Quote Originally Posted by Snooga
thank you to all the hydro jedi masters, ok so i wanted to grow in a closet, its about 2x4, i dont know if thats too small, but its already bright white, light can't escape when its closed, and theres a sliding window for circulation, and for my hydro set up, i was looking at this 600W HPS Plantastar Bubbleponicsâ?˘ Kit (SH Hydroponics, Inc. > Special Combo Deals) it comes with everything i need, does this sound proper?
I think the bubbleponics system's 'direct injection' system over waters the root system causing root rot very quickly.

I would agree a simple DWC system will suit you fine. However using Rubbermaids with multiple net pots can be risky. Lets say you grow 3 plants from seed and one turns out to be a male. Well in a DWC system the roots will grow extremely long and all three plants roots will grow together into a ball. If you had to remove one of the plants for whatever reason, you will have the leftover roots in the Rubbermaid still which will evetually rot and cause problems!

To avoid this, I would suggest a DWC 5gal bucket system. 'Bubble bucket' Which can also be made at home for fairly cheap. Each plant is in its own bucket which makes maintainability much easier. And is also more mobile.

The 600w HPS is more than enough for your square footage. Just heat might become an issue.

Rise Above :bigsmoke:
crunde85 Reviewed by crunde85 on . I Need Some Major Schoolin for Setting Up My First Hydro System I wanna start a hydro system, but don't know what to do, i just wanna grow a few plants just for me to toke up, but i definatly wanna do it THE RIGHT WAY, and not the EASIEST CHEAPEST, O SNAP I WASTED MONEY AND TIME AND ENERGY TO GROW THIS CRAPPY GANJA. do you just buy hydro systems or make em, i seen something called hempy buckets and it seemed to be good for beginners, where can i get it. i mean really im pretty much the new dude on his first day of work, not knowin what ta do. It seems Rating: 5