Hydroponic newbie help
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exzile
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dude nvm, i was in a hurry yesterday becuz i was going to shopping for the parts list. but i read it last night and i dont have anymore questions. sorry. didnt mean to ask that many questoins, just like to have conversations on helpful topics, nvr no someone might have information thats not in the growfaqs, that could help
email468
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i was going to rep you again for being a nice guy - but i have to spread it around a little firstIts all good. I'll be looking out for your setup/grow. Glad you started reading the links.
Hope you get everything in order and get the good green at the end of the grow.
exzile
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yea im watching ur grow, and im gonna be asking u questions about my grow, btw today i didnt buy hydrocorn for my net pots i bought Sunleaves silica stone. look it up and tell me if i should use it or go with the hydrocorn stuff.and i bought 5 and 3/4in net pots, wondering if i should go back and buy bigger ones, or if that will do. thanks guys
LoudBlunts
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what is your budget looking like? how much are you willing to invest?
exzile
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can someone answer my questions pleasse. visiting hydrostore 2moro and i need to know! 
thanks
ALSO....... i only got tap water right now that is about 6.2ph and idk what kind of water i should use. i hear people talk about the osmosis water but i dont where i can get that. can i get those big ass jugs of water and use that, they have them up at homedepot for 15bucks. any help. if its possible can i just use tap water?
thanksALSO....... i only got tap water right now that is about 6.2ph and idk what kind of water i should use. i hear people talk about the osmosis water but i dont where i can get that. can i get those big ass jugs of water and use that, they have them up at homedepot for 15bucks. any help. if its possible can i just use tap water?
BSIv2.0
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That only works once.can someone answer my questions pleasse. visiting hydrostore 2moro and i need to know!
BSIv2.0
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You'll need meters if you want to know whats going on in your solution. Maybe later you wont. But most beginners do.
Meters arent cheap. Especially at a hydroshop. But thats one of the best places to get them from IMO. Make sure you buy meter calibration solutions for each meter also.....and additional $20-$30.
Tubs for DWC should be as dark as possible. If not a dark one. Cover it with something to keep light out. Panda Plastic works well (ask your hydro guy).
Res size for 1 plant should be 3-5 gallons. Do the math for how many plants you intend to gro. Dont go crazy with res size. It doesnt move itself. Water is heavy weight after about 10gal. Moving it to dump may be hard. Up to you. The bigger the tub....The more air required to oxygenate the water. 2 pumps and more airstones may be required.
I personally prefer buckets. For many reasons.
Im not an Aero guy....Cant help you there.
Meters arent cheap. Especially at a hydroshop. But thats one of the best places to get them from IMO. Make sure you buy meter calibration solutions for each meter also.....and additional $20-$30.
Tubs for DWC should be as dark as possible. If not a dark one. Cover it with something to keep light out. Panda Plastic works well (ask your hydro guy).
Res size for 1 plant should be 3-5 gallons. Do the math for how many plants you intend to gro. Dont go crazy with res size. It doesnt move itself. Water is heavy weight after about 10gal. Moving it to dump may be hard. Up to you. The bigger the tub....The more air required to oxygenate the water. 2 pumps and more airstones may be required.
I personally prefer buckets. For many reasons.
Im not an Aero guy....Cant help you there.
BSIv2.0
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exzile
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dude ur the only guy that actually takes time to answer my questions, u dont need to me to give rep, u already know i appreciate it alot, and im watching ur grow 2 . Man here ive been thinking guys have been using 40gal totes, and here im flipping out at walmart cuz the biggest one they got is 18gals. But now u mention the bucket thing, i think ill use buckets, theyll save space and make the cleaning process easier
also do u know anything about the water question my man. and my hydro grow is dedicated to you my man
. Man here ive been thinking guys have been using 40gal totes, and here im flipping out at walmart cuz the biggest one they got is 18gals. But now u mention the bucket thing, i think ill use buckets, theyll save space and make the cleaning process easieralso do u know anything about the water question my man. and my hydro grow is dedicated to you my man
exzile
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damn u posted so fast i went to go edit my reply and u already commented back.
ima just pick up some buckets 2moro and pick up a tote for my aeroponics(since i already built the damn thing outta pvc) what size buckets are u using, u mind showing me a pic or someshit. also the water question were i ask about what water to use, i dont kno where to get ozmosis water, wondering if i could use tap water or jug water
bsi if u could look back a couple post and see where i asked the question about using those rocks instead of hydrocorn and give me ur opinion on it please. your opinion matters!
ima just pick up some buckets 2moro and pick up a tote for my aeroponics(since i already built the damn thing outta pvc) what size buckets are u using, u mind showing me a pic or someshit. also the water question were i ask about what water to use, i dont kno where to get ozmosis water, wondering if i could use tap water or jug water
bsi if u could look back a couple post and see where i asked the question about using those rocks instead of hydrocorn and give me ur opinion on it please. your opinion matters!
