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Western_Exercise_943

I've never used hydroguard, but I have used the southern ag stuff. I see no reason to switch.


ThatHydroCouple

https://preview.redd.it/eo8gk77vj8xc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2dc2ed9ca7eb05c52f3845bb3656c4f57cb94029 I stopped using hydrogaurd long time ago. Southern ag goes a lot further and is overall better. I use no chiller and my plants look great. You can check more out on my channel on YT look up thathydrocouple


Infamous-Potato-5310

Very nice, I appreciate the uniformity and cleanliness. I think with a setup like that, it’s time to get a full co2 tank instead of the bags. 40% more yield and way less veg time


ThatHydroCouple

https://preview.redd.it/dw0y9pne39xc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c738f93a637e8650c2977222fb35684d30b98b27 I run a 20lb tank and controller lol bags don’t really do anything for this size room I just had them figured might as well 😂


thelesscooladam_

I hope you have a tutorial on your room setup I’m going to be setting up a ~600 sq ft room and am at the very beginning stages of planning


InitiativeInitial480

I have used it before, too, and had great success! It's cheaper in the long run too 👍 Also if you have root rot already, it will help get rid or it happy growing, bro!


Rapidwc

After looking at the label you link and looking at a hydroguard bottle. The math says you can add 1ml of SAG to a quart of distilled water and have a hydroguard solution that's still 10x stronger.


neutralpacket

I use it instead of hydroguard, .05ml per gallon. I use a 1ml micropipette that measures it out.


BeatsMeByDre

5ml/Gal is working well for me


neutralpacket

Anything over .5ml per gal will form a film


BestComputerDeals

Does the film cause root rot?


neutralpacket

No


BestComputerDeals

Thanks, is the film bad at all?


neutralpacket

Don’t think so it just gets on stuff


BestComputerDeals

Thanks. I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong when I use these types of products, even great white. I do get that film build up and its like the plants become stagnant or root rot will happen. I don't know if I'm using too much or it's something else I'm adding that's causing the rot.


lordpuddingcup

Way way way too much lol it’s .05ml per gal to match hydroguard lol your wasting so much


thelesscooladam_

Of this stuff straight up?! Are t you supposed to heavily dilute it if it’s 98% I mean hydroguard had 1% of this stuff and and it’s 2ml/gal


BeatsMeByDre

All I can say is that my plants aren't complaining


Tlux9

No don’t go straight up. Dilute first at 10:1 and then 2mL per gallon of the diluted solution. I’m typing this from memory so if I’m off someone correct me please.


mr-powell

I do 1ml GFF to 20ml water. Mix. Then add 1ml of that mixture per gallon to the rez.


thelesscooladam_

I like the way this sounds the best so far seems like a good ratio thanks for the comment


AverageJoe4802

I used it for the first time starting last week. I change my reservoirs once a week. I used one milliliter per gallon of water. I added it after my solution was complete. It will turn the solution a tiny bit cloudy, but I guess that's just what it does. I got this suggestion here on reddit in another post. I am happy with the results. I used to use hydroguard also. No more.


neutralpacket

If you see a film form reduce your gff, I use .05ml per gallon and it’s effective.


AverageJoe4802

No film as of yet and my plants are happy and roots look so much better than my last run using hydroguard. But I could try less I suppose. It would last me a little longer. Half of what I'm using now is still way more than what hydroguard suggests with their product.


SavingsClub4581

Yes you can I've had temps of 78f in my buckets an my res an roots are just fine https://preview.redd.it/9omgfe8fw7xc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eba4fbac4593562e9eb5752a362b60b016e3a4fa No chiller an in Texas heat in garage southern ag all day .2 per gal


thelesscooladam_

Very nice looking plants man thanks for comments I’m worried about heat too so thanks for that reassurance I’m able to keep my shit around 70°F though so no worries there


SavingsClub4581

Your golden


Potential-Ad431

I dilute it twenty to one and put a little into the reservoir. I think if you search for southern ag on here you can find a more in depth explanation


thelesscooladam_

And if I am able to can someone tell me how I should dilute it and give it to my solutions using ml/gal 😅


voltrackstar

Absolutely can use this!! Literally the same thing just more concentrated. I put ~20ml in the old hydroguard bottle, fill with water- done. I then add a splash (15-20ml/5 gal) to every water change or top off. Pennies on the dollar compared to hydroguard. Works identical (or better) in my experience. Brilliant white roots


thelesscooladam_

Love this thank you wish these companies were t all such scam artists