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    Was wondering what people are using to examine their trichomes?

    After spending ~$1000 over 4 years of growing(still a rookie, though), I still haven't bought a magnifier. I was looking for advice.
    AMS Supreme, auto-fems from AMS.
    Using FOX FARMS Happy Frog soil in ~2 Gal pots.
    Only one VIPARSPECTRA Reflector Series V450 LED Grow Light is being used for this grow.
    4' x 4' grow tent
    6" inline exhaust system
    Growing in an outdoor structure w/ no HVAC system

    #2
    I have both of these I do use the loop more than the microscope. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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      #3
      I bought a loupe it has LED and UV light on it the LED is good at getting some light into the bud when looking at tric it was £20 off amazon. I did buy a usb microscope but sent it back it was hard to keep it steady in focus plus had to download an app that took a few times to get started and wasnt really impressed. Sometimes simple options the better one.

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        #4
        I use this one and I'm happy with this one : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
        Light: Viparspectra P2000, Viparspectra P1500, Viparspectra XS2000, KingLed 1500
        Medium: organic, Fafard perlite, Fafard Urban Garden organic mix, Organic compost shrimps.
        Nutrients: Alaskan Fish, Advanced Nutrients Big Bud, Advanced Nutrients Ancient Earth, Advanced Nutrients Sensi Cal Mag Xtra
        Full auto grow
        Grow room : 8X12X10, 2 industrial fans, 1 dehumidifier, 1 Vivosun carbon filter & controller
        12 Wild Thailand Ryder from WOS

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        • Gingerbeard
          Gingerbeard commented
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          Farmbuck That is the magnifier I said I couldn't use. Way too powerful.

        • Farmbuck
          Farmbuck commented
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          Gingerbeard my vision is really terrible in count of my severe diabetes so at 60X i'm able to see the little mushrooms inside head to determine if they are cloudy etc..

        • growsomebuds
          growsomebuds commented
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          I've been looking at this one. With a power of 60-120, is it very necessary to hold it steady to get a clear viewing?

        #5
        Same as driller.
        I have a 10x jewelry loupe with light and UV light.
        Just because people are over 50 doesn’t mean they know everything.
        You can teach a old dog new tricks - But it will still think the old ways are the “best” lol

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          #6
          I have a 60x loupe to look for bugs. I can see tric color with my eyes but have to use my phone camera zoom between 3 & 5x to see individuals & if the heads have mushroomed.

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            #7
            If you want to look at trichomes, get at least 50x magnification.

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            • CaptainWiese91
              CaptainWiese91 commented
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              I think it depends on the person’s eyes 😁. I can see al clearly with a 10x magnifying.

            • kingfish
              kingfish commented
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              CaptainWiese91, you have good eyes. I also use mine for when I get bugs.

            • CaptainWiese91
              CaptainWiese91 commented
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              Yea but I was referring to you wrote if you want to look at trichomes you need at least 50x.
              Why I was writing it depends on the person’s eyes

            #8
            Here's the one I use. Super powerful and connects easily to my phone. I get decent pics from it
            5x5 Gorilla tent
            Spectrum King SK402 - 2× Optic XL1
            Infinity T8 exhaust fan
            Technaflora nutes
            Nectar of the Gods soil

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            • growsomebuds
              growsomebuds commented
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              Looks pretty nice. Is the plug for the phone micro-usb?

            • PLreef
              PLreef commented
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              It has a micro USB end on it.

            #9
            I got one of these: https://belomostore.com/belomo-15x-loupe.html I bought a wi-fi microscope which works OK and takes nice pictures, but of course you can't hold it steady. You can put it on a stack of books or something, but the plants are hard to move now with colas hanging out everywhere. With the loupe I can easily check out any bud I want to... Here's a good thread: https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...chomes-clearly
            3x3' space in back of closet
            VIPARSPECTRA LED V600 Grow Light. Actual = 260W. Veg+Bloom 24/0-->20/4
            Model V600 iPower 4" inline exhaust fan with carbon filter vented outside
            Soil is 8-4-4 natural organic 45-day slow release with peat moss, composted pine bark (bad), perlite, vermiculite (bad) and Mycorrhizae
            Vivosun 5 gallon grow bags

            Dyna-Gro Grow & Bloom
            1st Grow: 3x White Widow Auto (Fem)
            https://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum...w-auto-journal

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            • growsomebuds
              growsomebuds commented
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              I will check that article out. Thanks.

            • kayakiit
              kayakiit commented
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              Great tips here, thanks for sharing!

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