gainesvillegreen thank you for the clarification, much needed.
Everyone keeps saying DWC, but for some reason I really have ebb & flow embedded in my mind.

I was actually going to purchase an air pump, I have an airstone on it way- But i was using that for a 40 gallon reservoir to keep that aerated.

I do rather like the idea of having a somewhat unique setup too Do you think it'll yield??

Again thank you for your help gainesville, I feel a lot more comfortable with what I'm doing now