next time you fill out a form just copy it and paste it into your post and put your answers in BOLD please.

are you using calmag+ (or molasses)? distilled water has none of the micronutrients in it that say your tap water does. why not use tap water?

also, a pH test kit is a must! you can get a pH pen on ebay for ~$25. you can get a freshwater aquarium kit that will fill in until you can get a pen for ~$6, with pH up or down (whichever is needed, probably down) for ~$3. the last two can be found at any local pet store.

can you get some pics?

-shake