Sea of green 3x3 1k watt hydro grow!!!

**toris1981** · 06-06-2012, 05:54 PM

Hi everyone! This is my first *cough* legal grow, I just got my edible medicinal marijuana card. I can grow up to 48 plants totally legally! Anyways, I thought I'd share my results so far with you!

First, I'm growing two different kinds, hash plant and cindy99. I received 30 clones from a buddy of mine, in plugs and looking great. I let they go for another week to completely root and then transferred over to my grow tent. My tent is a 3x3 and just over 70"'s tall, just under the height requirements for my ceiling; its an a-frame room. Inside is a 1000w HPS light, connected to an 8 inch inline fan. Another 8 inch inline fan is pulling air from the top of the tent out. I took pics of the ventilation system I rigged up. Just call me MacGuyver. Or just any other random pot smoker.....

I'm using a 3x3 ebb and flood table i bought online for 450 bucks, I since have found it cheaper dammit but oh well, I'm really happy with it. It came with a pump and all the plumbing and was really simple to set up. I've also got an air pump keeping the water fresh and happy! On the side is an inline booster which I'm really unhappy with. It makes a horrible noise, I think the middle spindle/axle is loose. I don't recommend it.

So I did 3 weeks veg, and topped them after two weeks. In retrospec I think I'll top at one week and start flowering after two.... these baby's are huge. And lastly I"m using botanicare nutes and I'm really happy with them. Just look at my ladies! I think they're happy too. Anyways, check out my pics and let me know what you think! I'll update soon!

**toris1981** · 06-06-2012, 06:34 PM

A couple things I forgot to mention, first is that my roommate is growing two mothers in soil from the first batch of clones we got. Shouldn't have to worry about where the next batch will come from. I'll throw some pics up soon of that. Second is the type of grow media I'm using. I'm using hydroton filled "emily's", or 6" square planters. They're filled to about 2" from the top.

Also, here is another pic I took sunday the day before I switched to 12 on 12 off cycle. IMO they're just a little too big. I'll probably have to turn this into a scrog to keep from burning the plants/kola's. One little guy didn't make it... i'll throw a pic of him in also... its just a little sad but funny. We're gonna grow it out to see if we can get a little bud from him

Tonight, when they're done sleeping I"ll take a pic and put it up here so everyone can see where they are right now.

Thanks for viewing and be sure to +rep! Peace!

**superstoner1** · 06-06-2012, 07:16 PM

very cool man. nice clean set up. i run aero and also use the botanicare pro line for the last three years. i have never had def issues or really any unhappy girls. and people love the results. the hydroplex works great but i use raw sweet, not a big fan of flavor adders.

**toris1981** · 06-06-2012, 08:48 PM

Awesome! Glad to hear others are enjoying the same things! Before I used advanced nutrients and had good results also, but I inherited these happily for next to nothing! Beggars can't be choosers

thanks for the post!

**toris1981** · 06-07-2012, 11:00 AM

So I took some more pics last night! These are as up to date as I can give. You'll see the strings along the perimeter of the the tent.... I've decided to make a scrog. I need to control their height better or they're gonna start to burn in a week or so. I'll post more pics in a couple weeks. Thanks for looking!4 weeks in- one flower.jpg 19 inces.jpg huge!.jpg Tall and sexy.jpg

**goodvibes420** · 06-07-2012, 11:01 AM

Looking nice. Would love to see that set up in person. Looks good though keep it up

**jhowdy17** · 06-07-2012, 05:25 PM

totally subbed brother, im going to buy a pair of 2x4 ebb and flow tables myself in the very near future. how are your temps with that 1000w hps?

**sterner** · 06-07-2012, 06:09 PM

how many gallons are in your res? i'm setting up almost the exact same grow minus the tent but a 3x3 flood and drain in 6x6 pots with a 1000w hps in a cool tube. good luck. i'll be following along.

-Sterner

**toris1981** · 06-08-2012, 01:54 AM

Well, I'm in the high rockies but we've had some of the hottest days since 1904 recently! At least for that day of the year... Temps are holding steady at 75 at night (when I have the lights on) and around 85 during the day (when I have the lights off). Seems to be working because my plants are thriving! I wouldn't want to run them in the day though. Also, they're in the loft area, and that part of the house is a little warmer in general. But I have a fan in another window blowing in, and so I'm able to keep a steady stream of fresh air coming in.

The rez holds 30 gallons. I Love the size, because it pretty much makes you stay on your game with cleaning and disinfecting. Make sure you get an air stone to maximize air in the water. This helps the roots and keeps algae at bay. I also find it easiest to make up a couple 5 or 6 gallon buckets of prepped nutrient water so you can add it to the mix as needed. And check your PH! I haven't had any probs, but I check it every other day. Good luck buddy! Can't wait to have something to post for you guys!