Yeah the hps might have been too much at such an early age. Try using some cfls until they are at 2-3 nodes, then switch over to something more powerful, but even then make sure to keep it a good distance away until the you plant can handle the heat. Good luck bro -Diz:rasta:
Jdzzl03 Reviewed by Jdzzl03 on . 1st Hydro attempt. Frazzled seedling!! HELP. Hi I've just checked my new hydro setup, and the poor little bugger has been burnt to a crisp! The clay pebbles used to fill the tray, the tops have turned white! I'm so confused. I'm using the drip ring method, with the water just trickling out of the underside holes on the ring. Should it be coming out at a faster rate? Is that why my plant is dead? No water? My lamp is a HPS 250 job. PLEASE ADVISE. Can't even get past the first hurdle! Rating: 5