I use a drip system. My fisrt system ,I did alot of looking before I got it. I like it and it is easy to take care of. Still do daily checks but only takes a few minute and some PH balanced water to top it off. Check out (how are my girls doing ). just down this page. You need a few things to make it easier. PH pen and TDS pen and a good light. I have a 400 HPS for flowering and a MH conversion bulb for veg that way I didn't need 2 different light systems. This is my first hydro, 300 times faster than soil. I tried soil first but it sucked compared to hydro. Drips you can leave running 24/7 easy. I don't have a green thumb so if I can do it you can too. Check out my pics they are northern lights, next grow is orange bud skunk. beans are on the way. Hope this helps