Hey, grower! Glad to learn you were able to bring the temperature in the closet down to proper growing conditions. What are your plans for the typical smell that will start becoming noticeable soon and get more pungent as the plant progresses? I have the unit in a closet also and had to put a carbon filter with an in-line fan to alleviate the issue. I’m a bit concerned with your idea of possibly adding other nutrients besides the ones specifically made for this machine. New formulas will throw the system off and cause your grow to suffer. Remember, less is more. Anyways, looks like you are willing to learn and ready to start growing. The unit is pretty much automatic and will prompt you for draining/filling, check water and dispense nutes, set the growth stages and regulate lighting as per the stage. But you still have to monitor closely your plant and take action when needed. This is a hands-on type of task even when using a machine. Welcome to our forum and keep posting your experiences and questions so you and others may learn. Happy harvest!
Yes I most certainly will. Below is an image of the additional nutes that I plan on utilizing. All are supplemental so should be fine with Grobo provided nutrients (only one way to find out) and at least testing on this run of the mill genetic won’t hurt as much as if it were the fancy stuff I have coming up next. That said I would GREATLY appreciate any input that anyone may have on these particular supplements.
For the smell I have attached a “dust collector” that would typically be used for a media blasting cabinet to the exhaust of the Grobo, I then attached that to a 4” duct which runs to an in-line fan and a carbon filter (this particular modification had the highest effect on lowering the temperature of the closet) I’m hoping that it has the full effects that are claimed by the manufacturer as my Grobo is near the front entrance of my home 
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Thank you very much for the advice on “timing” my grow, I intend on asking a few days ahead of each stage transition in hopes of receiving expert advice on whether or not she is ready to graduate to the next phase.
As far as monitoring, I don’t think I could be doing so any more closely 
(See picture below). I’m glad to have the Grobo/AG team on my side, I certainly plan on remaining very hands on!
Wanted to show you these as well, before you stick those screens on your unit!
Here’s a link:
Thermaltake 120mm Black Magnetic Fan Filter (AC-002-ON1NAN-A1) Amazon.com: Thermaltake 120mm Black Magnetic Fan Filter (AC-002-ON1NAN-A1): Computers & Accessories
Does that camera take pics? Does it do time lapse?
It’s a Blink WiFi enabled security camera. It allows me to access real time video footage as well as take still images from on my iPhone from anywhere (so long as I have cell service). Helicopter parenting 
. Chose this unit as it comes with a separate WiFi receiver that picks up the WiFi in your home, the camera then connects to the receiver. It allows for great signal strength as the receiver which I placed on top of the Grobo can receive the WiFi signal from outside the unit which then in turn relays to your camera.
The image quality is great but I wouldn’t use it for time lapse photos, go for something with higher resolution.
Is it the mini?
I went with this one, mainly due to the fact that I had great success with them in the past for a different task:
Blink Indoor Home Security Camera System with Motion Detection, HD Video, 2-Year Battery Life and Cloud Storage Included - 1 Camera Kit Amazon.com: Blink Indoor Home Security Camera System with Motion Detection, HD Video, 2-Year Battery Life and Cloud Storage Included - 1 Camera Kit: Amazon Devices
Thanks! I think I’m going to get one for my next grow. Good luck on your current grow.
Great for peace of mind. I mainly use it to ensure lights are on schedule.
They’re already on there, but it’s nice to know these exist 
Got you, yours will def work. Just wanted to show you what I’m blowing money on.
I hear you, flex away 
Day 6 (6 of 10 germination stage):
I topped off the reservoir today, it took very little water to do so, may 1-2 cups or so. Prior to my fill I measured EC @ 0.4, PPM500 @ 200, and pH @ 6.1, I would love to hear expert opinions on these readings on if my water nutrient solution is proper or out of whack. The solution is comprised of Grobo’s dosing of pH balancing & nutrients plus 2 mL per gallon Hydroguard and 2.5 mL per 3 gallons Recharge. (I initially mixed the Recharge and Hydroguard into my “fill bucket” and then filled the reservoir using the Grobo’s water pump).
I also had my first successful support ticket interaction with the Grobo team, I had installed the reservoir cover incorrectly (pushed it down to far, in between the wall that separates the nutrient bottles from the reservoir instead of setting it on top of the wall) which caused the bottom of my coco pod to sit in the water instead of suspend slightly above it. This was quickly recognized by their team and the easy fix was made immediately. (Thanks Danielle 
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Otherwise, the only other thing that I have noticed is that she is “bowing” or bending forward (see picture below), is this natural? Is it a “bad”? Would love input on this as well!
Looks like she just needs a little support - there’s a few posts on here if you need ideas. You could probably even use a paper clip.
That’s what I figured, will get her supported now.
Perfect.
I noticed when pushing her up to straighten out she gave a good amount of resistance, felt strong
That was her telling you she’s got it from here