Aussie Growers Thread
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Samsungbeatz
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Sweet thanks again guys. I guess being in vic I could try 3-5 plants without much risk? theres so many nice strains haha.
I was talking to a mate last night and he has this big ass old MH light it has 2 x 250W MH (the small bulbs buts not the big curved bulb the little stick one) it also has 4x t5HO and 2 LEDS, would this be good enough? My understanding is in flower stage I would just be required to change the bulbs to a bulb with a better spectrum for flowering?
Does anyone use LEDS? I think they would be the best but I cant find jack info on recent LEDS. I know they have come along way in the past 3 years. I know how to build DIY 3W LED units so I could save an awful lot of money if I decide to go ahead by using LEDs.
I was talking to a mate last night and he has this big ass old MH light it has 2 x 250W MH (the small bulbs buts not the big curved bulb the little stick one) it also has 4x t5HO and 2 LEDS, would this be good enough? My understanding is in flower stage I would just be required to change the bulbs to a bulb with a better spectrum for flowering?
Does anyone use LEDS? I think they would be the best but I cant find jack info on recent LEDS. I know they have come along way in the past 3 years. I know how to build DIY 3W LED units so I could save an awful lot of money if I decide to go ahead by using LEDs.
echelon1k1
New Member
2-3 plants under a 400-600w WILL require at least a 1.2x1.2x2.0 in space .80x.80 will only JUST be enough for one...
Better to go bigger and if your looking at some tents, Secred Jardin make some great ones....
echelon1k1
New Member
I'm looking at the same but would use CREE LED's modules for this. I use stage LED's for some fill and side lighting plus for the seedlings for the first couple of weeks. LED's have come along way I'm looking at some here http://www.ledsales.com.au/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=148_188_220
2x 250w MH would be plenty just remember heat extraction, even 4x T5HO would get you through the first month or so from seed... Then you could veg for another month under the 250w's then switch to a 400w HPS for flower.
HPS bulbs are the pencil like ones, you can get dual spectrum (both red & blue nm/spectrum) bulbs that are great for plants you could also use it for both vegg & flower if you really had too...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium-vapor_lamp (HPS)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_vapor_lamp (MH)
echelon1k1
New Member
If you could source the table that would be great
Samsungbeatz
Member
Yeah I would def use cree they have a new range coming out.
the MH has bulbs like this .
http://web.tradekorea.com/upload_file2/product/375/P00225375/cbe9caa5_146ddbc4_c763_4fe3_a2ce_950369f1a5e5.jpg
Is there any major advantages of tents vs something I build? how safe is it buying tents etc? Id want it to be pretty stealth.
the MH has bulbs like this .
http://web.tradekorea.com/upload_file2/product/375/P00225375/cbe9caa5_146ddbc4_c763_4fe3_a2ce_950369f1a5e5.jpg
Is there any major advantages of tents vs something I build? how safe is it buying tents etc? Id want it to be pretty stealth.
2easy
Well-Known Member
i have no idea my partner was studying law and had a sight with all sorts of great info on it but i have no idea what it was and have since asked her and she cant find it either. they make the info on laws so hard to find
sippinslurpies
Active Member
It really is hard to say, going off grow style, strain etc... I do 2 plants in 150x150 and find it too small.
2easy
Well-Known Member
exactly!... meanwile someone else could grow 5 plants quite comfortably in a .8 x.8 space it just comes down to veg time and training method. hell some sog growers would grow 64 single cola clones in that space
Samsungbeatz
Member
I see, I know I would defs be going hydroponic or aquaponics, yet to look up aquaponics and green so not sure if they 2 work with one another!! I cant see fish giving the best nutrient supply for bud vs the premade mixes.
what would be the best plan of attack? find the method I want to use, look for a area, chose strains?
For terms of stealth what would be the main areas? I have been reading on flir radars for the past hour. my biggest worry with it all is the police here may use a different method to where 99% of the movies / documentary are made.
Thanks for all the help guys, sorry for the 50 Q I am doing lots of reading, an awful lot. just having a hard time putting everything together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_j06QmBW6U&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sudf5xDIhmM&feature=player_embedded
If anyone wants to watch the movies on FLIR this is them.
what would be the best plan of attack? find the method I want to use, look for a area, chose strains?
For terms of stealth what would be the main areas? I have been reading on flir radars for the past hour. my biggest worry with it all is the police here may use a different method to where 99% of the movies / documentary are made.
Thanks for all the help guys, sorry for the 50 Q I am doing lots of reading, an awful lot. just having a hard time putting everything together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_j06QmBW6U&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sudf5xDIhmM&feature=player_embedded
If anyone wants to watch the movies on FLIR this is them.
2easy
Well-Known Member
dont stress about flir. its not really an issue for us. not unless your running a whole house full of grow lamps. even then i have never heard of flir busting anyone in aus.
as for aquaponics, i follow a grower on another forum who grows this way with stunning results. so good in fact im giving it a run as soon as i can fund a new project. he claims the quality is the best he has ever had. totally organic hydro goodness. although i would imagine without a good grounding in hydroponics first aquaponics could be a little difficult to master.
i would suggest a simple drip system or maybe a flood and drain for a beginner.
as for aquaponics, i follow a grower on another forum who grows this way with stunning results. so good in fact im giving it a run as soon as i can fund a new project. he claims the quality is the best he has ever had. totally organic hydro goodness. although i would imagine without a good grounding in hydroponics first aquaponics could be a little difficult to master.
i would suggest a simple drip system or maybe a flood and drain for a beginner.
Samsungbeatz
Member
Thanks 2easy. I just read your grow very nice man
I have actually seen/helped setup an aquaponic system before. I also keep reef saltwater tanks, Guess I can say I am a coral grower so far, haha. so the whole aquaponic method phases me, I may have to look into it for the down the road.
Any chance you could link me to the other page? My only issue with aquaponics is to my understand MJ requires cal and Mag dosing? freshwater fish are not the best in terms of having cal and mag in the water column so the dosing would have to be pretty spot on imo. I have been reading about aquaponics for 2 years I believe so it actually makes the most sense to me vs these other systems.
Not surprised with his results, I have had fruit/veggies from a aquaponic system and the flavors / smells where just different.
Brings a bit of a relief knowing the helis are not scanning my house! I take it getting busted wont really occur for such a low amount else I am running my mouth or walking up and down the road holding my plants eh?
Anyways time to go have a few cones and wake up.
I have actually seen/helped setup an aquaponic system before. I also keep reef saltwater tanks, Guess I can say I am a coral grower so far, haha. so the whole aquaponic method phases me, I may have to look into it for the down the road.
Any chance you could link me to the other page? My only issue with aquaponics is to my understand MJ requires cal and Mag dosing? freshwater fish are not the best in terms of having cal and mag in the water column so the dosing would have to be pretty spot on imo. I have been reading about aquaponics for 2 years I believe so it actually makes the most sense to me vs these other systems.
Not surprised with his results, I have had fruit/veggies from a aquaponic system and the flavors / smells where just different.
Brings a bit of a relief knowing the helis are not scanning my house! I take it getting busted wont really occur for such a low amount else I am running my mouth or walking up and down the road holding my plants eh?
Anyways time to go have a few cones and wake up.
sippinslurpies
Active Member
IMO the simplest and best system is a drip fed satalite system. Very easy to set up, cheap to run and great results.
2easy
Well-Known Member
http://bubbleponics.com/forum/showthread.php?9458-Ganja-Farming-Using-Live-Fish-(Aquaponics)-amp-Living-Soils
elbandito. what a fucking legend. go check out his thread. he has just started a new aquaponics grow if you check out his last couple of pages but also does organic soil grows amongst other things. the guy is epic
elbandito. what a fucking legend. go check out his thread. he has just started a new aquaponics grow if you check out his last couple of pages but also does organic soil grows amongst other things. the guy is epic
Scroga
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Maybe you could foliar feed cal/mag to the aquaponics girls? Im doing 5 girls in a 1x1 tent...in stages of course not all at the same time..one every 2 weeks, bush of green or BOG as I like to call it...I'm doin dwc..can be problematic....mainly need lots of air and cool res temps...slow in summer...your probably better off beginning in soil or as previously stated recirc top drip..my mates kicks arse through summer...thinking I might change back after next run or 2....