What is the best hydroponics system

all hydro systems are pretty easy once you get them set up. I think DWC is probably the easiest but ebb and flow and drip emitters are just another step or two extra settin up. If you never have seen I grow chronic than go watch it on youtube, he builds a drip emitter and an ebb and flow system from scratch.

Aeroponics is probably the best way to grow though because the amount of oxygen your roots have is so great the plants grow biggest and the fastest.

Hydroponics was derived from the Greek word hydro, which means "water" and ponos, which means "labor or water-working". Hydroponics gardening involves growing plants with their roots in other nutrient solutions and without soil.

Hydroponics gardening is as simple as ordinary gardening. Both of them necessitate sufficient light, water, temperature, light, and humidity. But with hydroponics, no soil is used. Instead a soil substitute holds the roots while nutrients are carried by the water. Indoor hydroponic gardening is not that hard and plants respond well to this method of growing.

This is one of the major considerations in hydroponics gardening since it sustains the plants. One has to make sure that this nutrient solution maintains a pH level of 5 to 6 after dilution. In hydroponics gardening, the plants should be watered more than three times a day. this is usually done using a pump and timer.

If your hydroponics garden is located indoors, the most suitable temperature is between 71 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course, this temperature may change depending on the different types of plant you are working on, e.g. tropical plants.

Place your plants somewhere they can receive ample amount of light. Otherwise artificial light must be used. High pressure Sodium lights or bulbs are a suitable substitute for natural light.

Humidity is good. When the room’s temperature rises, the air will be able to hold the sufficient amount of moisture your plants will need.

A hydroponics system can be fully automated. Since it is water-based, the gardener has no soil to dig or weeds to pull. Also, the water can be re-used to prevent wastage.

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My vote goes to E&F, without question!

Dwc bubble buckets are your best choice. easy, cheap, great performance.

I vote DWC ( all I have done) so its the best

Whats under the sand? did you build a box or a frame. dose it hold water when full? and Sand only nothing else? I like this and want to try it.. Spring is here, time for Veggies.

I'll stick with my hydroton/lava rock flood and drain table until the end of time. If I want only gotta be there once a week. It doesn't interfere with my social life or my job.

I agree, if you are looking to do 1 or 2 plants then DWC or Bubbleponics.

If you want to know what "THE BEST" hydro system is the right now I would say Under Current systems. They are extremely versatile and can support larger plants than any other hydro system I have seen. You use a lot less nutrients because of the oxgen enriched water and plants grow crazy fast. Just my opinion though.

phillipchristian said:

If you want to know what "THE BEST" hydro system is the right now I would say Under Current systems. They are extremely versatile and can support larger plants than any other hydro system I have seen. You use a lot less nutrients because of the oxgen enriched water and plants grow crazy fast.

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I agree, yet have to somewhat disagree if that makes any sense. They are definitely capable of achieving the best possible results, but are very inefficient overall. Why you ask? Well for one it's almost certain you'll need to run a chiller with it($$) and two, UC systems require a LOT of light for optimal performance($$$), which in turn leads to a significant amount of ventilation and quite possibly the need for a dedicated ac unit for the grow(again $$$).

Honestly I think the UC would be more suitable in a greenhouse application. The chiller may still be necessary, but the power bill would be greatly reduced.

Ebb/flow onto slabs for me. There are times where I dont have to water for 3-4 days but generally every 2 days. Cause Iam Lazy

JJFOURTWENTY said:

I agree, yet have to somewhat disagree if that makes any sense. They are definitely capable of achieving the best possible results, but are very inefficient overall. Why you ask? Well for one it's almost certain you'll need to run a chiller with it($$) and two, UC systems require a LOT of light for optimal performance($$$), which in turn leads to a significant amount of ventilation and quite possibly the need for a dedicated ac unit for the grow(again $$$).

Honestly I think the UC would be more suitable in a greenhouse application. The chiller may still be necessary, but the power bill would be greatly reduced.

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I agree with you too, yet somewhat disagree as well. LOL. I already have the chiller and the lights though. The commercial UC systems from Current Culture and the others are spaced too far apart in my opinion. They suggest a 1000w light per 4 plants. I've seen a few DIY systems and modified Current Culture systems that have the sites a lot closer; getting 6 - 8 plants under a 1000w.

FireAm80 said:

Am i the only one seeing the huge ass snake?

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LOL !! Nope I see it too ... Then again I did smoke before posting !!LOL .

I have a 30 Gallon tote and I want to do 4-6. I plan on keeping them relatively small and scrog. I have a good air-pump and a 400 GPH water pump. I plan on making the tote the reservoir and the aeroponic sprinkler system with the lid holding the net pots. I have 1/2'' pvc pipe and misters (only 180* though ran out of 360s). I also have 3 air stones.

Would DWC be better than my aerotote set up?

I figure my set up would act as a dwc and aero but would use far less water and nutes than if I were to just do DWC. Any input would be appreciated!~

ebb and grow is nice just a couple changes and is perfect

phillipchristian said:

The commercial UC systems from Current Culture and the others are spaced too far apart in my opinion.

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I believe you're referring to the UCPRO system, which is making me drool all over myself just thinking about it (fast fwd to 10 seconds)...

[video=youtube;eBTfEZqWvLc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBTfEZqWvLc[/video]

^That thing + SCROG = Holy Grail.

I've done both Ebb and Flow and Aeroponics and Aeroponics is hands down much better if you're willing to donate the time to set it up properly. It also requires daily checking but it's generally worth it because the plants literally grow before your eyes.

Check out Stinkbud's DIY designs.

aquaponics i read seem like quite an automated system

under current does look pretty badass. just can't bring myself to drop that kinda coin on a system like that yet. trying out the new sentinel ebb&flow bucket system in a few weeks.

Here are some setups I've built and ran. (most parts from Home Depot)

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[video=youtube;HC9hlWmSZg4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC9hlWmSZg4[/video]