activity was in my own neck of the woods. Was "forced" into retirement but if I was you I would look into something that has a good bud to leaf ratio /Cough cough (Big Bud I read about but cant remember flower time). If you want something that can be reused for media then you already took a step towards Hydrotron. After grow we used to dump it into a big stock pot, boil for an hour and then rinse out. Used same tron for 2 years. RW you have to be carefull with as it holds water really well. I also agree whole heartedly with Dru about veg. 1 week veg will make a huge difference.