getting 10 cuttings in jiffy pellets

[Henry56]

I intend to put them under 100 hps still in jiffy peat pellets for a week to strength up. Then wash peat from roots + grow in hydro.
How best can I wash peat off without shocking plant?

[Henry56]

also thinking of getting a fish tank heater to help with water temp when I start hydro. DUnno whether to go with a small 75 watt or go for a monster 300 watt one lol.
The maker of my tank insists I dont need a heater but its freezing in the uk rite now

[Shadow Smoke]

how big is your tank?


use luke warm water to wash off the peat. if you can use some purified water that will help also.

about the heater i wouldnt use anything to big you have to think about how much water is gonna be in the tank. if you only gonna have 5 galons of water use a 25 watt heater for 30 gallons use a 150 watt heater

5x ((gallons of water)) = wattage of heater to use


i dont know the metric for a gallon but 300 watts is an assload of heat!

your trying to grow plants not make a fuggn pot of coffee! :D

[Henry56]

lol I went with the 150 watt heater it has adjustable temp on side lol. My tanks about 50 litres I'd say lol.
I'm gonna grow a few in soil as back up just in case. My cuttings will be ww + argmageddon sensi.
What temp should I be aiming for . Will a digital thermometer come in handy??

[Henry56]

lol I went with the 150 watt heater it has adjustable temp on side lol. My tanks about 50 litres I'd say lol.
I'm gonna grow a few in soil as back up just in case. My cuttings will be ww + argmageddon sensi.
What temp should I be aiming for . Will a digital thermometer come in handy??

[Shadow Smoke]

i dont know never done hydro before : ( and a degi isnt that great go to your loacl pet stoer and get a glass one just make sure its safe for a fish tank. you can get a good one for abou 3 bucks err in euros.... no clue..

[lordsoth666]

I have a 55watt heater in my 10 gallon (38 liters) bubbler and I have to keep it on the lowest setting or it gets too hot. Do not forget, it takes about 6 hours for temp to stabilize after adjusting.

A good temp seems to be 21.9-22.5 celsius

[Henry56]

cool. Found out my tank is only 30 litres capacity lol. + I have a 150 watt heater it has a thermostat + temp control on it though I'II see how it goes