@stinkyattic
By slime do you mean nute build up or something like algae? I've got a few things already on hand that might help keep stave off biological problems....
1) I have a UV aquarium sterilizer that I could use to keep the water clean.
2) I also have 2 Ionic Breezes with UV bulbs. The Ionic Breezes aren't great for getting rid of the smell but they will disinfect the air and kill mould etc.

Do you think using these will help make the system more automated?
Also, might the UV sterilizer screw with the nutes?
DrDichotomy Reviewed by DrDichotomy on . What's the most hands-off method? I was wondering... is there a hydro/aero method or nute schedule that doesn't take much maintainence? I don't want to use soil but I also don't want to have to check pH, TDS etc constantly. Any tips are welcome. Rating: 5