How to build and maintain your own custom bubbler DWC grow

[Zandor]

raise your Ph to about 5.8 now and they will have more nutrients available to them at this cycle of life.

There is a chart in the FAQ section that will show you the different nutrients available to the plant at variable Ph levels.

http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-faqs...u-can-use.html

[xcrispi]

Hey Deft ,
Hope I'm not a pest .
Also in response to Freewheelin's q's about both systems being intergrated = If airstone ever clogs you have dripring , dripring clogs you have airstone . Plan B type thing , is why I did it w/ mine . If neither ever fail = 1 way oxygenated root sys , -n- happy happy girls .

I'm at 5 weeks now w/ my virgin run of dwc / drip combos w/ only 2 buckets and I'm blown away w/ results . I bet 3/4 to a full LB. per bucket if it keeps getting denser - never done the strain before ?
Peace
Crispi :jointsmile:

[deftdrummer]

Thanks Zandor, your wisdom is always much appreciated. I will make the adjustments. Do you have any good resources that specifically tell what elements MJ needs during all phases of growth? This would help myself and probably others in maintaining the correct pH at all times.

Crispi, no need to feel like a pest I enjoy anybody that takes interest and is willing to contribute to the thread, after all if it were just me talking nobody would benefit cause I'm no expert. By the way what you were saying about the dual system backup is an excellent example, I never thought about that but it makes perfect sense. Thanks crispi

[5150]

WoW this is a freaking Awesome thread. i am going to be trying out the bucket pretty soon. (Noob) and this is a great reference to look over for my 1st grow. thanks!! :thumbsup:


Now for the questions hee hee...

On the halo's then was something mentioned about salt build up. could you use distilled water to prevent this? or if the tap water is too harsh?

you have the water cycle set 15 every 2hrs. when are you going to switch (or recommend) it to 24hr?

[deftdrummer]

5150 thanks for tuning in and thanks for the compliments. Regardless of what type of water you use you will still have salt buildups. This is due to the nutrient solution staying when the water evaporates. Also, I am no longer on a 15 min every 2 hours watering cycle. We are currently on 24 hour drip systems since the roots have dropped down into the nutrient reservoir.

[xcrispi]

Hey Deft ,
Heres a link to the current pics. I spoke of . These homemade gizmos rock bro. , 4 of these buckets will fill my 11 x 12 ft room I bet . Can't wait to see how they work out for you !

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-gr...e-5-weeks.html

Peace bro.
Crispi :jointsmile:

[deftdrummer]

06-13-07 Day #23 of Veg.
Cab Temp: 80F
RH: 51%
Nutrient Temp: 77.4F
PPM: 1058
pH: 5.8

We topped the biggest plant yesterday so here is a picture of the topping site. Now the plants are all the same size and we will top the others in a day or so also. We topped just above the 5th node and there are several potential bud sites below it.

[TheGreenFog]

Hey, Deft...just wanted to say that I really like the thread. Great log. Great build. Great consistency with your info and lots of awesome pictures. Thanks for showing me up.

Good stuff, man. Will be watching the whole way for sure. Your plants look excellent as well. :greenthumb: REP+


The Fog :rastasmoke:

[deftdrummer]

Hey green fog thanks! This is my first grow log and my first grow that i'm trying to be detailed on, I figure if anything goes wrong along the way at least people will be there to help rather than just posting a random thread somewhere in hopes that someone will help me out. I checked out your grow and it is very similar to mine except for the soil(?) We have 3 mothers under a T5 also, I think your grow log was pretty comprehensive, I actually looked at it a few times before making this one and it gave me ideas. Thanks for checking it out I can't wait to get some knock you on your ass chronic from this grow.

[TheGreenFog]

Well, I'm not sure if you're sure you looked at the right one. In the JOURNAL, there is no soil used. It is rockwool with hydroton rocks in a dripper/ebb & flow system. In fact, I am trying to get a second log up...been trying for a while. I'm just such a perfectionist, that I wanted to make a short pictorial video of the first grow to start off the second one, but that is taking WAY too long, so I'll probably just throw it up there and smack the video onto the end of JOAMM I when I get around to finishing it. LoL

Be cool.


The Fog :rastasmoke: