I received my user card in about 6 weeks, but I'm still awaiting my grower's card. My son gave me a closet hydro setup from years ago. I have both MH and HPS lighting. I have a small pump, to pump nutrients into the upper trays (I thought I'd use Rockwool for the medium). But in the box of stuff - there is a small aquarium air pump. Would I use that for anything?

From what I've read, buying clones seems like a great start..I assume the clones would be female and that starting with clones gives me a couple of weeks head start over seeds. If I had 5 plants, could I not make 5 clones before they start flowering?

Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.