Hey everyone,
I’m running a DWC setup and wanted to get a second opinion on my roots and general water condition.
The Situation:
My plants seem to be growing fine. The roots are mostly white with some slight beige coloring toward the bottom, but they are firm, not slimy at all. The water has a neutral, "earthy" root smell—nothing foul or rotten.
The Issue:
I recently stirred up the reservoir and noticed a bunch of small, white floating particles (looks like "fuzz" or tiny flakes). They usually settle at the bottom but get suspended when the water is disturbed.
My Specs:
Nutrients: Masterblend (Standard 4-18-38 + CalNit + Epsom).
Water Temp: Constant at 21°C (70°F).
System: 2 x 25-Liter (6.5 gal) buckets.
My Questions:
Roots: Does the slight beige tint and earthy smell sound normal for this temp, or am I seeing the early stages of root rot?
Particles: Are those white flakes typical for Masterblend (nutrient fallout/precipitation), or could it be a bacterial biofilm?
Aeration: I’m currently looking at my air supply. How much airflow (L/min or GPH) should I ideally be pumping into each 25L bucket to keep the dissolved oxygen high enough at 21°C?
Maintenance: Should I do a full system scrub and reservoir change, or just let it ride if the plants look happy?
by Southern-Umpire-1808
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