Experiment 3 Deep Water Culture

[Gavg]

So I have read and overloaded on this method but still I proceed with it
Here is what I set up so far.
ps am in uk.
2 led lights viparspectra 450 reflector,metzi 480 in tent 120 x 120 x 180. Standard 6inch extractor.
1air pump 4 outlets with air stones.
4 food grade 5 gallon buckets net pots with clay balls as medium.
I heater with thermostat.
With possible thermostat plug for extractor 4 mini sub pumps.
And ionic feed with bloom boost, and black treacle instead of bud boost.
2 fast 2 vast seeds or northan light having decided yet.
Set up not compleate but getting there. Anything else I should add?.

 

[DGP]

Just be sure to keep your DWC water under 68F to prevent a anaerobic bacteria outbreak. Root rot (pyhtium) will kill your crop if the water quality suffers. May want to treat the water with something like Hydroguard or whatnot. I like to use H202 instead but people have good luck with various treatments. Change your water every 7-10 days or sooner if it starts to smell bad. Funny, sounds kinda nuts but I use my nose in the grow room a lot especially to check the water. Watch the roots and make sure they stay white.

Dee

 

[Gavg]

Cheers m8 will bear in mind

 

[Grimmstone]

Another thing DGP didn’t mention is to rinse your clay rock really well before use. Otherwise have fun can’t wait to see pics.

 

[Grimmstone]

Just be sure to keep your DWC water under 68F to prevent a anaerobic bacteria outbreak. Root rot (pyhtium) will kill your crop if the water quality suffers. May want to treat the water with something like Hydroguard or whatnot. I like to use H202 instead but people have good luck with various treatments. Change your water every 7-10 days or sooner if it starts to smell bad. Funny, sounds kinda nuts but I use my nose in the grow room a lot especially to check the water. Watch the roots and make sure they stay white.

Dee

I agree the nose lets you know before u even look at roots. Nose is super important in a lot of aspects of growing.

 

[Gavg]

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[DGP]

Something went wrong with your post but I was looking forward to seeing what you have going.

Dee

 

[Gavg]

 

[Gavg]

5 ×2 fast 2 vast just popped will post pics of compleate system soon showing equipment

 

[Gavg]

 

[Gavg]

Bublers set up 4 way air pump small air stones pinned to bottom middle of bucket with suction cups.

 

[DGP]

Next time you may want to consider a smaller net pot. I use 6" ones because they are big enough to do the job and most of your critical root development takes place outside the net pot. The down side I found to using big net pots is the cost of all the hydroton to fill them. I cant see any advantage to using nets bigger than 6". However, of you just run one or two buckets it doesn't really matter. I throw away the hydroton after each cycle cause it is too hard to clean and sterilize to reuse.

Dee

 

[Gavg]

You are correct of course these were only pots available at the time

 

[Gavg]

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[Gavg]

Slowed gif down 480 metzi left 450 vipar right small themostatic heat bar co2 bag
Bublers.
you can't see air pump 4 outlets or small corner fan and extractor all running out side tent .

 

[Gavg]

One in soil bit the dust

 

[Grimmstone]

R.I.P soil plant sad to see you go. He was a good plant, full of leaves and lust for light. He will be missed........lol

Seriously sorry your plant died @Gavg
What was wrong with it? ( to lazy to reread lol)

 

[Gavg]

Wasn't strong enuff to brake from his shell.
Lol might need a whole new batch in as others are being hammered with high ph.
Adjusting daily but... need that cooler !!

 

[Gavg]

 

[Gavg]

Dwc circulation system seedlings almost bit the dust with 2 days of heat but are slowly comming back .
Turned into the mk4to 6