Thanks guys.. I really appreciate the input. I soaked it in ph'd water and kept repeating until the ph was stable. I know this is a total newbie question but, every time I drained the water out it was discolored from the hydroton. I assume this will never end (right?), so my question is... Does this effect the longevity of my reservoir?

Currently, I change my res every week (completely empty it and refill with fresh water and nutes). Can I just continue in this fashion, or should I be changing more often because of some effect the hydroton runoff might cause?

Thanks!


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HydroLife Reviewed by HydroLife on . Hydroton Question Hi Everyone! This is my first time using hydroton. I got some used stuff from a friend, and I have cleaned it, soaked it, and baked it, and now I am wondering if I should soak it again before using it, or if I should just put the freshly baked hydroton into my pots as is. I let it cool for a while, so it is now at room temp, but it is completely dry. My instincts tell me that I should probably soak it again in pH neutral water, but I'm not sure. Can anybody give me some guidance on Rating: 5