aeroponics- 54 Gallon Rubbermaid, 3 inch net pots

**lokeeca** · 08-06-2009, 12:00 PM

i am currently trying to make an aeroponics system with a 54 gallon rubbermaid tote. i have seen a lot of do it yourself videos that use these containers. my question is how many 3 inch net pots should i use for one container. please keep in mind that i will be letting the plant grow from start to finish in a 3 inch net pot. i have seen some growers use 8 sites in this big container and i have seen some growers use 32 but they didnt say if there grow was successful or not. what is the maximimum amount of 3 inch net pots i can use without affecting the plants roots or health?

**f1tzg3r4ald** · 08-06-2009, 01:24 PM

what are the dimentions of the tote and your grow area. also you want to take into consideration the wattage of your light. the height you intend to grow your plants and so on. I'll check back for more info. Post pics if ya got em.

**Roseman** · 08-06-2009, 01:31 PM

Bro, please listen to me.

54 gallons of water?
Trying to control the pH and you will need $200 worth of nutrients for one tank! And controling the temperature of the water? That is an aweful lot of work, and the day will come when you will tell yourself
I wish I had listened to Roseman or someone and started with a 8 to 10 gallon tote instead.

**f1tzg3r4ald** · 08-06-2009, 01:36 PM

good advice. didn't think of that.

**Atomizer** · 08-06-2009, 02:20 PM

The big tote is the aero root chamber not the res, more root space is better than not enough

**lokeeca** · 08-06-2009, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Atomizer

The big tote is the aero root chamber not the res, more root space is better than not enough

aero root chamber not a rez.
the dimensions are 42.5x21.5x18.6in
i will have a 600 watt hps

**moash** · 08-06-2009, 11:16 PM

i would say 6 to 8
if its only for veg u can put many more

**mista32** · 08-07-2009, 12:33 AM

Yeah i would say 8 and good point roseman

**lokeeca** · 08-07-2009, 11:09 AM

what if i crammed 28 plants in one tote. what problems would arise if i went this route

**Roseman** · 08-07-2009, 11:26 AM

www.stealthhydro.com

Man, all very LARGE systems still use small tanks. I grow 3 very large plants in one 5 gallon bucket,a dn the roots have plenty of room. I grow 6 very alrge plants in a 8 gallon tote. It would be very very difficult to control the temperature of a 54 gallon tank. or control the pH. or haul that much water, or drain and replinish that much water.
And If I put a table spoon of nutes in 6 gallons of water every 4 or 5 days, or use 16 ounces for a 6 gallons of water, how much nutes will you need for 54 gallons?
You would need 9 gallons of GROW nutes, 9 gallons of Micro nutes,and 9 gallons of Flowering nutes. 27 gallons of nutes total. I pay $29 a quart, so you'll need 4 qts X 27 gallons X $29 = $3,132 for nutes????

and 4 gallons of pH Down and 4 gallons of pH UP MIGHT be enough?????

I am unsubscribing frm this thread. You don't seem to want to listen to experience and good advice. Good Luck!