Lookin good DubC
FYI, a tote half that size will work as well, and probably better, as smaller would reduce the amount of nutes needed to make a cycle
I use ~ 5g totes, but F & D
I have tried 5 gallon buckets before but I always outgrow them with a massive root ball and the ball seems to not be as healthy when it is crowded in the bucket. Also I am trying to keep my sites lower and more square so I can grow more vertical.
But yes I understand about the cycle process. I have had to use 4 turbo start bottles, each treats 40 gallons.
Some of this water is also going to be used to feed my tent undercurrent for mothers And my veg setup. I will be getting more fish next weekend to put in those 2 systems epicenter and top of the large setup with RO water.