I would add enough hydroton so that you dont see the the actual water when its full. This will help prevent algae from growing on your stuff. Another half inch or so. You can bring it up right the the bottom of the first set of leaves.
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No problem. Thanks. Will do that tonight.
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This is great timing. Three weeks ago I started my first grow in the same
Ebb n Grow system. I've been reading and learning a lot from the 420 grow masters. I'm looking forward to watching your grow.
One thing I will suggest is to put a air pump and air stone in your reservoir.
The more oxygen your roots get the better.
Good luck
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Ebb n Grow system. I've been reading and learning a lot from the 420 grow masters. I'm looking forward to watching your grow.
One thing I will suggest is to put a air pump and air stone in your reservoir.
The more oxygen your roots get the better.
Good luck
SoCaler
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This is great timing. Three weeks ago I started my first grow in the same
Ebb n Grow system. I've been reading and learning a lot from the 420 grow masters. I'm looking forward to watching your grow.
One thing I will suggest is to put a air pump and air stone in your reservoir.
The more oxygen your roots get the better.
Good luck
SoCaler
I've been thinking about putting an airstone in my reservoir! Where would i put it? Just sit it at the bottom?
Yup
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Thanks McB.
If you want to get real creative you can get a large airpump with 12 port manifold or several smaller airpumps and set airstones/airdisks etc in the very bottom of the outer buckets. You'd have to run the air line down through the inner bucker and through one of the holes in the bottom. This would significantly reduce the risk of root rot when the roots grow into the bottom (and they will) and sit in the 1 inch of water that stay behind.
This would add tons of o2 at the target rather than source. I imagine you lose quite a bit of the absorbed o2 as it makes its way to the pots. I still run air in my res's but I'm not sure how much good it does.
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Well first I'm going to start off by just placing an airstone in the bottom of the res. That sound simple!
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One more thing McB... SF was explaining to me a little about stakes. He said you wrote a little in his journal about it. I read it and it seems fairly simple. But with me, it seems like everything is complicated! lol! When should I start to think about doing that?
dont play with the gas till everythig else is dialed in. I have a 12w dual outlet air pump with 2 8" stones now....it works perfectly, I have the exact same thing in my flood table also
I do mine when I transplants the clones to the EnG. From seed I would put some in wehn they are 12 inches or so, its easier when you do it earlier. You'll have a forest on your hands at some point and my be more difficult to get in there to do.
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Ok. Thanks for the advice on the gas. Do you have a pic of the airpump with airstone setup? Is it similar to what McB is talking about?
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I have 12 more pots for the e-n-g system. I also have seeds that I need to germinate. How would it affect the feeding and light schedule if lets say i started the seeds tomorrow under T5s?
I'd stay with what you have for now and make sure you get through a good run. Then build out.
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Great minds think alike! Thanks McBudz for all the help you have given me so far. It feels good to know that I can ask you questions small or big, dumb or not, and that you give me honest answers! It is truly appreciated!
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wow!! i have been busy cleaning off my sticky fingers for a few days and it looks like a whole different operation you got there!! VERY NICE!!
now the fun begins!! the stresses of young seedlings are over, they are home and lookin' real happy considering the rocky start. i don't want to use the word "autopilot", but you will find that you are spending more time enjoying and less time stressing now.
SUPER SUPPORT McBudz!!
now the fun begins!! the stresses of young seedlings are over, they are home and lookin' real happy considering the rocky start. i don't want to use the word "autopilot", but you will find that you are spending more time enjoying and less time stressing now.
SUPER SUPPORT McBudz!!
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It sure looks like you have done your homework and are on the path to success!!! A big WEEEeeee! for you my friend!
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New Grower, Awesome start...You will find your system easy to manage, the help and advice here is always on and right on.
You'll be crowed in no time
You'll be crowed in no time
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