I was using those large stones. I don't necessarily like the fine bubbles versus a stone that causes more turbulence and larger bubbles. Also, I noticed I had some organic buildup on the larger fine stones (2x4"). I wish I took a picture but it looked like a pale white, fiberous material. They're soaking in 12% H2O2 now and were replaced with smaller more porous petco stones (.5x2").
If you convert to RDWC you can aerate the res plenty with that pump.I was using those large stones. I don't necessarily like the fine bubbles versus a stone that causes more turbulence and larger bubbles. Also, I noticed I had some organic buildup on the larger fine stones (2x4"). I wish I took a picture but it looked like a pale white, fiberous material. They're soaking in 12% H2O2 now and were replaced with smaller more porous petco stones (.5x2").
Once I get the that GH pump I'll try out the 2x4's again.
I was looking at this pump as well. https://www.amazon.com/PONDFORSE-Outlets-Ajustable-Aquariums-Hydroponic/dp/B08DXGQN3T
I think or actually, I know, I'm going to convert this to a RDWC. I know what pump I'm getting per the below thread. (unless a better alterative has come up)
https://www.thcfarmer.com/threads/submersible-pump-recommendations-needed-for-32g-res.136089/
Pump - https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Submersible-Fountain-Aquarium-Hydroponics/dp/B07L54HB83/
The only part I'm not sure on, is how to plumb it out. TBD..
Man you're awesome, I want to convert my Active Aqua Root Spa DWC as well before my next grow, really should have done it this time... My back already hurts and I'm in only in the first week of my second grow lol.If you convert to RDWC you can aerate the res plenty with that pump.
Can you shoot a pic of your setup so I can help with the plumbing?
Would love to see your venturi setup!! I have also moved to the dark side of zero air stones in my hydro, but instead of venturi it is flooming to exchange the gases in the water.Personally gave up on airstone due to having to clean or get rid of them, Venturi set up has kept my DO levels good even at high temps, also duel diaphragm pumps are great would recommend for anyone looking for a good pump
Tag me in to a thread that shows what you are working with. Here is what I do.Man you're awesome, I want to convert my Active Aqua Root Spa DWC as well before my next grow, really should have done it this time... My back already hurts and I'm in only in the first week of my second grow lol.
So I'm looking forward to your recommendation to the OP
They are also a breeding ground for goodies. If you inoculate the system before adding plants, typically you don't have problems.Would love to see your venturi setup!! I have also moved to the dark side of zero air stones in my hydro, but instead of venturi it is flooming to exchange the gases in the water.
Those air stones really are great breeding grounds for baddies, without one you have A little less to worry about.. but of course that is only my opinion. I should add that I also have high temp water, 82!!! And yet it is stable and doesn't stink, of course for me this only happens after adding AG fungicide and once they have adequately colonized.
Man I would fork over 1k to you if you were local and interested in setting me up like that, and that would just be the installation fee!!! I'm so jealous. I did for some reason already buy a ph controller that now sits with other unused tools that will one day be used in a rwdc res.Tag me in to a thread that shows what you are working with. Here is what I do.
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Smart man, something I learned this time on my second grow, I put plants in all at the same time.... Big eff up, but now the water is finally inoculated, and even though they look bad they will survive. I will definitely take your advice on my next one and wait, what 1-3 days? For the water to be goodThey are also a breeding ground for goodies. If you inoculate the system before adding plants, typically you don't have problems.
I sterilized this tent over the past 2 weeks. It has been shut down a few months. So I ran a lot of H202 thru it.Smart man, something I learned this time on my second grow, I put plants in all at the same time.... Big eff up, but now the water is finally inoculated, and even though they look bad they will survive. I will definitely take your advice on my next one and wait, what 1-3 days? For the water to be good
This is off topic, but I have some mono silicate acid coming, I thought the order was add silica first, then nutes. I really really trust your hydro experience, should I add the silica last like you mentioned here?I sterilized this tent over the past 2 weeks. It has been shut down a few months. So I ran a lot of H202 thru it.
Then I dumped the water twice, and once I had 0PPM H202, I put in the nutes and biologics. Put in the silica to buffer, then bring the PH back down into the 5.8 range.
Yeah, we are off in the weeds, but if you want to start a thread in the hydro section and tag me in I can walk you thru it. I'm literally starting a RDWC grow today. Hells Angles OG X Chemdog - from the original strains. My buddy and breeder @Oldsog provided the genetics. Shit maybe I should just post up that to a new RDWC thread and tag you in lol. I got too many threads going alreadyThis is off topic, but I have some mono silicate acid coming, I thought the order was add silica first, then nutes. I really really trust your hydro experience, should I add the silica last like you mentioned here?
@Aqua Man will set you up with a superior RDWC. Where are you in the world?Man I would fork over 1k to you if you were local and interested in setting me up like that, and that would just be the installation fee!!!
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