My first hydro grow

GermiNATE B

Active Member
This is my first ebb & flow system and I built it all by myself using simple materials anyone can find if they look around. The system is pretty basic, and a work in progress.. I used a long more shallow tote for the flood tray, a standard tote for nutrient tank, net pots, water pump, bubbler, and a water heater.

I built the lighting system as well using a vent pipe (reflector shield), 2 light fixtures, cfl bulbs, and some light chain to hang lighting.

Let me know what you think. **Update** I will be upping my lighting tomorrow, and have since laid reflector shielding on flood tray top.. I will post more updates soon.
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d6520

Well-Known Member
not bad.... but u have all ur lights placed right at the middle... nothing wrong with that ... only problem with that is that the plants will tend to bend towards the light... i would recommend to spread the light out
 

GermiNATE B

Active Member
yes, I intend to expand the lighting more as they grow. For now, the lighting they have will have to do.until they require more.

Thanks for looking and replying.
 

GermiNATE B

Active Member
Nice root growth indeed. How big is your grow space? that seems to be about a dozen plants in there, is that a 125W CFL (the big guy).

regards,
Thanks for the reply.. Space is limited for now, but plan on building another flood tray and doing 6 in each tray.. Yes that is the 125w cfl light, I was very happy to get my hands on that bad boy!
 
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