I'd go with DWC system (Deep Water Culture, also known as a bubbler). They are easy and cheap to build, relatively easy to maintain, and you get great results.

You're definitely going to want a pH Meter, and an EC/TDS Meter (I recommend the Bluelab Truncheon's). At first you can actually get away with a standard test tube and solution pH test kit, and you don't really need an EC/TDS meter, but you will get better results.

Most, if not all, the info you need on DWC systems can be found here: http://boards.cannabis.com/hydroponi...-dwc-club.html

In my opinion, soil was great, but I just love hydro. Anyways, good luck to you! :jointsmile: