The problem with aero, as a subject, is that most people are not aware of what TRUE AERO is. Itiswhatitis has it going on- hp/accumulator/low gph mist heads/root chamber deep enugh to accomodate massive root structures. That said, his grow would benefit from some tweaking. I asked him (in another thread) to post root pics.

Can you grow in a lesser aero system? Hell yes, BUT...

As Below- So Above

The healthier the roots, the healthier the plant. So keep your eyes focused on how the roots are responding, and the plant will take care of itself.

Learning what to look for root-wise, and how to achieve it, is a simple science. The ideal Aero Root Systems (ARS) comes from knowing how to tweak the TAE- True Aero Environment.

First, you need to understand how the roots feed, well actually, the bacteria on the roots. Feed them big macs instead of sliders combined with too much food at any given meal, do this too often, and your roots will suffer just as we would from eating too much, too often. In aero feeding problems present themselves sooner, rather than later.

In order to achieve TAE you need a root chamber big enough (and deep enough) to provide ample space around each root mass. Without this the roots will never reach their full potential to feed and process the nutrients.

Atomized nutrients are in a size range of 20-80 microns. In order to achieve this you need a combination of high pressure (>50 psi) combined with low flow misting heads (< 1gph). FYI One mist head is all you need per 3-4cft of chamber volume. Feed time is one second or less every 9-10 minutes!

There is a lot more to it, but this should at least give those interested a place to start, and a goal to reach.