the only nutes been given is
ozmocote to the soil mix.

added half scoop of ozmocote to the water about 4 weeks ago ..they all sunk.. just left those in..

added little of 28-3-10 lawn fert to the water can only a spoonfull about 4 or 5 times. no more.. hasn't in 3-4 days been just straight water.

never done any PH testing..
the water has allways sat open air at least 24 hours.