I've got some things I've learned in the past few weeks of starting a hydroponic project,that I should mention.

First thing,is to make sure you cover the slots in the basket with hydroton. That way light won't get to your res. below. In turn growing algae in your bucket. BLACK BUCKETS are BEST! Adding an airstone to your solution to give the roots some oxygen,is a plus!

Algae on top of the hydroton is fine! Algae won't grow without light or nutrients. No harm no foul.

You should always clean your res.at every nute change.

Make sure you clean your hydroton with clean ph'd water.

Now I know by learning these things would be of help to anyone that does this for the first time,like myself. I'll post some before and after of my lil'shocked clone.

Ga.