the ebb&gro is neither, but it is very easy once setup basically runs it selfI've been using soil but would like try a deep water culture sysytem or a bubbler system, which one would be easier for a beginner????
anyone find a better medium than hydroton I hate those f'in balls + they hold to much water. ever try to add layers of perlite between the hydroton, like 2"hydroton 1"per 2"hyd 1"per and 2 more hydroton to cover the top
Hydroton doesnt hold water. But if you want to try something diferent, try the Hugo RW cubes. And flood 2 times a day.
then why does it stay wet for hours after being flooded????
View attachment 1284293Heres a better pic of the roots...is this normal???????
Hello all, I give up... Looked everywhere... I want to run the lucas method, what is the best way to measure your contents on your 55 gal rez.? A stick with marks? drill it and add a tube to the outside? Thx.. Frog
I'm trying to come up with an idea of something I can buy at Home Depot that will elevate the inner bucket properly. Are there any suggestions?
Yea a big rock would work but I want to make sure all the inner buckets are the same height. Rocks are too uneven. I'll come up with something. Just thought I'd ask though.How about your drop a big rock in the bottom of the first bucket? If you REALLY wanted to buy something at HD then you could buy a pretty colored patio brick.
Seriously though, that should work..
Thank you ReaserchKitty, I defenitly appreciate the advice. Wuz a little woried there for awhile. I have read your Journal and was
very impressed. Love the colored buckets too, where did you find those anyways? Anyway, at least know I know 4 sure I won't be
committing Sin by doin a little trimmi'n if need be. Thanx
I bought one of these systems and all of the add on kits came with the old style of buckets that do not have the recess in the bottom. They are very poor draining. I have already elevated my buckets 1 inch above the controller bucket, but i still need to elevate the non-recess buckets to keep my ladies from getting root rot from staying too wet. I'm using a mix of coco/hydroton 60/40. I'm using coco in this system as a moisture protection barrier if there were something drastic to happen. Power outage, pump malfunction, etc. I'm trying to come up with an idea of something I can buy at Home Depot that will elevate the inner bucket properly. Are there any suggestions?