Decisions Decisions

Ok. To begin I am going to be building a setup in my new basement grow room. I am going to be going hydroponic and want to run a ten plant grow. The only thing is I am new to Hydro and have never ran one but have been resarching different methods. I am looking for results and perhaps pics of the three methods pertaining to DWC, AEROPONICS, OR EBB AND FLOW. I really want to do the EBB but am looking for advice. I will be growing some kiwi green and perhaps some White Widow. I am also looking for advice on which nutes are best for each method. Thanks for helping a hydro noob out.

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The Ebb looks like a sweet way to grow but I am equely interested in aeroponics. Either way its going to be a DIY operation and will have some slick little addons

Any ideas?? All advice is welcome.

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Stone I would say go ebb n flow.Its productive you can grow monsters inn it.If you want a easy system which is also productive build a dwc system.By far the easiest to build all you need are netcups,air pumps n tubing and of course your res.Anywhere from 5 to 30 gallons.
I need batteries for my cam but i will post some pics of the dwc system i built.very easy and cheap.

wyteberrywidow said:

Stone I would say go ebb n flow.Its productive you can grow monsters inn it.If you want a easy system which is also productive build a dwc system.By far the easiest to build all you need are netcups,air pumps n tubing and of course your res.Anywhere from 5 to 30 gallons.

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Yea I just didnt know how well a DWC worked because dont the roots stay in the nute solution constantly?? The ebb and flow just looks cool. I dont know feeding times or anything yet but am in a hurry to build it. Aeroponics just looks cheaper to build. But money is not my issue. I plan to spend at least 700 dollars on building my hydro room.

StonedBlownSkiller said:

Yea I just didnt know how well a DWC worked because dont the roots stay in the nute solution constantly?? The ebb and flow just looks cool. I dont know feeding times or anything yet but am in a hurry to build it. Aeroponics just looks cheaper to build. But money is not my issue. I plan to spend at least 700 dollars on building my hydro room.

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Yes it does but the air pumps provide your roots with the oxygen needed.The only thing you would have to worry about imo is power failure.

wyteberrywidow said:

Yes it does but the air pumps provide your roots with the oxygen needed.The only thing you would have to worry about imo is power failure.

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So for a ten plant setup I would need 10 air pumps too huh? Ebb is seeming the way to go. Now I just got to find out some specifics on how to run one. Feeding schedule and length of feeding time. Best nutes and so on. But Thx for the info on DWC, My buddy wants to put a single lady in a closet and that would be great for him to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kapr9A_Z8NA&feature=related.He tells you how to build and run it in the video

Yea I watched that yesterday. I was thinking about drip drain too. Im trying to find evidence of best results. I cant find good instructions on building a Ebb like in the video. I might just buy it for 500 dollars.

waste of money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAzxwpgnVhc&feature=related....Check this one out.

I know it is but am doubting being able to build one just like in the video. I guess I will build one as similiar as possible and run a experimental run. I just want to get it done right.

StonedBlownSkiller said:

I know it is but am doubting being able to build one just like in the video. I guess I will build one as similiar as possible and run a experimental run. I just want to get it done right.

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Thats why i encourage you to build a dwc set up.You can set up 2 6 plant tubs that should work out fine.Check the link on my last post.That should help u a bit.

Thx....How do you feel about 5 gal aeroponic buckets? Can they all be ran off one res?

I dont really know much about aeroponics.Ill stick with the easier systems like dwc or ebb n flow.Choice is yours any help I can give you i will..

Is it fairly easy to maintain a Ebb? Thats the way I really want to go soooo... I think Im going to build it like video the best I can. The only thing I will need is a flood and drain timer. I can get all the pumps and buckets, hoses and 75 Gallon Res. Im thinking of using a plastic outside trash can. Like from The trash company. their 30 bux new. but strong. So whats your expertise on Ebb. I need all the help I can get or I will fuck around and flood my basement....lol

you can have a planter from 2x2 to 4x4 and a res 10,20 or 30 gallon tote bin.Get tubing a table to place the planter and somewhere to put the res but just make sure the planter is higher than the res or it wont drain.Anything else you need is in the video.

thx WBW....