Hey everybody! I have some questions that I need help with...
to start with you may want some info on my situation:
Over the past couple of weeks I have been researching a bunch of the hydro setups and grow tents/boxes etc..., and I have decided to go with the DWC method because it seems relatively simple and doesnt require a water pump. I plan to build a system myself, including a cabinet. I am trying to keep things stealthy and cheap, (advice?) so the cabinet will be about 2x2x3(I only plan on growing 4 smaller plants, thats 1 plant per sq. foot, suitable for SOG). I also live where its pretty chilly, my room temps can be as low as 40F at night...I plan on using a multi-spec, 500 watt equivalent CFL w/ 7000 lumen output. This seems adequate, 1,000 lumens less than the preferred 2,000 per square foot, but I think a reflective coating will compensate. Because I am using a CFL bulb, little heat will be generated, which means I will have to go for another source of heat, any recomendations on a heater setup? maybe attach ducting to a small space heater and feed it into the grow box? For keeping the reservoir warm I have a fish tank heater, so water temp shouldnt be a problem. To save on precious grow space I plan on having a 3 gallon or less reservoir. Heating and ventilating properly is really the major issue. Im actually thinking about having a few tiny exhaust holes strategically placed to even out heat distribution, with no exhaust fan, so scent could be an issue, im not clear on all the methods to deal with odor. To compensate for the crappy ventilation, I plan on feeding Co2 into the box along w/ the heat via simple sugar/yeast generator.

ok now a list of questions...
-I have come across conflicting nutrient application methods, so: When first placing the sprout into the DWC system, what strength should the nutrient solution be and for how long should I keep using that nutrient strength, and what are the proper levels throughout the grow cycle?...
-What would be best way to heat the grow box?
-Recomended grow cabinet plans/materials? (I can come up w/ my own, just lookin for some other ideas...)
-How to neutralize odors without using a carbon scrubber?
-Tips for maintaining STEALTH grow operation?
- And most of all, Do you have any kind of advice that can help me better my grow box/hydro setup?

Im on a pretty low budget, so Im building everything myself. If i had the $$ I would just buy a kit from Stealth Hydro and a grow tent, but ha... I'll keep dreamin. My actual plans for building the setup have gone as far as this; 3 gallon tub w/ lid, Netpots (should I go homemade or store-bought?), air pump w/ hose+splitter+airstones, single multi-spec 7,000 lumen bulb, all housed in homemade cabinet w/ the insides painted w/ a reflective coating. Add some kind of heater, nutrients, medium and I think Im set, oh and of course a pH test/balance kit, thermometer/hygrometer, oscilating fan and I think thats all I'll need, right? Im estimating a cost of about $160 for all of the supplies needed for my first grow
KingSloth Reviewed by KingSloth on . Homemade Hydro MindF**k Hey everybody! I have some questions that I need help with... to start with you may want some info on my situation: Over the past couple of weeks I have been researching a bunch of the hydro setups and grow tents/boxes etc..., and I have decided to go with the DWC method because it seems relatively simple and doesnt require a water pump. I plan to build a system myself, including a cabinet. I am trying to keep things stealthy and cheap, (advice?) so the cabinet will be about 2x2x3(I only plan Rating: 5