tank flora if flushed- that means it will do the same for beneficials in other systems.
Also not labelled for food and drug use.
Sounds like a last-ditch defense.