Ok, so I am going to give my first hydro thumb a try, I was thinking along the lines of building my own system, rather than paying outrageous money for one.

I was thinking 5in x 5in x 4ft square PVC fence post to start off. And having my plants 16 inches apart. Now that will be the main component to hold the pots, and run the water through, so will I also need a pond pump of sorts, and also hydroton clay pellets? For a resevoir I was thinking a dark blue rubbermaid tote. I need a little help on what I will need for hoses, ph tester pen, what will my optimal PPM be, what nutes to use in the water, what pH should the water be, what temp should the water be, etc.

I appreciate any input.
THContent Reviewed by THContent on . What will I need for a hydroponic grow? Ok, so I am going to give my first hydro thumb a try, I was thinking along the lines of building my own system, rather than paying outrageous money for one. I was thinking 5in x 5in x 4ft square PVC fence post to start off. And having my plants 16 inches apart. Now that will be the main component to hold the pots, and run the water through, so will I also need a pond pump of sorts, and also hydroton clay pellets? For a resevoir I was thinking a dark blue rubbermaid tote. I need a little help Rating: 5