To be honest they both look like they would work for what your trying to do. I think the roots would have no trouble at all growing down through the bottoms of the 1 gal and into the grow rocks. I have never used the water farm before, so i cannot comment on how it works. (although it seems very similar to a regular DWC bucket only with a ring for the drip) But I have done DWC and know it works well, and fast for root growth. So just try not to cut any roots badly and it should be a painless procedure!! Good luck, laterz..


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