I don't like putting holes in the bottom of containers, because they can leak. Instead I use a small submersible pump to pump out liquids.

Turtle is right no need to recirculate, unless you're growing trees.
Gen Reviewed by Gen on . input wanted on hydro garden concept I'm interested in experimenting with Hydroponics, however I don't wanna start a huge system yet. I'd like some input on a small water culture system that I'd like to start. Basically, I would use a 5 gallon bucket as both the growing container and the reservoir. It would not recirculate water, but would use an air stone. I would change out the water and nutrients every few days. I'd use rockwool as a growing medium and keep a close eye on the ph. Would this work? Or is it absolutely Rating: 5