I typed up a huge response to this and the system had already logged me out because typing took so long. I hate that and I also hate the periodic maintenance this board goes through for days at a time. What the hell is going on?

You can use distilled water instead of r/o if you want.
Mature plant ppm is usually around 1100 or so.
botanicare bloom is short on phosphorus. They sell you the "remedy" with Hydroplex, probably to get more money out of you.
Dynagrow makes good one-part ferts with all micro nutrients in single containers, one for veg, one for bloom.
What do you think of botanicare so far?
You want a ppm/ph meter if you can get it.
micro nutes are boron, sulphur, etc. needed in small amounts.
polishpollack Reviewed by polishpollack on . Buds not getting big as I think they should What is your experience level? (first timer, novice, experienced...) Novice to Intermediate Your Equipment: .1) Type and wattage of lights. (MH, HPS, CFL's, tube fluorescents, LED's)1000w HPS .2) Distance from tops? Approx 18-24 inches .3) Reflector type? (cool tube set-up, bat wing, enclosed reflector, bare bulb...)enclosed reflector .4) Is there a consistent fresh air supply?yes .5) Do you have an exhaust fan and a circulation fan?440 cfm yes .6) What are the bulb wattages, kelvin Rating: 5