Which hydro system should I use?

[texashustle]

I've been reading and reading, built a grow box from rubbermaids and its a little hot around 85 degrees even with 3 fans. I was going to DWC as it the easiest hydro but read its not good for high temps. So I was thinking drip or ebb and flow. Which is best for higher temps? I can make any of the 3 pretty easy. Also saw aeroponics but not sure how to make that but sure I can. Which should I choose? Thanks guys. I really like this forum so far. :jointsmile:

texashustle Reviewed by texashustle on 08-22-2009. Which hydro system should I use? I've been reading and reading, built a grow box from rubbermaids and its a little hot around 85 degrees even with 3 fans. I was going to DWC as it the easiest hydro but read its not good for high temps. So I was thinking drip or ebb and flow. Which is best for higher temps? I can make any of the 3 pretty easy. Also saw aeroponics but not sure how to make that but sure I can. Which should I choose? Thanks guys. I really like this forum so far. :jointsmile: Rating: 5

[SauceeMcGee]

what are your temps? You really shouldn't be growing at all until you get proper ventilation and the ability to manage your temps...

SMG

[texashustle]

what are your temps? You really shouldn't be growing at all until you get proper ventilation and the ability to manage your temps...

SMG

Around 85 as I stated. :thumbsup: I have proper ventilation it just hot here in Texas.

[SauceeMcGee]

Are your lights on at night or during the day? There is always a way to manage your temperatures. Higher temps = stress to the plant = hermaphrodites / stunted growth / poor quality bud. Another bad thing about high temps is it mucks with nutrient uptake by the plant too.

Get that under control and we'll see what happens,

SMG

[texashustle]

Are your lights on at night or during the day? There is always a way to manage your temperatures. Higher temps = stress to the plant = hermaphrodites / stunted growth / poor quality bud. Another bad thing about high temps is it mucks with nutrient uptake by the plant too.

Get that under control and we'll see what happens,

SMG

Im going to run auto flowering plants so 24 hr light cycle to start.

[SauceeMcGee]

Sounds good but I can't stress enough how important it is to lower your temps.

70 - 75 is what you're going for. See if you can get an AC unit in there.

SMG

[martyrprojekt]

So here is my 2 cents. For whatever its worth:


Even with an autoflower genetic... You will never need to go 24 hour light cycles with hydroponics. Your plants also need rest in order to grow properly. You will need to run an 18/6 for veg and then 12/12 for flower. You need to read up more on this. Your res temperature is fine as long as you can do either a dutch drip ring, or ebb and flow. Start with drip...easy to do and you manage your plants feeding more effectively.

On to my second tidbit (or cent). You need to seriously consider starting with a couple plants first from seedling. You will be an expert by the time you are done flowering. Keep a log here and post questions. We will help you out.

So go and get a tray...go to home depot and get the things you need for your drip system...and start growing. Start with 5 seeds and go from there. I swear it will be worth the effort...plus it will teach you about things you never thought to ask. When it becomes scary is when you know how many nutes to add just by eyeballing.

Oh yeah, get a ppm/ph meter...you will need it!

[SauceeMcGee]

Even with an autoflower genetic... You will never need to go 24 hour light cycles with hydroponics. Your plants also need rest in order to grow properly. You will need to run an 18/6 for veg and then 12/12 for flower.

False, autoflowering strains do not need a rest period because they are automatically triggered by their genetically programmed hormone production to begin flowering despite what light cycle you have them on. Not to mention that Cannabis is a C3 plant that doesn't do much in the dark. Check out this link if you think I am incorrect: Need the dark | Cannabis Culture Magazine

With autoflowering strains, it is nice to be able to have lights on 24 hours because the more light, the more photosynthesis, the more bud you're going to get off of those small plants.

For real though, if you REALLY want to do hydro, use hempy buckets because they are the SIMPLEST thing to use...ever...period...look what they can do with hardly any difficulty at all: http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-log/...ah-purple.html

Do listen to MP though, when he says do some reading, he's absolutely right. Do all the research possible you can on a question you think could be answered by a simple google search or a search on these forums.

The search button is your friend,

SMG

[bubbleboy]

Cannabis is not legal in Texas, you might want to rethink your actions here on this forum. People do get arrested for what they say now days.
However Mexico just made drug possession legal. :hippy:

[LOC NAR on probation]

Cannabis is not legal in Texas, you might want to rethink your actions here on this forum. People do get arrested for what they say now days.
However Mexico just made drug possession legal. :hippy:

I'm on my way to Mexico now as an illeagle alien to make my fortune. LOL

If they can do it to US then I can do it to them. LOL