Alright, I know that there are a whole crap load of posts on hydro, but I have a few specific questions I was wondering if anyone could help me with:
(my system is a 18 gal rubbermaid bin aerated by air pump and bubble stones with 1 net filled with vermiculite/perlite mix(but planning on starting few more plants) and my nutrient supply is limited to shultz plant food and molasses, i know it's bad, but the little guy is growing so far)

1. The growspace I am using gets plenty of air, but it may be a little too cool. What is the minimum temp for growing? Also, i bought an aquarium water heater, i figure there wont be any problem with it as long as the roots dont get too close... assuming it is fine, what is the optimum temp?

2. BIG issue- nutrient supplies- apparently there are no garden supplies stores around my town for like 50 miles, so I have no idea what I can use to supplement feeding nor do I have access to a ppm meter or any fancy gadgets. How much plant food or molasses should i administer and how often? What the F can I substitute for nutrients? atleast temporarily, which leads me into my next question...

3. Anybody know a reputable site to order pretty inexpensive supplies with an emphasis on discreteness? (thats not asking too much)

4. not related to hydro, but ive also got 6 other plants in soil, can cooler climate stunt their growth or induce high levels of stress? if so, what can i do about that because i am running them under a flourescent light that stays pretty darn cool (please keep cost in mind for this question)?

any other tips you might think of, just let me know as any advice will be most appreciated...(ill try to get pics soon)
---MJmenehune
:rasta: <-----me after you lend a guiding hand
MaryjaneMenehune Reviewed by MaryjaneMenehune on . Hydro Questions: Help!!! Alright, I know that there are a whole crap load of posts on hydro, but I have a few specific questions I was wondering if anyone could help me with: (my system is a 18 gal rubbermaid bin aerated by air pump and bubble stones with 1 net filled with vermiculite/perlite mix(but planning on starting few more plants) and my nutrient supply is limited to shultz plant food and molasses, i know it's bad, but the little guy is growing so far) 1. The growspace I am using gets plenty of air, but Rating: 5