NEED ADVICE ON 1ST GROW

[wildchick]

we have decided to built our own hydro box for the first run , we bought two rubbermaid tote boxes and bought Air Bubbler, 3"baskets, air lines, air rocks, many gallons of distilled water, ph up/down chemicals , ph tester,3 pack starter nukes,clay rocks for basket and will be lighting it with this light http://www.htgsupply.com/productdeta...?productID=208
So whats a girl to do without a good man to grow for her, DO IT HERSELF and be self dependent, so me and room-mate is doing it after months of thought in our large unused basement. We also got two medium fans for air flow and already had vents for air out and have a real super nice central air and stays very cool down in basement year around.
We will drill two holes on side of boxes, one for air line and other for a drain hole with plug for draining,and then cut out four holes on top of lid to place four baskets and go from there???? who knows with a little prayer i think we will be oaky and than go from there,, HOW far shjould we place this light above the 2 boxes for light on plants..?? shoul dit be made to adjust height as they grow or leave it at one height through stages???

Jamie

Hopefully we will be able to post pictures once we get going, but roomie is scraed to post pictures of this nature anywhere on net she is kinda funny aobut net at this point still and I can't balme her..

[Garden Knowm]

yummmy.. i look forward to the pictures!!!!!!!!!

[bongerstonerd00d]

Do a search for Latewood, he has got all kinda "how to's" on building hydro setups, if you havent already. You will get some great ideas and save yourself time and mistakes.


b0nger

[URACOTTONPICKER]

those lights are not so good for growing. ther more for clones and maybe a mother plant im actually using it to keep 6 small plant somewhat alive till i set up a new grow room at a friends house but they seem to be keeping my bluse berrygwoing just very streched although that could just be a blueberry trait. for a small setup i would atleast go get a 250 hps or mh. do you already have seeds or clones? what state do you live in some have medical laws making it easy to get both if you have a card

[PigSnout]

will be lighting it with this light http://www.htgsupply.com/productdeta...?productID=208

I purchased the same light setup. My ballast is a different style. It's a good one.
I believe the rule of thumb on how close is to use your hand as a guide. When it gets hot on your hand it's hot on the plants.
I have a small fan blowing across the bottom of the bulb to keep the heat off my plants. This maybe be overkill for you since your basement is cool. An experienced grower can tell you for sure.
Definitely use a fan to blow slowly on the plants in order to strengthen the main stem.
Good luck

[latewood]

very cool...you made the biggest step in deciding which way to start...that is a nice light to start and will be good for beginners because there is less chance of having heat issues...I think you folks did a great job to start with and cannot wait to see what happens next...peace