A little introduction

[Good_Vibrations]

Hey guys/gals,

I am just starting to look into hydro and will be using a 10 gallon aquarium set-up. Anyone got any pointers for me? I have done a good deal of reading, but its best to find out from the people already doing it.

Peace.

[stinkyattic]

Describe what you're going to do with your aquarium please.
Or build it, post pics, and stand back for a critique.
Have you grown at all before?
BTW an aquarium can be a real pain in the ass. They are fragile, develop leaks easily, can't be drilled, and aren't lightproof.
I'd go for a simple rubbermaid-tote setup like a flood-and-drain.
VERY simple and cheap to assemble.

[Good_Vibrations]

stinkyattic,

Hey brah thanks for the reply. I will be using a 10 gallon aquarium, running a air pump to a 12" air stone set at the bottom of the tank. I plan to cover the glass with a black mylar to block the light from getting to the roots. Using 1 1/2 - 2" styrofoam as a floating platform with holes cut into to it to suspend 3" mesh pots lined with coconut fiber and using a 50/50 perlite/vermiculite mix as the medium. I want to purchase either a 400 wat metal halide or hps light.

Would appreciate any advice, as I am new to this growing process, or growing at all. The reason I am using this set-up is because I work at a pet store and can get a discount on the stuff needed to make it. :rasta:

[Zandor]

Everything sounds good except for the fish tank. You can take the other parts ad a couple of 5 gallon buckets or even a couple of 3 gallon buckets and make a DWC system.

[Good_Vibrations]

Zandor,

could you give me a little more direction on how to set it up with two 5 gallon buckets? If I went this route should I use a 6" or two 1" air stones?






*Anything I post here is purely hypothtical, I do not condone anything against the law.*:rasta: