Quote Originally Posted by Loafyboy
Thats right, it will help prevent stagnation of the nutrient solution (unwanted bacteria). Although, algae shouldn't be a problem if your reservior is light proof and absolutely no light gets in because algae needs light to grow, just light your plants. Even a very small amount of light leaking into the res can allow algae to form.

Thanks Loafyboy,

You've been a great help. Now I know adding an air pump and air stone is very necessary or without using an air pump and stone as long as I keep my reservoir light proof.

Thanks for patiently answering my questions. :thumbsup:
notoriousb111 Reviewed by notoriousb111 on . HOw does nutrient work in hydroponic? Some help plz! :wtf:HI, I'm a first time grower using an ebb and flow hydroponic system Iā??m using drrockwool for my hydroponic system. Iā??m going to use a drip system for my veg room now and an ebb and flow for my flowering room when my plants get into the flowering stage. I was inspired by the "green man's growing cannabis" on youtube. I'm just wondering how many times the pump should pump into the rockwool (according to Mr. Green's youtube video, Mr. Green says three times a day, 15mins each Rating: 5