which hydroponic system works the best??

[Opie Yutts]

For best results the pots are not submerged. I lower my nute level as my roots get longer, leaving only a few inches of roots in nutes and a few exposed to air. They like it this way.

[oldsanclem]

Ebb and flow its simple and all parts at a DIY
Buckets, pump, fitting, hose, timmer, gravel I have set up a few. 50-200 gallons 5 buckets to 70 +- if you do a search on my Oldsanclem, and sanclem, its in there.
Donut shop used buckets are about 75 cents each, garden hose1/2 , T's 3/8 granit works as good a hydrocorn.
Main thing buy good pot growing ferts, and haul ass.
If your trying go with a 1-3 buckes go bubbler.
O yea one thing always buy a 2-3 times the flow that need and mag drive only. !!!!

[Bachelorpads]

Just a quick note on H2O2. Hydrogen peroxide will kill the bacteria (good and bad) in the res. If you are growing with an already healthy res, it is a very bad idea to add Hydrogen Peroxide to increase oxygen levels.

When my plants are young I also submerge the bottom of the net pots. This guarantees the roots of the young plants are reaching the water. As Opie said, just bring the water level down as the roots grow out of the pot.

[latewood]

Just a quick note on H2O2. Hydrogen peroxide will kill the bacteria (good and bad) in the res. If you are growing with an already healthy res, it is a very bad idea to add Hydrogen Peroxide to increase oxygen levels.

When my plants are young I also submerge the bottom of the net pots. This guarantees the roots of the young plants are reaching the water. As Opie said, just bring the water level down as the roots grow out of the pot.

The one thing not mentioned here is; You can use h2o2 in chemical nute recipes, but not organic recipes...for the reasons above...buy some hygrozyme and play it safe.

On the other note about the netpots and roots.

Young plants should not get submerged, because they are not strong/big enough to take in the oxygen necessary and will drown (the oxygenated solution does not contain enough oxygen to sustain a plant with little or no roots)...Actually, You want netpots that have not showed roots 1/4-1/2inch above waterline, so that medium stays wet, but roots reach out and get stronger seeking out nourishment.

Once they have a strong root system, then you should keep solution...right up to, or slightly above bottom of netpot.

It is a matter of choice at that point. peace

latewood:smokin:

[Bachelorpads]

I actually clone in just a DWC bucket with the tips of the clones in the water about 1/2-1 inch. Just ph adjusted water with a slightly oversized air pump and they root about 90% or more in anywhere from 6-10 days. I never have the tips out of water as i have found mine seem to grow faster. Maybe not all strains will react that way though.

[latewood]

Interesting...

and, Opie, I love ya man, and don't mean to pick on ya...(probably, cause you post so much trying to help everybody.)
but, In my opinion...DWC is the most work of any of the hydro methods...all that water toting...I like my big system where I just pump water/solution into a big rez...otherwise I would be hauling 40-50 gallons of water a week...hell no...not me, I always have some kind of DWC going,but I am taking the summer off. After these 6 plants in various hydro systems, finish...I am doing a 'Monster' soil grow until fall.

right now I have Misty Blue, Papaya, white widow, C99xNL5, and something kinda/sorta local...LOL Ja'maka'Mon, and waiting on NYCD. gotta start a couple of them...As soon as they arrive.

sorry, didn't mean to ramble on...It just comes out! lw