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Post by Lone Alaskan Gypsy on Feb 8, 2016 17:39:29 GMT -9
So I've always been skeptical of hydroponics (if we haven't all figured that out by now), but after a few discussions on here about it, I'm definitely opening up to it. I've done quite a bit of research, but I feel like asking open-ended questions is one of the best ways to learn. So- what mistakes did you make when you first started growing hydro? And what are just some common beginner mistakes in general that I should try to avoid?
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Post by skunkybudz4me on Feb 9, 2016 22:41:08 GMT -9
Id say "KIS" Keep It Simple, look at where you will be growing and how you will be moving all that water, that always seemed ro be the most time consuming and mess making thing for me, weekly water change out.
I started with using a large tray, but have come to like using buckets, easier to move around when needed, you dont have to worry about the "whole" tray full of plants if something goes bad, you just pull that bucket or buckets etc. Plus with the buckets, I came up with a way to pull my branches out away from the plant so more light penetration.
Dont use city tap water if you can help it.
Dont buy new air filters, recharge the one you have, and save $100.00 easy.
Dont bother with airpumps with the three or four outlets, they tend to burn out easy, and IMHO, dont put out enough air. Get the industrial model, and block off the unused outlets.
Dont buy stiff tubing, get the kind that bends easy.
Invest in a good quality PPM & PH reader, expect to spend about $200/250
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Post by batshit on Feb 11, 2016 21:11:20 GMT -9
Keeping water temps in check was always a concern. I really like 3.5 gallon DWC buckets. But I'm in coco now (passive hydro). What style are you leaning toward?
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