DWC or COCO COIR

I am starting out with a PLC Photoboost 4x4 5 plant tent grow in my basement. It stays pretty cool in the basement in the midwest so thinking the DWC wouldnt need a chiller but could be wrong. I am looking for some input on DWC or COCO and recommendations on some nutes ( Jacks 321?) We do tend to get some nats in spring in the house so kinda concerned about the COCO plus it will be in the basement which can attract more pests.
 

Wastei

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I am starting out with a PLC Photoboost 4x4 5 plant tent grow in my basement. It stays pretty cool in the basement in the midwest so thinking the DWC wouldnt need a chiller but could be wrong. I am looking for some input on DWC or COCO and recommendations on some nutes ( Jacks 321?) We do tend to get some nats in spring in the house so kinda concerned about the COCO plus it will be in the basement which can attract more pests.
I recommend running DWC if you're growing in a basement. If you don't get problems with temperatures you won't need a chiller. Another options is to go the sterile route.

I've been growing in DWC since 2011 and now currently growing in HP Aeroponics. I have a sterile system using Pool Shock (calcium hypochlorite) and add 0.1-0.2g every third day in a 14 gallon reservoir. I recommend using a potassium silicate product to buffer your nutrient solution and to get rock stable pH.

When it comes to nutrient you can't really beat Megacrops price/performance ratio. Another options is Dyna Gro. They have a one part solution. One for Veg and Bloom. They also have a good potassium Silicate product called Pro-tekt. Hit me up if you want a good recipe!
 

DaFreak

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I would recommend keeping it super simple with Promix (peat moss) and drain to waste. Coco will require a lot more feeding and unless you automate it I think you will regret it.
 

rkymtnman

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this might be the time to try them both coco and dwc at the same time.

a few single dwc buckets, a few coco buckets.

if you like the dwc better, build or buy a rdwc setup for your tent.

i personally hated coco. i refuse to use a medium that causes (possibly) many issues. i like inert mediums.
 
this might be the time to try them both coco and dwc at the same time.

a few single dwc buckets, a few coco buckets.

if you like the dwc better, build or buy a rdwc setup for your tent.

i personally hated coco. i refuse to use a medium that causes (possibly) many issues. i like inert mediums.
Thanks for the info, I think im going with DWC---- Biggest advantage of RDWC ?
 

DaFreak

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Biggest advantage is better control over your Rez and being able to save time by doing it all at once, it's more stable with the larger volume as well. Plus have you ever tried to dump and fill a single DWC setup once your plant is bigger? PITA
 
Biggest advantage is better control over your Rez and being able to save time by doing it all at once, it's more stable with the larger volume as well. Plus have you ever tried to dump and fill a single DWC setup once your plant is bigger? PITA
Didn't even think of that once they get big, I plan not to do just 1 strain at a time though so wouldn't each possibly need different nutes ?
 

DaFreak

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Didn't even think of that once they get big, I plan not to do just 1 strain at a time though so wouldn't each possibly need different nutes ?
Not really. You may have one plant that is a heavier eater and one that is a lighter eater but if you keep it in the middle they will both be happy. The trade off to give each plant exactly what they need is not worth it, and that is assuming that you learn how to read what they need.
 

rkymtnman

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Not really. You may have one plant that is a heavier eater and one that is a lighter eater but if you keep it in the middle they will both be happy. The trade off to give each plant exactly what they need is not worth it, and that is assuming that you learn how to read what they need.
yep. takes a bit but you'll eventually find something that keeps them all happy
 

Wastei

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DG bloom is horrible NPK ratio for cannabis
DG foliage pro is the start to finish nute to go with.
You really don't know what you're talking about. You mix the formulas to get optimal desired NPK values.

It all depends on growing method. Foliage Pro has to much nitrogen for a true hydro grow. A advanced grower want to be able to regulate NPK values throughout the grow cycle.

I've seen you blaming nutrient formulas for your failures. You clearly doesn't understand water chemistry and have very little horticultural knowledge.
 
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Wastei

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you are a pseudo know it all moron. on your best day.

they have a one part solution. that's what you said. like i said, you are a know it all shithead that doesnt' know his ass from a hole in the wall.
I actually don't! If I would have that viewpoint I wouldn't be able to learn and take in information objectively. Maybe you should have your ego checked? Good luck pal!
 

rkymtnman

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I actually don't! If I would have that viewpoint I wouldn't be able to learn and take in information objectively. Maybe you should have your ego checked? Good luck pal!
so no snarky retort to where i actually proved you are full of shite?
they have a one part solution. 1 for veg, 1 for bloom. hahaahaha. such a noob you are.
adios, pendejo.
 

Wastei

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You really don't know what you're talking about. You mix the formulas to get desired optimal NPK values.
so no snarky retort to where i actually proved you are full of shite?
they have a one part solution. 1 for veg, 1 for bloom. hahaahaha. such a noob you are.
adios, pendejo.
I mix my own nutrient formulas. You blame other manufacturers nutrient formulas without even having a second guess at understanding what you're actually doing wrong. I'm out.
 
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rkymtnman

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good riddance. take your bad info with you. like you said DG makes a 1 part bloom nute that is horrible for cannabis. 3-12-6 is way too much P.

and who cares that you mix your own nutes? stop spreading bad info and you won't get called out on it.
 

DailyBlastin

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To keep it short and sweet- DWC has great results with only mild maintenance needed. COCO has great results too with even less maintenance, my advice is go coco with a drip-to-drain setup. I've used dynagro nutes for years and love them, not sure why someone said the bloom ratio is bad for cannabis because its been working great for me for the past 5+ years, ive used GH, AN, and BC nutes in the past, best results ive ever had were with AN but theyre pretty pricey, dynagro has been a close second best and always consistent results. i pull anywhere from 3-6oz per plant (depending on strain and the level of training the plant has had) and my plants never grow more than 1ft wide and 2ft tall so for the small size im doing im happy with my results.
 
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