I find liquid to be very convenient...sure there will always be a downside but that's a given. I'd say just try something affordable to start and see...
More info needed...r you attempting ebb n flow or ebb n grow? You can just fill the tub with hydroton, no pot necessary, and simply space the plants...
Once I asked a wise man "how do you clone?" and his response was "cut, dip, and stick it in a cube!" You can make it as complicated as you want since...
I think dwc is relatively simple provided you do your homework. What I like is the simplicity of the setup and that there are no chances of springing...
You already got your answer...fishing line tied around the perimeter at 2' and 4' works great. Also, mix a jug of water with rotten eggs, garlic, and...
You can also make your own CO2 gen using water sugar and yeast...very easy way to add some CO2 to a small grow. It works well in a sealed grow space...
So the plants were chopped, trimmed, and then hung. now in jars.
The plants dried pretty fast. about 4 days before the stems were breaky.
I threw them in jars for they curing process. I smoked some of the Kannabia. and DAMN
Lemony (:
I had a GHETTO ASS hanging but hey, I DONT CARE. IT DID THE JOB! (: