I guess I could get a book, but right now I'm in the midst of confusion and in the midst of a grow which seems to be taking forever. It's likely I'll quit after this.

I have 4 plants (unfortunately more than I wanted). DWC/bubbles. 5g pots with 6 or 8" net pots. 1 plant is 7 feet tall, 1 is 2.5-3, 2 are about 4'. (sigh)... I had all 4 on a 400 hps but bought a used 600. Yesterday, I put the sequoia on the 400 and the other 3 on the 600. The 400 is a hortilux, the 600 is a 3 month used Sylvania Lumalux which is straight in shape (not flared in center) and I can't find much info on this bulb to tell me if I should upgrade.

I've had root root issues that I thought I fixed via disinfecting everything, separating the buckets, more air, and peroxide. Some of the roots are dark colored and I've no clue if it's rot or just discoloration. They are hanging in there. In the 4th week of flower.

I have various questions...

1. Anyone familiar with this Sylvania Lumalux Super 600 hps bulb? And - Since I don't need these bulbs for veg - should I 'avoid' the hortilux which seems to have less lumens? Isn't it better to have the most lumens I can get? Do I need the blue spectrum for flower? And I'm worried the 600 might be a crappy bulb.

2. I use GH 3-part. My PPM is 1200. PH around 5.8. I have Overdrive and BigBud on hand. I'm afraid to use it. BigBud says to add 5ml per liter and it'll raise the ppm by 300. I assume 300ppm per liter? I have 3 gallons of water in my buckets. That's 11.36 liters. I'm confused as to how much I should add, if I should add it in the first place, or how much it would raise my ppm. I'm afraid.

3. Does peroxide slow growth or affect nutrient uptake in any way? Affect ph?

thx

4. Would root discoloration be caused by light to the roots? My white buckets 'might' be thin enough that light seeps through. I'm going to wrap them today.
moreover123 Reviewed by moreover123 on . Multiple Questions. I've Just No Clue Anymore I guess I could get a book, but right now I'm in the midst of confusion and in the midst of a grow which seems to be taking forever. It's likely I'll quit after this. I have 4 plants (unfortunately more than I wanted). DWC/bubbles. 5g pots with 6 or 8" net pots. 1 plant is 7 feet tall, 1 is 2.5-3, 2 are about 4'. (sigh)... I had all 4 on a 400 hps but bought a used 600. Yesterday, I put the sequoia on the 400 and the other 3 on the 600. The 400 is a hortilux, the 600 is a 3 month Rating: 5