Hey 420xTexan, I had those same thoughts actually about the heat signatures. I was planing on going CFL orgionally then thought about the production quality and thought maybe MH/HPS would benifit me better. But I think as you've said that controlling the heat would be A LOT easier with CFL's

I just can't wait until NY finally allows medical marijuana for personal use. At least I won't have to worry about problems (for the most part). Thanks again for the links Roseman, MOST helpful.

A couple more questions to throw at ya....

Did you install a drain plug on your systems? Are you for or against the idea. Being I'm using a 10 gallon tote I figured it would be just as easy to flush or even empty the tote onto the outside garden plants. Or perhaps should I just purchase another tote to use to exchange?

Will the roots be ok if left out of water for a small period of time? If so should they be protected from the light or just left "suspended" on something in the tent while refilling the tote?

Also, how much is too much venting? Using a 2x3x5 (30 cubic feet) area is it pointless to get a bathroom fixture above 80 CFM with only having a 4" fan for the intake? I figured worst case that it would pull more air into the tent allowing for cooler temperatures or am I mistaken? I was hoping to reduce smell by having a bigger exhaust as well.

Too much Venting? I think the more air circulation,the better.

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hey with the bubbleponics system, is the water always being pumped to the roots or do you have to turn it on every now and then, and if so, how often. sorry not used to hydro, never tried it. always have gone with soil but i really want to try yumboldt in a hydro system.

The bubbleponics system is designed to pump water to the roots of a young plant and is left on 24/7. It consists of a distribution hub with lines running to each netpot sitting on top of a small pump. Some users remove the distribution hub and lines to the net pots during flowering but let the pump in the water during flower to move the water and thereby assist in cooling the resevoir. Once the roots are deep in the tank so to speak the need for pumping water to the root base is deminished. This allows for quick start of your grow by pumping the nutes where needed during veg.

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Here are some pics from my current grow with the stealth hydro system. I am using a 400w hps and this is just bagseed I haven't obtained any good genetics yet. This is only my second attempt ever at growing. I only vegged them for 3 weeks but I topped the hell out of them. U can see the top leaves are a bit burnt cause they are too tall and I can't move my light up anymore and pulling them over is out of the question at this point. They will be ready to pull within the next two weeks.

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Good job! You can grab still them about 6" down from the top, give the stalk a good squeeze and bend it down a little. Might even get more light to the side buds. The last two weeks or so you can rough them up at will. Otherwise, outstanding from bag seed! You're going to have a good amount of product when they finish! Congrats!

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The air and water pumps run 24/7, although after a few weeks, you can disconnect the water pump. I run my water pump 24/7 to cool the water by moving it around.

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That 's a better answer than mine, MC. REP + for you!
You''ve really grown into a very knowledgable grower.

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Great GROW, smillinjack. Very impressive. Looks like a Sativa Strain, but I also see large fan leaves, so I am confused, SATIVA or Indica?

Hey, visit and read our Stealth Hydro Bubbleponics thread here:DRAIN and Replinish
that link is in the middle of the thread, losts of good info there, expecially toward the end.

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Thanks, Roseman. I blame you!

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