What is your thort on this drip grow system any ideas on what to use to get best results

I have purchased a new drip grow system contains 4x9 litre pots pump and system holds about 80 litre of medium when filled I.e water and nutes all information will be most appreciated thanks hydro guys and do I need to purchase a oxygen air stone pump as well.

Newgreenthumb2 said:

I have purchased a new drip grow system contains 4x9 litre pots pump and system holds about 80 litre of medium when filled I.e water and nutes all information will be most appreciated thanks hydro guys and do I need to purchase a oxygen air stone pump as well.

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Whatcha gonna put in the pots for medium? I have a suggestion; rabbit/hamster bedding wood chips. When researching hydro medums I found this from here;

"Simply wood. Great and efficient media for hydroponics. If you want to go truly organic with your growing media...you can't get any better than wood chips! Additionally, some studies have indicated that wood chips reduce the effect of plant growth regulators, meaning your plants may grow slightly larger."

Walmart carries it. Cheaper than other mediums. Make sure it's the pine type though, not cedar which is toxic to plants. And make sure it's the 100% natural type with no additives.

Actually, never mind the pine chips idea. Apparently they have compounds in them that are bad for animals so probably also for humans, see here. It would be okay with hardwood chips though. Actually it's pretty bad that Walmart sells them for pet bedding. Guess they don't know.

Coco would probably work great to fill them or you could use a shit load of hydroton (clay balls). Nutrients are your choice and more expensive is not always better. I dont use an airstone but you can to keep things well mixed, again your choice. What are you running for lights. Do you have an ECand PH meter?

Am currently working with clay balls an have a ph tester and ppm tester with temperature control have a 600 hps with larger shade and glass cool tube and an ducting running off light

Looks like a bit if mag def, its hard to tell though but a couple of leaves look pale on the edges and dark in the middle.