Warm water is the silent killer.

 Warm water is the silent killer.

Warm water holds way less dissolved oxygen, stressing your roots and inviting root rot and pathogens.

Keep your reservoir cool and dark: out of direct sun, away from heat vents, and shielded from grow lights.

Cool + dark equals good root health.



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