AlphaPrime
New Member
Hi All,
First of all I just wanted to take a moment to thank everybody on this forum. For months I have been silently in the background; absorbing information like a sponge - and have to admit that I am generally amazed to the overwhelming wealth of knowledge and support in these Forums ! Special thanks must go to Bassman - because his KK grow journal is what brought me to this site initially much the same for Tulip and his DWC for noobs post - you taught me tons of stuff man! I hope i get to implement just a little of what I have seen over the last few months in my up and coming grow!
I have helped friends of mine with several of their grow's and still pop in to give a helping hand from time to time.
Im also fully aware that soil is much more forgiving than a Hyrdo setup, but I must admit that i enjoy the challenge and think learning by doing is the way to go ! (And whenever i go to the local hydro store im like a kid in a toyshop
)
I decided (after being in 'Dam last week) - to go ahead and start my first grow with 6 of DNA/RP Kosher Kush seeds.
My setup is as follows:
-Secret Jardin 100x100x200cm tent
-Aeros IV: 4 Bucket DWC System
1x 20L Master Tank and Fittings
4x 20L Tank, Lid and 120mm Mesh Pot
4x Haelia 100mm Air Stone
2x Marina Air Pump and Air Line
-4 inch Carbon Filter
-6 inch Systemair RVK A1 extraction fan
-4 inch Systemair RVK --> used as intake
-Powerplant Aircooled reflector
-600W Lumatek Digi Ballast
-600W HPS Bulb
-250W CFL Light
-All the associated random stuff like ducting, clips, hygrometer,thermometer,cabling etc etc....
I germinated the seeds on late Wednesday - 02/13/2013 - And all 6 sprouted successfully within 48 hours and appear to be thriving thus far. I am aware that due to space restrictions I will only be able to grow 4 - and will see which ones appear to be the strongest once they get moved from my propagator into the DWC system.
I meant to take care of setting up the water etc today (Sunday) - but had unexpected thigns to do and look forward to having tomorrow off in order to work away on it
Now, I would really appreciate some input on this - maybe I smoked too much to be writing this at present; but opionions seem to differ as to when root riot cubes should be transferred into the pots. Could someone pleae clear this up for me ?
Also, I just realised I left out PH/EC/nute thermo on my equipment list - thats because I'm still deciding between the BlueLabs dual meter or the NutraDrip Tri Meter.
Also - I think my temperatures should be pretty cool - with lamp at pretend foliage height +4inches im in the 75-82 degree range. By lamp im referring to the 600W HPS.... The CFL light temperature is negligable at present - running my seedligns at 77.5 at present with 60% Humid.
Would a water chiller make a massive difference in this setup ? I could probably find some extra money to lay out on it; but is it really worth the investment - Im not planning on getting a much larger tent - and knowing myself I will be OCD in terms of nutrient control and reservoir maintenance / cleanliness.
Talking of nutes - thinking of goign with the AN Connoiseurs range - any strong objections apart from the money side of things? Ive got a buddy who may (otherwise will buy other nutes) be able to hook me up at next to free prices - so not too worried on outlay in this area.... I would have loved to get ther BPN nutes, but to be honest to my part of the world the shipping is just as much as the nutes itself; so will sadly have to wait until next time =(.
Sorry for such a lenghty long read - But after having hidden in the masses for so long; I thought i would make my first post as a registered user a bit longer than a mere sentence.
Happy growing
P.S. Any and all constructive feedback / criticism / conversation is welcome and appreciated =))
PPS - Pics to follow
First of all I just wanted to take a moment to thank everybody on this forum. For months I have been silently in the background; absorbing information like a sponge - and have to admit that I am generally amazed to the overwhelming wealth of knowledge and support in these Forums ! Special thanks must go to Bassman - because his KK grow journal is what brought me to this site initially much the same for Tulip and his DWC for noobs post - you taught me tons of stuff man! I hope i get to implement just a little of what I have seen over the last few months in my up and coming grow!
I have helped friends of mine with several of their grow's and still pop in to give a helping hand from time to time.
Im also fully aware that soil is much more forgiving than a Hyrdo setup, but I must admit that i enjoy the challenge and think learning by doing is the way to go ! (And whenever i go to the local hydro store im like a kid in a toyshop
)I decided (after being in 'Dam last week) - to go ahead and start my first grow with 6 of DNA/RP Kosher Kush seeds.
My setup is as follows:
-Secret Jardin 100x100x200cm tent
-Aeros IV: 4 Bucket DWC System
1x 20L Master Tank and Fittings
4x 20L Tank, Lid and 120mm Mesh Pot
4x Haelia 100mm Air Stone
2x Marina Air Pump and Air Line
-4 inch Carbon Filter
-6 inch Systemair RVK A1 extraction fan
-4 inch Systemair RVK --> used as intake
-Powerplant Aircooled reflector
-600W Lumatek Digi Ballast
-600W HPS Bulb
-250W CFL Light
-All the associated random stuff like ducting, clips, hygrometer,thermometer,cabling etc etc....
I germinated the seeds on late Wednesday - 02/13/2013 - And all 6 sprouted successfully within 48 hours and appear to be thriving thus far. I am aware that due to space restrictions I will only be able to grow 4 - and will see which ones appear to be the strongest once they get moved from my propagator into the DWC system.
I meant to take care of setting up the water etc today (Sunday) - but had unexpected thigns to do and look forward to having tomorrow off in order to work away on it
Now, I would really appreciate some input on this - maybe I smoked too much to be writing this at present; but opionions seem to differ as to when root riot cubes should be transferred into the pots. Could someone pleae clear this up for me ?
Also, I just realised I left out PH/EC/nute thermo on my equipment list - thats because I'm still deciding between the BlueLabs dual meter or the NutraDrip Tri Meter.
Also - I think my temperatures should be pretty cool - with lamp at pretend foliage height +4inches im in the 75-82 degree range. By lamp im referring to the 600W HPS.... The CFL light temperature is negligable at present - running my seedligns at 77.5 at present with 60% Humid.
Would a water chiller make a massive difference in this setup ? I could probably find some extra money to lay out on it; but is it really worth the investment - Im not planning on getting a much larger tent - and knowing myself I will be OCD in terms of nutrient control and reservoir maintenance / cleanliness.
Talking of nutes - thinking of goign with the AN Connoiseurs range - any strong objections apart from the money side of things? Ive got a buddy who may (otherwise will buy other nutes) be able to hook me up at next to free prices - so not too worried on outlay in this area.... I would have loved to get ther BPN nutes, but to be honest to my part of the world the shipping is just as much as the nutes itself; so will sadly have to wait until next time =(.
Sorry for such a lenghty long read - But after having hidden in the masses for so long; I thought i would make my first post as a registered user a bit longer than a mere sentence.
Happy growing
P.S. Any and all constructive feedback / criticism / conversation is welcome and appreciated =))
PPS - Pics to follow
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