Suggestions please.

hempie

Im seriously debating on trying my hand at hydro this next grow. so what i need to know is, can you all suggest a good pre-built system or advise me on a way to build my own system.. thanks.

tokecrazy

The DWC is a great way to grow.I like the EBB&FLOOD trays,But the dwc is easy and The Rosman can and will help you with any of your questons you may have> PEACE

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

i have been thinking that same thing hempie..i want to build a 30 plant hydro sytem in a 4x8 with 1000mh an1000hps on 2 light rails...but i need specs an to learn more about hydro...

midgradeindasouth

Wirh a 30 plant system under those lights you would do better I think to go with an ebb and flow.

This way all they plants would be on the same water an nute system.

It cuts down on equipment but, if you have a prob with one plant it could easily affect the rest.

I have seen areally neat set up one time.
This guy had big pvc pipes. not sure of size

He had them set up in a lil building outside.
It was three rows 6-8ft long.
They stepped out and down about 12" like stairs or a terrace on a mountain.

In each row he had hydro buckets. I think like 7 or 8 each row.

Then he plumbed all this together.
It was though the water was contiously circulating through this network of pvc.

He would drain and refill it like a regular hydro setup.

The rows of pipe were on a rack of course like the framework for a set of bleachers.

He had the rows step down so he could have varrying levels of height from the light as for a sog.

It was pretty proficent.

BloodShotI'z

I built a bubbler out of a rubbermaide tub. I would NEVER suggest using the big 25gal tub like I did....SUPER OVERKILL!! Alot of work replacing the res.

Anyway...get a smaller one. A 10gal at the most. Get some net pots/grow rocks from your local hydro shop. Pick up an airstone/pump/airline/rubbermaide tub and a boxcutter at WalMart.

Trace your potholes using a net pot. In my case...heating the blade before making the cuts made the blade flow thru the plastic really easily.

Cut your holes....I wouldnt do more than 4 pots to a tub. Its pretty simple.

I also suggest you buy the airpump with two airlines. That way you can have 2 airstones in 1 tub. Double the Bubble.

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AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

well i had the idea like mid grade said..except it would be three pipes 10 plants each not stepping down,with the lights on rails they will move back an forth covering all the plants with a dual spectrum...but with what blood brought up i like the idea,but i need more information on how to set up the air pump an what to expect,give me more info on all specs please...

BloodShotI'z

The air pump sits outside the res on the floor....Its just a plain ole' aquarium pum for a 30-60gal tank....airlines run from the pump to the airstones sitting at the bottom of your res. Its probably the easiest dwc to make.

All the work is cutting the holes in the lid. And you can see that a sharp blade makes quick work of that.

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AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

what size mesh pots an whats the best medium in your opinion...also how much air stones an do you need xtra hoses for more spread out bubbleation..also what does the pump run on batteries or should i get an xtra power strip...sorry for all the q's but i need to learn an finding out how people made their systems is easier an more effecint then serching the net..

BloodShotI'z

2 airstones should be fine. I used 6 inch mesh pots and B'Cuzz Grow Rocks. Any brand of grow rocks will do. The airpump runs off elec. Plug/go.

Yes...a surge protector (powerstip) would be a good idea.

Total cost was about $60...blade included. I already had powerstrips.

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AzGrOw-N-sMoKe

1 pump per tub...10 gal tub best for 4 plant?also what about feeding an watering..how often on average an how does it work with this perticuler system...the water just sits in the tub an the pump add o2 to the water to keep it from stagnateing...