My first real grow: hydroponic CFL stealth!!

zaq1234 · #1 06-23-2008, 01:28 AM

Hey, hows it going? After 2 years of starting seeds in my friends dads planter in his front lawn and seeing how big we could get them after we moved them out back, and having just graduated college, I want to actually do some real growing, and after a quick google search I got here and got some great ideas! Im going to try and post pics as much as I can to show you guys how its turning out!

I just started 4 seeds a few hours ago so I should have at least my veg section done by the time they bust out. Anyone have any tips for my setup or what kind of nutes? right now i am working on a drip system but eventually two plants will reside in the two square holes you see.

Thanks!

On3Tim3OnLy · #2 06-23-2008, 03:44 AM

Yh nice setup man (i use Bio-Bizz Topmax Organic root juice,Bloom,Groom Stimulator

On3Tim3OnLy · #3 06-23-2008, 03:54 AM

Bio-Bizz Topmax is the best man sweet shit .

pppfemguy · #4 06-23-2008, 04:01 AM

nutes.........theres really no better or worse nutes there all gonna do the same thing in the end its really all on preference some will do better things for certain grows but for the most part there all gonna do the thing u want the most GROW ur plants u can go with anything really flora nova...hesi....general hydroponics.....barneys farm.....organics i could go on for hours just choose one and see how it works gooood luck dude hope all goes well

On3Tim3OnLy · #5 06-23-2008, 04:06 AM

Bio-Bizz of Holland, the leaders in everything to do with growing our favourite plants in soil. This is a 100% organically based product designed to increase flower production in soil grown plants. Topmax is also noted for increasing the sugar content of produce for a smoother sweeter taste. Also suitable for use in hydroponic applications. OMRI and EKO/SKAL listed organic product

On3Tim3OnLy · #6 06-23-2008, 04:06 AM

Nutes hav different shit in there ..turst look at the back ...some are stonger some are weaker

pppfemguy · #7 06-23-2008, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by On3Tim3OnLy

Bio-Bizz of Holland, the leaders in everything to do with growing our favourite plants in soil. This is a 100% organically based product designed to increase flower production in soil grown plants. Topmax is also noted for increasing the sugar content of produce for a smoother sweeter taste. Also suitable for use in hydroponic applications. OMRI and EKO/SKAL listed organic product

dude hes using a drip system now soil

pppfemguy · #8 06-23-2008, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by On3Tim3OnLy

Nutes hav different shit in there ..turst look at the back ...some are stonger some are weaker

and yes some are weaker and some are stronger but are they or are they not gonna all do the same thing? and some are better and some are worse for beginners

On3Tim3OnLy · #9 06-23-2008, 04:13 AM

look i know some which have some weird shit and you can use topmax for drip
LOL SO WTF

zaq1234 · #10 06-23-2008, 02:33 PM

Awesome, thanks for the help so far, Im starting a list and Im gonna try and hit up the store today or tomorrow.

Just alittle bit more about what I have set up. I just finished the drip system. Right now I have two tubes on the bottom of the tank I can swap around, I can put the water to the drip or to the main part. I didnt have anything to attach the second tube so it would fit snug into the pump so I used the mouthpiece off one of those dumb little pipes someone gave me free at the town fair (I keep everything!!). I have the drips going at around one drip every 3-4 seconds for 15 minutes, 3 times a day.

The lights I have are set up to 18 hours on and 6 off, 1 3200k and 1 5600k 100 watt CFLs. Is this enough?

So far, with the setup alone, Ive encountered 2 problems: the first being the drain to the drip tray doesnt drain. I think my tube is too small so I am going to replace it today. The second is when I have the water on the main part, the pump will shoot the water so it splashes the top of the pvc and a good amount will get out. The pump is on its lowest setting and I am going to try to put some screens over it to maybe lessen the upward force and plus it should probally have one on it anyway as it drains back into the pump when it goes off.

Shopping List so far: Nutes, ppm meter (>$20 hopefully), small and large rockwool cubes, thermometer, carbon filter.