First DWC system need all the help i can get! updated regularly

BuddyJesus

BuddyJesus

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I've just started my first DWC system. And had a few questions about it. I didn't have time to up load any pictures yet but will tomorrow. First off i have 2 12" air stones and an 18 gallon rubber maid with 6" in net pots. when i turned the pump on the water just barley seemed to break the surface... is this how it should be or should i add another pump? +rep to all that help out.. Also i'll be keeping this updated regularly.

~Buddy J~
 
KaliKitsune

KaliKitsune

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Are there a ton of bubbles? If so, no problem. Also, are your pumps actually able to handle a 12" airstone? Most single-line pumps can't handle more than 4-6".
 
highflysociety

highflysociety

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also how big do u plan on growing those plants, because if its kinda small u can use a smaller bucket for more effective bubbles, less water etc. good luck.
 
BuddyJesus

BuddyJesus

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First of thank you for such a fast reply KaliKitsune! +rep to u!

I don't really know what a ton of bubbles would be since i really have never seen an actual working dwc system. but there are a lot of bubbles though. and also its a dual line air pump. Suppose to be able to handle 20-60 gallons. I was thinking of getting another one and running each stone an a pump.
 
BuddyJesus

BuddyJesus

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and yes highfly i am planing on growing them out pretty big. i have about 5 maybe 6 feet of height that i'm working with.
 
KaliKitsune

KaliKitsune

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If there are a lot of bubbles, and there is a fine mist coming from the top of the water, then you're fine. I was just curious. If it's rated 20-60 gallons then it can handle a 12" airstone per line no problem. I have 10 gallon rated pumps and I have 6" on them.
 
brothafromanothaplanet

brothafromanothaplanet

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i have a dual port air pump connected to two airstones in an 18 gal tub. i'm probably only using about 12 gallons of water in the tub so the bubbler is fine for this. plenty of mist getting to the netpots. good luck on your grow buddy! dwc has to be the easiest way to grow!
 
stickyburke

stickyburke

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ive got 150 gallon pumps goin to 5 gallon res....watch out for root rot. i use hydroguard before as opposed to after it happens...just to be safe..check out my grow
 
BuddyJesus

BuddyJesus

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brothafromanothaplanet said:
i have a dual port air pump connected to two airstones in an 18 gal tub. i'm probably only using about 12 gallons of water in the tub so the bubbler is fine for this. plenty of mist getting to the netpots. good luck on your grow buddy! dwc has to be the easiest way to grow!
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Yea i think it'll be good.. i upgraded to a bigger pump and it seemed to help out a lot.

and sticky i'll be sure to keep an eye on that! thanks again
 
BuddyJesus

BuddyJesus

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NewHiddenGrower said:
Hey you should just stop with the res, and transfer to 5 gallon buckets.

You will get much much bigger yield...
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yea this is the first attempt.. so just tryin to see how the dwc goes. if all goes well then i think thats what i'm going to do. Thanks for the advice =)
 
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