DWC Walk through

I have read every tid bit i could find on dwc on this forums and many others

and i still have questions

im starting my first hydro grow 2nd attempt at growing

i have two 29gal resevoir rubbermade totes

and i have a few questions

1- i plan on germinating the seeds in rockwool in the net pots good idea or bad? alternative?

2- when should i start adding nutes, do you add them right away with hydro or do i still wait a couple of weeks

3- for 29 gallons how do i know how much should be nutrient solution, for example do I use the amount it says on the bottle for 29 gallons and just mix it in the res, or do i mix it in some water first ph balance and add, if it is the second choice do I add the same amount as i would in the first choice or do i only add the amount of nutes required for the amount of water im dumping in

4- with one resevoir is it possible to have multiple plants at various stages from germinating seed to budding plant ( in the case of autoflowering strains)

and my last question is if someone could take the first 2 weeks and point form the major things you need to do with a dwc besides watch the grass grow ;p

i dont really wanna fail again lol I've spent too much money on this as it is

1. That will work but I germ them outside so I know they are well popped when they go into the system
2. When you see the second set of leaves, maybe a little sooner but low concentration
3. You go by the gallons of actual water not the capacity. I rec following the nute maker's schedule. BTW, that is a big res for a first grow, you would do well to start smaller.
4. Not advisable because they will need different nutes at different stages, not to mention they would have to go to 12/12 at the same time.

wonderful thanks so much, rep

i do have a smaller res that can only hold 1 plant but since im trying autoflowering i need at least 1 male with my girls to keep growing, im not going to fill all the pots yet im thinking i have 10 seeds ill start with 5 and if i fuck up ill have 5 more to try again