Advice for this upcoming first timer!!

I'm making a x2 5 gallon bucket aeroponic system with both an inner sprinkler heads and tubing system for nutrient dispersal. Gonna use a mid-sized red/blue dual spectrum LED as well as cfl bulbs.Now...I need advice on a few things as this is my first aeroponic grow.
First, Should i use a 250 or 500 gallon/per/hour submersible pump? Second, What is the best nutes for the price? i need enough for both buckets and want extra left over if possible. Also I'm looking to do 3 plants per bucket at any given time. I figure this way I can grow, and as one is harvested, another clone is put in its place.
The only other thing i need is a good medium... I've read about the expanding clay balls and rock wool;Whats your take?or is the something else that's better?
:weed::weed:All help would be appreciated.:weed::weed:
 

Ogcurse

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really? noone will help me on this huh? That's very unhelpful for a help forum. <.<
I would love to give you some feedback on Aeroponics, but i dont have alot of knowledge in that field. If it was DWC hydroponics i would be more than happy to write you a book haha. But all i know is aeroponics are very tricky. You have to make sure your spray nozzles spray a fine enough mist for all the nutes to be absorbed correctly and cover the roots. The nozzle heads will need to be cleaned often.

As for nutes i use Technaflora nutes, i stand by them 100 percent as my plants just seem soooooo happy and healthy while using them, check out my current microgrow.

Your using Aeroponics so you dont use a medium, jsut have the rubbercaps over the net pots to suspend your plant in the air, and the air acts as your growing medium.
 

Ogcurse

Member
Also if your wanting to do 3 plants per buckets, and maintain a continual cycle, you will have to use Auto flowering seeds, so you can grow with the lights on a constant 12/12.
 
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