Hydroponic Question

Me and my friend plan on growing using a 10 gallon hydroponic system. We cannot find any Rock wool at our local Wal-Mart, or Canadian Tie. I was wondering if you would be able to use Peat Pellets as a medium instead of rock wool? Thanks

--KeenenB

What kind of hydroponic system you using???There are no hydroponic stores in your area???

KeenenB said:

Me and my friend plan on growing using a 10 gallon hydroponic system. We cannot find any Rock wool at our local Wal-Mart, or Canadian Tie. I was wondering if you would be able to use Peat Pellets as a medium instead of rock wool? Thanks

--KeenenB

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i wouldnt suggest that bro..here just try this place out plenty of rockwool....

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1311&_nkw=rockwool&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Were using a 10 gallon fish tank with a couple air stones suctioned to the bottom. Were gonna have 4 trays cut into a block of styrofoam, and the styrofoam will float on the water inside the tank. We just cant find anything to put in the trays to put the plants in

Neoprene inserts and net pots work well also.You can order everything you need online.

I guess i should be asking what are some other mediums besides Rockwool that i could find at a local superstore?

Hydroton,but most these products can't be found at your local superstore.Perlite is the only medium I can think of you can find at a one of those stores.

Well we can get perlite but i heard its more for clones then actual plants

jcd is right you wont find what you need at a super store your gonna need to find a hydro shop.. or go online,, out
ebay is just as good as any and chaep also..

What about peat moss?

No,perlite would be better,I actually used perlite my first hydro grow and had decent results.

Other than coco, I dont think you want to put organic mediums in a hydro setup. You don't want all that stuff breaking apart and getting all over your system. I'm new to hydro too, so others may know more.