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I'm pleased to announce I am going to do an Aquaponic Grow for my next harvest. This will be organic and made with inexpensive materials.
I have some motivated and interested people behind me and it will be killer :)
These trees have a lot of big buds on them. I am about 5 days out of harvest on most of my strains.
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Your grow looks like a jungle. It's pretty cool. :)
YA-MAN FAROUT
Daddy
What are you using for lights / How much you using?
-C
Thanks for the input. Its an experimental grow using venturis as aerators and suckit buckits as containers.
Using about 2000 watts.
I have alternating sets of lights. I have 9x 20 watt CFL w/aluminum cone fixtures in 6500k, 2x 1000 hps watt fixtures, 1x 200 watt FLOURESCENT grow light in 6500k, 1x 70 watt security light modified w/remote ballast and aluminum reflector, 1x UV-A 18" flourescent blacklight 12000k.
They all come on at different times with 3 timers; this has many benefits from night and day simulation to cooling.
I've always found the emulation of the rise and fall of the sun to be interesting. I'm not entirely sure it's that critical for *MOST* plant development but I'm sure there are plants that really do depend upon this for survival.
Are you running the kW HIDs vertically or using reflectors/hoods/tubes?
kind of, both, heres a pic
they are hung vertically but they are tipped on their sides
waiting on mostly amber trichs for sleep effect
going to harvest in <3 days
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Harvested a Jungle Plant. BLUE DREAM...
:jumphappy:Blue Dream comes from what parents? nice looking buds
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Originally Posted by Daddynobucks
I believe it's blueberry x haze, correct me if im wrong though.
Hey aquaherb, did you run into any jaguars? Hahahaa. Did you find your system beneficial compared to your put effort? In otherwords, has it been beneficial in med growth? Let us know. Im sure there is alot of people interested on your outcome.
Peace
Indeed it is. Your actually the first person who has responded to any of my posts in a long time. I learned a lot of information during this grow. I think I have the technology now to provide P and K without killing fish in an Aquaponic setup.
I acquired knowledge in: Aeration, Sterilization, Alternate Odor Control, Chemical Nutrients, Siphons, Atomization of Pesticides, Electrical Code, and New System Design and concepts.
These meds are good, I tried some already even though its only been drying a few days.
I grew "Purple Kush", "Bubble Gum", "Blue Dream", "Grand Daddy Purple", "Voodoo Kush", and "Bubbleberry".
I averaged 4 ounces on each of my larger plants, with one tipping the scales at 7 Ounces. I harvested about 2 pounds of medicine on 2,000 watts of multispectrum/angle lighting. I could do better, but what the hell it was just an experiment anyway.
I am doing an Aquaponic grow again with all the technology I have refined in my trials. I am confident I will be able to overcome P and K nutrient deficiencies during bloom without killing the fish. I will be incorporating worms, rabbits, and carp as nutrients for my next grow. Since I know electrical code now I will be making some interesting devices to help me be more self-sufficient.
Thanks for the kind words.
picture: my big "Suckit Bucket" plant
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Originally Posted by AquaponicHerb
This is what I am aiming for aquaponicherb- but trying to go the LED route. It's going to be costly but not impossible, im just gathering more info now. I have my fish tank running already with a bottom filter to set up my aeroponic system. Can we IM and exchange concept and theorize on how I can better set this up. Let me know because this is very close to what I want to do- maybe a tad smaller though....
Peace
I can tell you how you're going to want to go if you go LED for large plants - wall-mounted panels and ceiling-suspended panels.Quote:
Originally Posted by 420session
Wow thats great Aqua... I am still planning on experimenting with your suckit bucket but I wanted to get these autos done quick so I can have some meds while I experiment with normal strains.
Some of the things you are experimenting with are amazing. I still remember when I saw the fish in your rez. Incredible.
Yeah, I was looking at some wall mounted LEDs but had a hard time finding 660nm on them. Khyberkitsune- I've been reading your threads, goods stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by khyberkitsune
Aquaponics what are your plans for your next grow, what are your expectations and goals?
"Yeah, I was looking at some wall mounted LEDs but had a hard time finding 660nm on them. Khyberkitsune- I've been reading your threads, goods stuff! "
My first two google hits for 'UFO Light' brought up $499 and $469 panels. For 90w. With mostly 630nm. Wow. Thank goodness I'm lower than that, way lower, with better balance of 630/660 and 460.
check this ufo out... much better than the 90w 1w diode ones and the price isnt horrible.
120w LED Grow Light UFO Style - NEW
Haha, 'quality-made USA Bridgelux" yea, no thanks. There's a reason I didn't use Bridgelux in my panels. They burn too easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by GetThisOrDie
Also - given the panel is using nearly the same cooling as mine - no way in hell would 3w diodes operate inside that panel. If they do operate, that's way too much heat in such a confined space.
Thanks. When this video is out the "Suckit Bucket" will make more sense.
My goal is to get optimal bloom nutrients to flowering plants in an Aquaponic system. I will be using a new method involving Bell Siphons and Venturi Injectors to achieve this.
I will shoot for about 1.25 pounds on 1000 watts. I want to get my efficiency up eventually to 1.5 to 2.0 pounds per light, but that is not my primary concern. This technology is so valuable (Aquaponics) that any research dedicated to it will be appreciated by future generations (especially cannabis growers). Right now it lacks the flowering production but it has the potential to get not only huge yields but full tasty smoke with all the vigor of Hydro and no expensive chemicals - plus you can grow fish (awesome).
My system partially constructed. I tore down my old one into tiny pieces as I always love the building process. I have designed some pretty cool gadgets and I can't wait to test them out. I am tinkering with a sustainable duck weed genesis pod that will sustain my fish for eternity.
By the idea of using LED's for a grow is awesome. I think pretty soon LED's will be pushing better luminous efficiency than HID's.