How to Prevent Algae in Hydroponics (and Get Rid of It Fast)
Algae grows wherever light hits your hydroponic reservoir. Block the light, keep water below 72°F, and treat with H2O2 when it appears. Full protocol inside.
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Something looking off? Diagnose and fix the most common hydroponic problems, from root rot and algae to yellowing leaves and pH swings, with clear causes and step-by-step fixes.
Algae grows wherever light hits your hydroponic reservoir. Block the light, keep water below 72°F, and treat with H2O2 when it appears. Full protocol inside.
Root rot turns white hydroponic roots brown and slimy within days. Spot it early, treat with H2O2 at 2–3 mL per gallon, and stop it from coming back.
Brown leaf tips are usually tipburn: a calcium-transport problem, not a shortage. Fix it with airflow and lower EC, not more calcium. Full diagnosis inside.
Yellow hydroponic leaves usually mean nitrogen, magnesium, or iron deficiency, or pH lockout. Use leaf position and vein pattern to find which one.