1st DWC - 9 Pound Hammer

1/5: Day 121 Flower 51 = new flush and nute mix, the leaves look great, roots discolored from the nutes probably. Took out 1 airstone, was running 5 now only 4 (still plenty). Raised the lights from 9-11 inches to around 12-15 1/9: F&CK Echo Base Emergency. I've really pushed the limits this time... back on 12/10, first signs of root rot. Too much defoliation on my first grow, some leaves fell into the root bucket without noticing and started the month-long root rot cycle, I've been putting band-aids on the fire by changing the water but the decaying matter has created Fungus Gnat Algea, just chewing on all the new roots. The leaves have looked great until now, some have curled most likely due to more high temp issues - added height to the lights & adjusted the insulation & heater in the Base. Slowing the growth down insanely. Roots have never been lower than an inch from the bottom of the bucket. 100+ days in the roots are like baby toes lol. I sprayed the roots with KEEN (twice), checked the roots later, and flies buzzing around, inside. Had to take extreme measures, for research! 1/10: It's been a difficult week, to say the least. I've removed the smaller net pot and rinsed the root ball clean with KEEN spray (twice) and water (twice). Soaked in hydro-water & air for 24+ hours. pH insane 7+ overnight from the cold water. Flushed & "shocked" with pH down, lowered to 6.75, down to 6.52 after settling. We're WEEKS away from harvest... PLEASE survive lol UPDATE: Ended a 5-day T-Break last night after - after a week like this... I pushed the limits and put a top 3 "highest I've ever been" moment. LFG