PirateBob
New Member
Hi 420 Mag readers!
I've been reading for a long time on this site and a couple others, but this is my first post. I've been working over the last few months trying to get up to scratch on growing. Firstly a huge thanks to all those who contribute so much of their time and hard work to make these endeavours easier for people like me! This will be my first attempt at growing 'properly' (besides a few old potted plants a long time ago). I am trying to do a 'respectable' kind of DWC approach. Pics at the bottom.
I am still waiting on a few final things to arrive, I don't have my thermometer/humidity meter yet but I have my EC/ppm/pH meter and all the nutrients I need including all the extra Canna ones like Rhizotonic and Cannazym. I am running the nutes at about 30% manufacturer recommended.
I am currently at week 2 and the plants are looking good. All but one survived the germination process and have roots down into the nicely aerated res. The plants are being constantly misted by my humidifier and the air flow and temps seem comfortable.
I am starting from seed here so I don't know which plants will be boys yet. I am going to start with 6 net pots in a marine ply lid for the reservoir and see how it goes. I might get a 2nd reservoir and run one large plant in each as we get further on in time.
I intend to mainline/manifold my plants one they get larger. This is my first time doing indoor so I appreciate any tips from the pros or any general suggestions. Thanks for stopping by! I will try to update this thread weekly.
Namaste,
PirateBob.
What strain is it?
Sensi Seeds Shiva Skunk. Got it in original packaging so should be good to go.
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages?
85% Indica
Is it in Veg or Flower stage?
Veg
If in Veg... For how long?
2 weeks from germination
Soil or Hydro?
Going to try running a DWC style hydro system
Size of light?
I have a 600W HPS light and two 40W full spectrum high output fluro tubes.
Is it air-cooled?
Yes, I have a 3000RPM industrial fan by Noctua (268 cfm ~20db) performing extraction. I also have a lower rpm fan for intake and for the humidifier I made.
Temp of Room/cab?
Waiting on my thermometers from Amazon but it feels like a nice 23-28 C.
RH of Room/cab?
I have a 1m x 1m x 2.6 (height) grow tent.
PH of media or res?
6.3
Any Pests ?
Not yet!
How often are you watering?
About 3 times a day top watering, but the roots are alreay down into the dwc bucket
Type and strength of ferts used?
I am following the Canna feeding guide currently at 30% of normal. I am using Veg Part A and Part B and also Rhizotonic for root growth.
If Hydro, Reservoir size?
50L res with 6 plants in net pots above, filled to 30L with nutrient solution. I may have to upgrade to a larger res later once I can sex my plants and remove some.
If Hydro, Reservoir Temperature?
Water chiller running at 63F
If Hydro, what type of Medium?
Rockwool cubes surrounded by clean Hydroton
If Hydro, what type of Setup?
50 Litre DWC Bucket. Two 9-watt air pump/air strones. Humidifier/Ultrasonic mister.
Size or Square Footage of Room?
11 sq ft of space, 8.5 ft high reflective tent
Close-up of DWC bucket with aeration running (I should have got a shot of the roots that have started coming down in the last few days).
Intake fan (Noctua 168 cfm, ~18db).
Exhaust system, Noctua 3000RPM Industrial fan (268cfm, ~20db) taking hot air away from 600W HPS light.
Water chiller and 2x40W Fluro (grow tubes).
Hot air exhausted out of the grow area.
Decent shot of the whole system (sorry about the trailer in the way), you can see the ultrasonic mist hose, the fluros, HPS light is off for this shot. I have the large fan oscillating at the moment, not sure if it's really worth having on at this early stage. There are a bunch of pumps/power supplies outside the tent I'm sure no one wants to see.
Close-up of the DWC system, I currently have 6 plants in there (one is basically dead on arrival). There are also 2 pots at the back with plants in coco and gravel just in case I mess up the DWC (my backups).
Home-made ultrasonic mister/humidifier, I saw the instructions for something like this on this site (pond fogger + bucket + fan + hose) and am really happy with the results. My seedlings are digging the transpiration and later I can move the hose into the top of my res and have the misters do their thing on the roots.
Thanks to anyone that made it this far, looking forward to see what the great and mighty internet thinks of my humble tent!
I've been reading for a long time on this site and a couple others, but this is my first post. I've been working over the last few months trying to get up to scratch on growing. Firstly a huge thanks to all those who contribute so much of their time and hard work to make these endeavours easier for people like me! This will be my first attempt at growing 'properly' (besides a few old potted plants a long time ago). I am trying to do a 'respectable' kind of DWC approach. Pics at the bottom.
I am still waiting on a few final things to arrive, I don't have my thermometer/humidity meter yet but I have my EC/ppm/pH meter and all the nutrients I need including all the extra Canna ones like Rhizotonic and Cannazym. I am running the nutes at about 30% manufacturer recommended.
I am currently at week 2 and the plants are looking good. All but one survived the germination process and have roots down into the nicely aerated res. The plants are being constantly misted by my humidifier and the air flow and temps seem comfortable.
I am starting from seed here so I don't know which plants will be boys yet. I am going to start with 6 net pots in a marine ply lid for the reservoir and see how it goes. I might get a 2nd reservoir and run one large plant in each as we get further on in time.
I intend to mainline/manifold my plants one they get larger. This is my first time doing indoor so I appreciate any tips from the pros or any general suggestions. Thanks for stopping by! I will try to update this thread weekly.
Namaste,
PirateBob.
What strain is it?
Sensi Seeds Shiva Skunk. Got it in original packaging so should be good to go.
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages?
85% Indica
Is it in Veg or Flower stage?
Veg
If in Veg... For how long?
2 weeks from germination
Soil or Hydro?
Going to try running a DWC style hydro system
Size of light?
I have a 600W HPS light and two 40W full spectrum high output fluro tubes.
Is it air-cooled?
Yes, I have a 3000RPM industrial fan by Noctua (268 cfm ~20db) performing extraction. I also have a lower rpm fan for intake and for the humidifier I made.
Temp of Room/cab?
Waiting on my thermometers from Amazon but it feels like a nice 23-28 C.
RH of Room/cab?
I have a 1m x 1m x 2.6 (height) grow tent.
PH of media or res?
6.3
Any Pests ?
Not yet!
How often are you watering?
About 3 times a day top watering, but the roots are alreay down into the dwc bucket
Type and strength of ferts used?
I am following the Canna feeding guide currently at 30% of normal. I am using Veg Part A and Part B and also Rhizotonic for root growth.
If Hydro, Reservoir size?
50L res with 6 plants in net pots above, filled to 30L with nutrient solution. I may have to upgrade to a larger res later once I can sex my plants and remove some.
If Hydro, Reservoir Temperature?
Water chiller running at 63F
If Hydro, what type of Medium?
Rockwool cubes surrounded by clean Hydroton
If Hydro, what type of Setup?
50 Litre DWC Bucket. Two 9-watt air pump/air strones. Humidifier/Ultrasonic mister.
Size or Square Footage of Room?
11 sq ft of space, 8.5 ft high reflective tent
Close-up of DWC bucket with aeration running (I should have got a shot of the roots that have started coming down in the last few days).
Intake fan (Noctua 168 cfm, ~18db).
Exhaust system, Noctua 3000RPM Industrial fan (268cfm, ~20db) taking hot air away from 600W HPS light.
Water chiller and 2x40W Fluro (grow tubes).
Hot air exhausted out of the grow area.
Decent shot of the whole system (sorry about the trailer in the way), you can see the ultrasonic mist hose, the fluros, HPS light is off for this shot. I have the large fan oscillating at the moment, not sure if it's really worth having on at this early stage. There are a bunch of pumps/power supplies outside the tent I'm sure no one wants to see.
Close-up of the DWC system, I currently have 6 plants in there (one is basically dead on arrival). There are also 2 pots at the back with plants in coco and gravel just in case I mess up the DWC (my backups).
Home-made ultrasonic mister/humidifier, I saw the instructions for something like this on this site (pond fogger + bucket + fan + hose) and am really happy with the results. My seedlings are digging the transpiration and later I can move the hose into the top of my res and have the misters do their thing on the roots.
Thanks to anyone that made it this far, looking forward to see what the great and mighty internet thinks of my humble tent!