Water Farm/DWC club

[BlueBear]

I think that you should try to replace the tap water with RO or distilled water. If that takes the smell away then you need to get some Cal Mag to replace any micro nutriants that were lost in the RO process. Are there any other nutes that you are using???
WeedHound, with the roots that are hanging out of the net pot that you want to sit into the new larger net pot you can try to kind of angle the roots into the new pots holes or you can drill some 1 1/2 inch holes in the new pots to sit the roots down threw or just make 1 2 1/2 inch hole right in the middle of the new pots for the thicker roots and drape the other smaller roots into the side slits. Hope that helps.
Adieu

[MisterE]

No, no other nutes at all. Just plain water until 2 days ago, then very weak 3 part. I'm basically commited to it, but I'd like to spread out my expenses. Starting from zero is a pretty steep expense in total. Decent lighting and RO system is next, and that'll be around $500 or so total. I was hoping to get by using my standard water with the hardwater micro. Maybe when the plants get bigger and I use more of it, it'll help with the PH as it's been reported to by many sources.
I do plan to get a supply of calmag once I do get clean water though, definitely.
I'll monitor things very close until next weeks' res change before deciding to spend the extra sooner rather than later. I know it's worth it.

[Weedhound]

Sure did! Thanks Bear. Happy Turkey Day Everyone!

[BlueBear]

Hey bro you can just get some bottled distilled water to test weather or not it is the problem and also so you don't have to get a whole new RO system. I am sure that it is the water, and just think about buying some water from WalMart or something IMO.
Good luck.
Adieu folks

[Weedhound]

That sounds like a good idea to me also....I agree with Bear that if you try it with some good water you'll be sold....the maintenance side of tap water alone will exhaust you....not to mention how much your plants will love ro or distilled water.

[latewood]

all you need is a 5 gallon bucket. an aqarium airpump, some netpots, some hydroton, and some nutes. period. paint the bucket black on outside for algae prevention rez...If you want to use big rubbermaid tubs...that is OK, I use 10 gallon tubs for 1-2 plants.
Unless you have a good cloning system you shouldn't grow more than 1-2 plants in a tub, because the roots get all tangled up and once you sex and find males...you have to chop them off and leave the remaining roots, or else you damaged root system and shock the chit out of them. peace

don't try to grow more than you can handle...you will most likely run into problems keeping up with them. You will yield more allowing 1-2 healthy plants have more space to grow in. peace

[MisterE]

I've been pricing some filters. Looks like $150 to $200 should get me near 100GPD. I should be able to hook it up "countertop" style with a simple adapter which I probably already own. Although many of them have clear filter housings which I'd want to light-proof also I suppose. (anyone got a link to a great RO filter with readily available replacement filters for down the road?)

My 10 gallon grow tub is only 2 plants. Even then I know they'll be crowded unless I train them away from each other.

When I do get to cloning stage, I plan to pick up some neoprene replacement plugs, and build my own from a small plastic container and lots of bubbles.

Incidently, the current water temp is 66 degrees, the room temp under the light is currently 73 degrees, and the room is about 5' x 7' x 8', and I have access to the attic through a ceiling hatch.

Whatever it is that wants to grow in my water seems to be a slimy brownish. I guess I'll dilute some bleach on my next cleaning and really kick it's ass and replace with good water and see how it goes.

[Weedhound]

I have one that does something like 30 gal per day and it works great for my waterfarms (which I think needs about 25 gal for a res change) I heard you can get them for really good prices on E-bay....I have had some bad experiences shopping on E-bay so I don't shop there but perhaps you like the thrill....you really don't need 100gpd for your setup....I still like Bear's idea of trying some distilled first...see how you like it.....

[Weedhound]

Another question guys now that I just read latewood's thread....any ideas on how to keep roots from getting tangled in something like that? Would some sort of screen between them or something work? I want to build a setup like that to start my 8 seedlings off before I transplant them into the farms but didnt consider the tangling root thing....suggestions?

[MisterE]

Yeah for sure I dont *need* 90 or 100 gpd. My thinking is longer filter life? Quicker filling? It's new to me. I could also drink it I guess huh

I also dont care for ebay, never used it. I buy pretty much everything online though. A couple of sites have the Spectra Pure 90gpd for around $180. I was considering that one.