Sirdanksalot
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Alright so I was wondering if I were looking to grow a small plant would I be able to get away with a 1 or 2 gallon bucket? I'm not really looking to get much out of it just sort of as a hydro experiment.
DWC Bucket size
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RawBudzski
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18gal.res for 4x plants. I think 4gal per plant is perfecto
Heisenberg
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For a learning experience it will be fine. What you are likely to learn though, is that the plants want a bit more water. I agree with RB, 3-4 gal per plant. Don't worry, you should still get fine results though.
The drawbacks to a small res are mostly the quick fluctuation of temps, PPM, and PH. A larger res will better resist changes. On the other hand a small res can be changed out much more often without much expense.
The drawbacks to a small res are mostly the quick fluctuation of temps, PPM, and PH. A larger res will better resist changes. On the other hand a small res can be changed out much more often without much expense.
Sirdanksalot
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Alright thanks. I am just trying to get the basic hydro concept down. I have grown before but only in soil. I've heard that hydro is a little bit faster and makes better bud. I was thinking of making a separate res for the nute water. Would this would. Like add another bucket beside the actually growing bucket with pvc running at the bottom between the two. I would add a water pump in the reserve bucket so I could change out the water easier.
BeaverHuntr
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Yeah Thats called RDWC ( Recirculating ) very convenient.
Sirdanksalot
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Im stuck now. I can't decide if I wana do hydro or stick with soil. Cause I got this old computer tower that I was thinking of making a stealth set-up with. I already have everything I need besides the mylar and nutes. I already light sealed it up and everything. I would do a hydro in the tower but the tower is barely big enough for a soil plant. If I do decide on staying with soil I would have a lot of LST and topping to do.
