Bubbleponics or Hydrofarm?

I need to know a couple things about hydro since this would be my first time even trying it. I want to buy a system so that I can have all the componets and basically assemble and plug it in. I already have a room that is 2'1"wide x 2'1"long x 4'2"tall and ample light setup so after doing all the reading in the world I came down with 2 good options...

StealthHydro Bubbleponics 6 planter kit:
This one looks like I could get some crazy good plants but they don't say what the dimensions on anything are... does anyone have one of these kits? what are the dimensions and what is your general opinion if so...

Hydrofarm Megagarden 15planter kit:
Now I have read the advertised dimensions and this thing would fit in my setup like it was made for it, it has a lower profile to boot, and I can grow 15 plants!? Now again if anyone has one of these systems could you tell me what your results are and if you think its worth it??

Im really stuck because if the hydrofarm is simple and i can get equal quality bud as the bubbleponics then I would rather do that mostly due to dimensions of the planter and the fact that 15 plants is quite a step up...

So those are the options, any suggestions, preferences?? Any points or advise that would seal the deal would get +rep obviously

i would go with that first one. dwc can be very forgiving and less shit t go wrong. you could build your own for less than 50 dollars
air stones, air pump, net pots, watch res temps and grow

The stealth is just a kit made up of stuff off the market at a high price. it is simple to make your own and lots of info here on how. If it has to be plug and play get the hydrofarm.

how complicated is the mega garden system? as long as you keep the reservoir full and flush once a week isn't everything else on timers really? like lights and pumps and flood cycles...?

Illegal Smile said:

The stealth is just a kit made up of stuff off the market at a high price. it is simple to make your own and lots of info here on how. If it has to be plug and play get the hydrofarm.

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yeah im looking for plug and play mostly because I've never attempted growing with hydro and the fact that it will have everything I need and I can go a store a buy it with cash...

I have a homemade tub that is similar to stealthy hydro. I only run three pots in that 18 gallon tub and the plants are right on top of each other, six pots? I wouldn't try it but, the hydrofarm are right on top of each other too. The stealthy tub is easy to operate, just watch the Ph and water level. Change out the water every week to 10 days. What kind of light are you going to use? With a 4 foot height that tub is 2 feet high, one foot for the lights and hangers another foot and foot between the plants and the light and there is your 4 feet. Think about it...

SeanIzen said:

yeah im looking for plug and play mostly because I've never attempted growing with hydro and the fact that it will have everything I need and I can go a store a buy it with cash...

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I understand your thinking but you should consider that it is wrong. It is because you are new that you should build it yourself. it is easy and in doing so you will understand how and why it works. The target yield in your first grow should not be in bud weight but in how much you learn. Don't cheat yourself.

i bought a fancy plug and play kit ,,,it's still sitting in the garage never been used. build your own it's simple. need help ask

I purchased a 9 pot aeromachine a few years ago for 325 bucks. While it works pretty good, and it is still in use, I made a 6 pot and a 4 pot 18 gallon tub aero machines myself, both for under 100 bucks total. They works the exact same, and easy as pie to make. But, now I have moved over to bubbleponics, even easier, less heat because no pumps in the res, and they grow exactly the same rate. Also, if the power goes out, bubbleponics is forgiving, you wont lose your girls in 5-6 hours like you would with an aero setup. check this link out for an easy, and super cheap way to go.
https://www.rollitup.org/hydroponics-aeroponics/272015-how-build-easy-dwc-reservoir.html

Welllll I'm not aiming for high yield the mega garden kit just has the capability of growing 15 which, if some turn out to be males will reduce on that plus I dont have to go with all 15 at once right?? And I have Two 200w CFL's with hoods that extend the entire width and length of the box, the profile height of these lights is 6" total so that plus the 10" makes for a total of 1'2" plus another 6" for light space and thats a total of 30" of grow space... sounds like I have some contemplating....

i could be wrong but would 15 plants flowering under a couple of 200w cfl's produce airy fairy crappy bud and little of it?

I don't like large cfls because you cant position them in close to the foliage, which is necessary with cfls. If I only had 30 inches of vertical grow space I'd look at autoflowering dwarfs like white dwarf.

tip top toker said:

i could be wrong but would 15 plants flowering under a couple of 200w cfl's produce airy fairy crappy bud and little of it?

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This is true if your cfls are too far away and too weak from the plant tops which is Illegal's problem with them but I find that even with just 1 light (pictured below) I could have the hotter 2700k flowering bulb about 2 inches away from the top of the plants, making perfectly fine buds as far as i was concerned.

AND my space is built with PVC tubing so if I have to add vertical space all i do is disconnect the roof and insert 4 more 2' sections and I now have a 6' tall grow box

I might have found a good solution using a 2x2x1 reservoir and cap...

If I were you Id go with the stealth. I dont own one but it sounds like it would be good for your space and light. Start 6 and throw out the males. Or you could make your own. DWC is easy and dirt cheap. you need low profile and easy. The other option has you growing 15 plants in a small space under insufficient lighting. easy decision imo. good luck. I also like the auto flower idea. I saw a post where a guy finished his plants at 7-8 inches tall. If you do that then it doesnt matter what system you get.

Make that box taller and you dont have to sweat.

yeah i think im just going to go with the mega farm system simply because I KNOW there is ample lighting considering the one light puts out 17,000lumens along with 4 other 40w CFL's for light where its needed... that's more than the 3000lumen per sq.ft. mark AND I'm assuming half are going to be males so I will only have maybe 8 MAYBE 10 max, that's over the 50/50 estimate...

a lot of people say make your own. from my experience, i try making my own of almost everything, then in the end buy something good.


don't bother making your own, then you have to take the time to build it, maintain it, etc. plus you may have to buy all kinds of tools, then throw away scrap etc.

Amazon has all kinds of cool hydroponics

shishkaberry31 said:

a lot of people say make your own. from my experience, i try making my own of almost everything, then in the end buy something good.


don't bother making your own, then you have to take the time to build it, maintain it, etc. plus you may have to buy all kinds of tools, then throw away scrap etc.

Amazon has all kinds of cool hydroponics

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I can make one better than stealths in an hour with nothing but a cheap dremel tool and save over $100. Doing it yourself educates you as to how and why it works.

Illegal Smile said:

I can make one better than stealths in an hour with nothing but a cheap dremel tool and save over $100. Doing it yourself educates you as to how and why it works.

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he's right actually i've read like 5 DIY DWC/bubbleponic guides and it is actually really damn easy. Although I am the same way, I went out and tried to make my first light fixture and was successful but i couldn't compete with the quality of the reflector I have now...
I figure if I go 12/12 from seed it shouldnt be a problem to plant 15. I've seen people do it and they're plants are small and don't grow outward too much.

SeanIzen said:

Welllll I'm not aiming for high yield the mega garden kit just has the capability of growing 15 which, if some turn out to be males will reduce on that plus I dont have to go with all 15 at once right?? And I have Two 200w CFL's with hoods that extend the entire width and length of the box, the profile height of these lights is 6" total so that plus the 10" makes for a total of 1'2" plus another 6" for light space and thats a total of 30" of grow space... sounds like I have some contemplating....

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The mega Garden has a shorter hieght than the Stealth, but it really depends on the type of grow you choose. 15 pots that close together would be no good for scrog, but sog would be fine. Also plant strain should be a factor

SH SUCKS! overpriced !!!