I would also that you put in the reservoir a good size air stone or two the type that are used in aquarium (fish tanks we call them in little old england) your plants will love that oxygenated nute solution running all over their roots.
You only get out of it what you put into it and like Cannakeeper said its not easy but worth the hard work,don't be lazy and cut corners or you may regret it. :smokin: