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    Contructing a feeding schedule for mothers on Flora Nova Grow

    I have 4 mothers that I have just grown from seed, Pineapple express, white russian, LSD, and Rock Lock. I just took a clone off each plant to flower to ensure each mother is a female. All 4 mothers are about 6-8". I have them in Pro-mix HP in 5 gal buckets. They are under a 4' 8bulb t-5. I...
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    44 pots to much for my res?

    I have the CAP ebb and flow with a 55 gal res, I want to run 44 pots with hydroton. I will vegging for a week with flora nova grow at 2.0 and use the Lucas formula for flower. The res will automatically top with ro water. Will I have problems with my ph fluctuating too much with this many pots...
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    is my res big enough? also need to know where i can get something to auto top my res

    I have the CAP ebb n flow system, I will be vegging for 2 weeks and using the Lucas formula the whole way through. what is the maximum # plants I should put on a 55 gal res? Also I have a stealth 100 reverse osmosis filter, anyone know where I could find a automatic device that will top of my...
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    lucas formula for mothers?

    I just started 4 mothers (white Russian, LSD, pineapple express, and rock lock) and I will use the Lucas formula for vegging and budding the clones, what should I feed the mothers with? I have them under 2x 4' 6 bulb t5s. I was considering using the Lucas formula, but the lack of nitrogen in the...
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    turn off co2 or just lower ppm for final weeks of flower?

    I have a sealed room, I run the co2 at 1850 ppm because my temps reach 90, I'm starting the last 2 weeks of flowering Thursday. I have heard that supplemental co2 can give a bad taste and the co2 should not be used in the final weeks. I do not have an intake for my room, and I don't intend...
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    question concerning lucas formula and low ph.

    I am currently on my 3 rd week of flowering in promix soil with a co2 supplemented sealed room. I just flushed my soil with ro water, I was using the fox farm schedule and it was just too hot. I'm going to the Lucas formula and I mixed flora nova bloom with ro water. Ppm is at 1350 but my ph is...
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    Need suggestions on how I should build my room from scratch

    I just recieved my medicinal card and I just bought a house. I will be a care giver for 6 other patents and will be allowed to grow up to 72 plants at once. I have a heated pole barn and I want to build 2 rooms, one for veg and one for flowering. I will be using the lucas formula with an EBB &...
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    Whats the ideal humidity/temperature levels for cuttings/vegitative/flowering stages?

    Whats the ideal humidity/temperature levels for cuttings/vegitative/flowering stages? I have done a few crops with great reesults, but I plan on using a climate control and I need to know what the ideal settings are. Thanks for any advise!
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    General questions on the "Lucas Formula"

    I know the ratio is "0-8-16", is this for the General hydro "grow-bloom-micro"? What range is the PPM/EC kept at? and is it kept at the same range for all stages of growth? When I add back to the res with reverse osmosis water do I just add the 0-8-16 ratio until the ppm/ec is in my desired...
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    What fan/filter combo should i get? Difference between orignal can and 38 special?

    I want to get an inline fan and carbon filter and hepa filter. I have a 12x6x7 room, what size fan/filter combo and what is a good brand? Also what is the difference between the 38 special can filter and the original can filter?
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    What size fan/filter combo do i need?

    I have a 12x6x7 room with 20 pots, what size (4",6",8"...) fan and filter combo do I need and what should the CFM rating of the fan be? I plan on adding a hepa filter to the carbon filter/fan combo. Also what is the difference between the original Can Filter and the 38 Special Can Filter?
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    Not sure what size/brand reverse osmosis filter to get????

    I have a 55 gal reservoir on an ebb n grow system w/ 24 pots. Just getting all the stuff I need and I am going to be using city water and then I might be moving the system to somewhere with well water. I've heard reverse osmosis is the best way to filter the water and get ppm to 0. So what...
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    Fox Farm VS Advanced Nutrients VS General Hydroponics

    I am just about to start a 24 pot ebb and grow system as soon as I get my card :bigjoint:, I have been using fox farm for my soil grows in the past and have some left. I plan on finishing off my fox farm in the ebb n grow system and then I plan on using the "Lucas Formula" (which I've heard can...
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    What meter should I get?????

    I'm in the process of starting a 24 pot EBB & Grow system and I would like a meter than can read PPM and EC and PH and temp. Should I get one that can read all of these things or just one meter for each? I want a good, high quality, reliable brand, saving money is not my concern, I just want...
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    question concerning Airstones (disc & flexible)/aerators/air diffusers

    I want to keep my 55 gal reservoir mixed so the solution does not collect at the bottom and I also heard that aerating the res water is beneficially, why is this? Also what should I get for my res, the air stone disc, the permiable flexible air stone, the micro-poire kiln fired air diffuser...
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    Not sure what size fan and filter to get....

    I have a 12'x6'x7' enclosed room w/ 20 pots, I plan on getting a HEPA and carbon filter with an inline fan to scrub the air. What size do you suggest for that size room and any good suggestions? Also is there a way to make those inline fans queit? I plugged in the 6" one I plan on using for...
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    Whats a good 2-way meter for soil (ph & moisture)

    Whats a good 2-way meter for soil (ph & moisture)? I've been looking in the hydrofarm catolog and found an active-air one that requires no batteries but it looks cheap. Would rather have something digital and accurate. I have been watering everyday but I'm using 8" pots and I'm thinking I...
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    hygrometer and moisture sensor question

    A hydgometer is similar to a thermostat in that it reads temperature but it also reads humidity as well correct? What is the meter called that you can insert into your soil to read moisture to know if you need to water. What is a good quality hygrometer and "moisture sensor" and whats a good...
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    First Ebb & Grow system, seeking knowledge

    Been using soil, just bought a used C.A.P. Ebb & Flow system on craigs list. Plan on doing 20 pots. New to hydroponics. Have lots of questions, some basic and some complitcated. Any good links that tell me everything I need to know about the system and how to use it? Ps: I will be glad to +rep...
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    Question concerning hepa/carbon filter for climate controlled grow tent/room

    I plan on purchasing a grow tent to enable me to control the climate (CO2, humidity, temp.) of my plants to give myself maximum yield, less maintence, and overall less worries. I am currenly growing four plants under a 400 watt hydrofarm convertable light in a spare room, but my plans are to...
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