Bubble System vs. Aeroponics!

[kngblnk]

If i went from an 18 gallon (bubble system) reservoir. to an aeroponic system (like the rainforest 66 by GH) would I conserve water? and nutes?

 

[vostok]

No ...aeroponics the way of growing in a medium of nuted steam, is not really suited to cannabis, the mister clogs up frequently, and often the thermostat blows cooking the roots, not impossible tho, 1 in 75 grows I've seen are done in aero,
also many noobs confuse aeroponics with hydroponics, or DWC deep water culture, either way to roots either dangle in the nute or often the case the nuted waters are pumped over the roots, resulting in excessive but unquantifiable growth ...in all cases there is considerable evaporation in these methods over soil grows, depending on local temps

 

[Commander Strax]

Vostok.....STEAM? I do not think that aeroponics uses heat. Is it not just little sprayers?


I like the one with the fish...aquaponics

 

[SableZen]

If i went from an 18 gallon (bubble system) reservoir. to an aeroponic system (like the rainforest 66 by GH) would I conserve water? and nutes?

I doubt you would see any noticeable difference in either water usage, nutrient usage, or growth rate between DWC and a common low-pressure aeroponic system. A high-pressure aeroponic system or fogponic system might get you more efficient results but cost/maintenance/upkeep increase quite a lot with those systems.

 

[hammer21]

It's all about max oxygen saturation in your nutrients. Do that simple thing and things will grow.... The greatest tool for hydr aero etc is a dissolved oxygen meter this will tell you what you need to do to achieve great growth. It does not matter if you spray soak etc.

 

[horndog]

Hey are you still monitoring this thread, are you still looking for answers??

 

[latewood]

The biggest issue you will encounter in an aero systems is this; Inner res temps. Unless you have good temperature, and humidity values; You may have issues with Aero.