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3 weeks in with Aptus shits blowing up around here..

whatthe215

Active member
Veteran
I'd like to see though do you use a trellis, how long do you veg, and what's your average yield per light?

never ran it before, cuts are rooting now. ill probably veg 2-3 days then flip. i dont think trellis will be necessary, itll be all pre98 bubba, but ima put one on one table and compare. i imagine yield will be decent considering 49/light.

Jack, do you move your lights to stay a certain distance from the plants as they go thru stretch or keep them at a fixed point the entire run? Do you feel that they stretch less if the light source is closer to the canopy?

curious about this as well.

edit: just finished readin the whole thread and saw you said you keep em on the higher side 3-4ft from canopy. So my question then is, do you ever lift the lights while you're taking photos?
 

nuggly

New member
Thanks Jack for all the info, great work. I wanted to also give my endorsment for Aptus and some feedback from use in a hydrosetup. I have custom HP-Aero DTW setup using the tefen red nozzles at 80psi. I first used the fascillator and mass boost only on my moms and they went crazy. Stems are much thicker, greener just look so much healthier. Got rid of my calcium spots no more calcium lockout issues. I took 30 clones from four new mother plants and 12 days later the moms were smashed up against the light.
My flower tent is SOG perpetual at 3 plants/sq ft with Co2 sealed with dehumidifier. I used facilsator, GH Floranova custom blend Gro, Micro, koolbloom at 3-1-4 and calmag+ with ca at 80% of N. diamond nectar, sm-90, Massboost and finale boost. Just harvested 12 plants Dutch Passion Brainstorm (northern lights and Haze cross) sat dom after 69days. I got 11oz if you do the math for a full grow it's equal to .92gpw and they only got Aptus for last 5 weeks. The next group of 12 plants is 3 weeks behind and are 6" taller and they all fell over because they are so heavy. The prevoius harvest without Aptus was .68 so I had 36% increase in yield.
I was very surprised because this strain is not a heavy yeilder and I did not think I'd get past .75gpw. Also the 30 clones I took are rooted in 7 days, usually takes 9-12 aptus just makes everything better. I did not buy or use startboost, bloomboost or peak boost. Anything that said not to leave in rez becasue of biofilm build up i did not want to put through a hydrosetup. I do still get a light brown biofilm from the massboost and finale boost. I have fine mesh filter before the pump and have not had any major issues with nozzles clogging. Also my res ph fluctuates alot! it's from the beni's in the massboost/finaleboost. ph will go from 6.1 to 6.5 over night remember this drain to waste no recirculation. I do have to clean the rez once a week but it's certainly worth it!

nuggly
 

GreenintheThumb

fuck the ticket, bought the ride
Veteran
I apologize if this has already been answered (which I'm sure it has) but how long do you let your rooms go?

My people had that deep chunk chem d cut and I think they lost it. *shakes fist at sky*
 

konakings

New member
Yo Jack, I see this question has been asked but not specifically answered.

I read that you keep co2 at 1000-1200 ppm till week 6. After week 6 do you completely cut co2 or just reduce it?

Thanks bud... playing with fire indeed....
 

konakings

New member
At the end of the day the all the base nutes work good with Aptus if I was in pots I would rock Heavy 16 , But since where in beds CANA COCO is easier to flush every one is worrying way to much about base any good base nute will work and each grow is different look at how many guys love Pure Blend Pro, I have not had such good luck with it but im willing to give it another try.


Thanks Jack, that question was directed towards Vagpuncher. :) But, I appreciate your input. Sin city... what a town! Stretch humvee limos, comped VIP room at Pure Platinum, and partying in the kid rock suite at the hard rock...On a flip note years earlier I hitch hiked into Vegas, with $20 to my name, stayed at the old hostel (off the old strip from Circus Circus), lost $10 to slots, and had to pony up with some British girls. "Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share."
 

draph

New member
Jack it's good to see you are still CRUSHING it. Just wanted to drop in and say Hi.

I was missin you today at the other spot. Your thread there is still getting hits all the time. LOL.

keep on pimpin' brother!

-Cap
 
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