AQUA-Ponics my step by step

[Gatekeeper777]

Since there is little information of the topic. I am going to post my results.
I have 2 small 28 Quart/ 27 liter plastic bins from walmart. I choose plastic over metal so there is less risk of chemicals reacting with container. and releasing toxins into the water. I am using Natural solutions flora micro and flora grow at 1/2 strength ( due to clones and natural variables) I am also using one cap full of super thrive every week.

Gatekeeper777 Reviewed by Gatekeeper777 on 09-09-2010. AQUA-Ponics my step by step Since there is little information of the topic. I am going to post my results. I have 2 small 28 Quart/ 27 liter plastic bins from walmart. I choose plastic over metal so there is less risk of chemicals reacting with container. and releasing toxins into the water. I am using Natural solutions flora micro and flora grow at 1/2 strength ( due to clones and natural variables) I am also using one cap full of super thrive every week. Rating: 5

[Gatekeeper777]

I am using a poor mans CO2 set up with one gallon of warm water with one pack of yeast mixed with 1 1/2 cups sugar with a hose running to my plant tank. I also took a cheep plastic cake lid and made a clone dome. and burred it in rocks. I am using river pea gravel from Lowes 40# bag $ 4.00
The the timer kicks and the tank floods the water creates a seal and saturates the leaves in CO2. the timer kicks on every hour for 15 minutes.

[Gatekeeper777]

About 2 weeks into my hydro project I noticed heavy algae build up.
I went to walmart and purchased 6 algae eating fish to throw into the reserve water tank.
Also any clippings I take from the plants. burnt leaves. dead leaves etc etc.... I place them into the water reserve tank.

[Gatekeeper777]

as you can see by my the pics the algae is in the tank with the babies and well established.

[Gatekeeper777]

these clones are less then one week old and gong very well.

[Gatekeeper777]

these 2 clones are 2 1/2 weeks old and are exploding in growth.

[Gatekeeper777]

and you can see all 7 babies are doing very nice in this pic.
They will stay in this container for their whole life.

[Gatekeeper777]

When they are ready to bloom I will take out the flora micro and replace it with flora bloom.
I have a total of six algae eating fish in my water tank.
If the fish eat all my algae the algae water is replaced fresh every hour with new algae spores thanks to the tank with the plants.
So it all ends up being a self sustaining project.

I will keep all informed as to the progress of the plants with pics and commentary and welcome comments tips and tricks.
2 weeks before I harvest I will pull all flora products and rely on the nutes in the water . I will then restart using no flora micro or flora grow for a radical new method of growing .

Props to all those brave enough to go before me.

[martyrprojekt]

Wow man...It's like Aqua ponic herb has a soul mate! We should get you guys together...he has done all the leg work that you are just now figuring out.

Have fun with all that man...I do not have the patience for it.

[Gatekeeper777]

Yes, Props go to him. Actually i fell into this by accident so I figured I would give it a shot. Props to all the POT PIONEERS.