Grand Daddy Purp 600Watt Bio-Buckets

[Cyclonite]

Decided to document my new venture, heres what we have.

5 GDP clones 1 Lavender clone

600 watt digital HPS

6 - 5 gallon buckets

1 - 18 gal res.

1-396 GPH pump

2 - Airpumps (1 nice one)

2 Fans


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Im running a bio-bucket system which is in essence a modified Recirculating DWC bucket system. Bio buckets attempt to put beneficial bacteria at work so you don't have to as much. I used tap water to fill the system and ran it for 2 days then I added the plants and beneficial bacteria (SubCulture from GH).

The SubCulture isn't needed from what I have heard but I figured it would speed the process. I have read some negative things about subculture but it didn't make sense to me so im making my own evaluation and so far so good.

Heres a couple pics of my setup and the clones. The water is active with bacteria evident by some foam and a fresh yeasty smell. They have lava rock in 8" netpots to colonize and establish a protective root zone that will have added health benefits.

Im attempting to go without changing the res out the entire grow, I will add fresh water as needed and re-up nutes as needed attempting to keep control of the salt levels. PH should be kept in check by the B.Bs after my initial dose of PH down.

Temps aren't an issue this time around since its nice and cool now...I have ran in the mid 70s on occasion though, im sure I have a couple light leaks but not many at all. With the combination of B.B, recirculation, and mucho air I hope to not have to deal with hydro nasties....I have a terrible taste in my mouth from the dreaded brown algae...that stuff is not joke. I had to replant in soil.

Heres some pics same 2 pics 1 week apart...you can tell which is a little bigger...they are labeled incorrectly.

Cyclonite Reviewed by Cyclonite on 10-10-2007. Grand Daddy Purp 600Watt Bio-Buckets Decided to document my new venture, heres what we have. 5 GDP clones 1 Lavender clone 600 watt digital HPS 6 - 5 gallon buckets 1 - 18 gal res. Rating: 5

[Cyclonite]

Oh and anyone with bio filter or GH Subculture experience please chime in. What can I expect from subculture as far as smells visuals ect....will I get crap on my roots thats good that needs to be left alone?

[shaggytodope]

That shit funked up my whole 70 gallon res, had to dump it. It got all cloudy and frothy within 12 hours, HATED IT. Advanced nutrients pirahna powder is the same buggies without the funked up crap. I dont use any of it anymore, I just keep my system sterile 24/7

[Cyclonite]

I think its supposed to, my res cleared up within a few days and the roots are exploding.

[Cyclonite]

Got some new pics...3 days from the start of week 3. Everything is going good...plants look healthy and res is good. The bio makes it smell like a fish tank but everything looks clear.

[Cyclonite]

Here we are at week 3 doing fine...great short tight growth. I hear GDP is 90% indica.

[Cyclonite]

Ok time to go 12/12 here are some pics...also got a few in coco as well, I rescued them from a bad hydro setup they are getting big.

[Cyclonite]

Anyone interested in this? I welcome questions and suggestions.

[Number 1 DJ]

word yo im intrested i been reading along and am very currious to know the taste smoke and high cuz i think grand dad is in my future soon

[BigWeed]

Anyone interested in this? I welcome questions and suggestions.

Ill check it out because I have some GDP clones Im growing. Im not in hydro but I want to see how yours turn out.:rasta::rastasmoke:imp: