Quote Originally Posted by smookless
This is the sys I plan on using, I am still hazy on how the plant gets its nutrients if it dosn't touch the water?
Because the a DWC when a plant is first starting is like an Aerocloner. The bubbles breach the surface, break, and create a mist of small water droplets. Whatever is in the water, gets where the mist does. Youll notice the bottom of the Rubbermaid top will be wet with mist.

If you are starting with seed, start it in Rockwool. The problem with starting from seed with hydro is that space is usually a premium and it sucks to put so much time and space into a plant that ends up male. Try to start with a small clone if you can.

As far as transplanting into hydro from dirt...sounds risky to me. The roots will not be used to the amount of oxygen they will recieve and it will be a very delicate process if possible at all.