A.k.a. Greenybeanymeany Grow #2

[Dr. Green Fang]

See that's the thing I'm recommending you don't use... but maybe you should just start out with something like that, I dunno. I wouldn't, knowing what I know now. Maybe you need the experience

The res size that the plant is in doesn't matter as much when doing RDWC or UC of something of the such. Think of it as that bucket you linked me, but connected together with that tube that's on the bucket... say 4+ buckets, all connected..and then they run to a bucket that doesn't have a plant in it. This is called the "control res". This allows you to easily check PPM's / PH and even drain and add back! This, is the ultimate. A step down from the ultimate, is bigger containers (like my 18gal totes) and making it easy to check solutions and change solutions by pumping out and making another hole etc.

Anyways... if you get that system, it will work phenomenal, you just have to do make sure you can baby sit it every day (or every other day at most). I can let my 18 gal's go 5+ days without the requirement to be there.

Awesome on the tent, I can't wait for you!!

 

[schoolboy420]

Alright. For the disappointment, I am gonna buy LEDs for my tent. And need opinions on which out of these 3.

I have them in my cart and ready to buy, but I don't know which of the 3 to go for.

My tent is gonna be a 2x2 tent. That's plenty for my needs at the moment. I may later on use it for seedlings or something.

Alright here they are.

Apollo Horticulture GL100LED Full Spectrum 300W LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant Growing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGG1HDM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Galaxyhydro™ LED Grow Plant Light 300w Hydroponic Plant Grow Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PH1MQV8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Global Star G02-50x6w Plus Horticulture Full Spectrum 300w Black LED Grow Light for Indoor Plant Growing,one Switch for Leaf,another for Flowering https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q8QZB40/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Doc, I know you're pushing for hps, but I can't really justify 200-300 to the wife at the moment and then a bunch of stuff to cool it lol and people have great results with LEDs.

I'm leaning on the last one. But I'm really not too sure what would be the best buy for the buck.

 

[schoolboy420]

I have 6 mins to get to work lol. I'll read and respond to the post before in just a few

 

[zem]

Awesome!

And roger that captain.

Deep Water Culture (DWC) Hydroponic Bucket Kit 5 Gallon, 6" Pot Lid by PowerGrow ® Systems https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

The 10 is like 5-6$ more. Really wasn't sure what to use. I just figured that the cash saved going diy wouldn't be worth the headache it would be for me lmao. I'd probably have major water leaks lol

that is a good buy schoolboy, i guess that there's no more playing around, no more space for schoolboy errors :aok:

 

[schoolboy420]

When I get that I'll just get another bucket from the store here and connect em and make myself a reservoir lol

And babysitting it is nothing to me. I'm never away from home unless its while I'm at work or if we leave town for a few hours but that rarely happens lol. I'm home every night though

 

[schoolboy420]

that is a good buy schoolboy, i guess that there's no more playing around, no more space for schoolboy errors :aok:

Awesome!

 

[schoolboy420]

I just need advice on which of the 3 LEDs to go for. I'm leaning towards the one from galaxy hydro

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Doc, I know you're pushing for hps, but I can't really justify 200-300 to the wife at the moment and then a bunch of stuff to cool it lol and people have great results with LEDs.

Reading everything right now, but had to reply on this...

Dude, I'm full LED's. I have 8 fixtures. :aok: Now that you have a tent, sure, go all out LED With that said, I'm reading the rest of the post now

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Ok.. none of them. PJ should chime in and give you advice, but I think I know exactly what he would recommend.

The same light I bought 8 of

http://www.mars-hydro.com/mars-ii-led-grow-light-400w.html

If you talk to Sara (I can get you contact info directly) you can get this unit for about $170 free shipping to your door, and honestly... two people (myself and another) got our order in just 2 days after purchase.

Don't go for a junk light.. it's not worth it.

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Those lights you listed have poor spectrum and poor components. PJ would be able to give you more thoughts on this if you need, but since I've been doing over a month of solid LED learning, I figure you would be able to take that bit of knowledge I have and roll with it.

You've looked at "The Dr's Office" right?? Notice all the pink light? hah!

Post #392 (I think) on page 20 should give you an idea of what's going on in my room right now. That's from these Mars LED's. :aok:

 

[schoolboy420]

Lol woops dunno what I was thinking definitely led hahaha.

And I'll look into those when business slows down here.

What kind of battle do you suppose I'd be fighting with a 250w hps in a 2x2 tent?

 

[schoolboy420]

And I'll remove those from my cart lol! Glad I checked here before pulling the trigger on the buy then haha

 

[schoolboy420]

My meters came in BTW. Next watering I'll get my ppms and pH. I already tested my ppms of tap water. Ranks in in the 340s. Can't remember the exact

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Ooo, that's a bit up there. You'll want to probably let your water sit out for 24 hours or so, to "dechlorinate" or whatever it is. So, not right from your faucet to the plant! Also, since you're letting your solution set out, you may as well aerate it while it's out. Especially if you mix up nutes the night before. I'll get you links for a SUPER cheap air pump / stone / hose if you do this. But yah, if that's city water and at that PPM you want to let it sort itself out for 24 hours. :aok:

 

[schoolboy420]

Sweet. Yeah I always set it out for 24 hour minimum, its normally 48 or more though. Probably especially Noe that I have extra jugs.

And yep definitely is city water lol

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Here's a 2 port air pump:

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/EcoPlus-728360-Outlet-Eco-Pump/dp/B004LOWF7W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428540098&sr=8-1&keywords=Ecoplus+air[/ame]
or
[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Tetra-77851-Whisper-Pump-10-Gallon/dp/B0009YJ4N6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428540223&sr=8-1&keywords=Tetra+air+pump[/ame]

And here's the proper air stones. DO NOT cheap out on your air stones!

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/EcoPlus-728405-Round-Stone-Large/dp/B002JLA83C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428540115&sr=8-2&keywords=Ecoplus+air[/ame]

Don't forget your air tubing:

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Airline-Tubing-Accessories-25-Feet/dp/B0002563MW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1428540253&sr=8-8&keywords=Tetra+air+pump[/ame]

Put that stuff in a bucket to aerate your solution (or plain water) for 24-48 hours

You'll want to get ANOTHER setup just like this for your 5gal hydro system too!


**Note**
The "Tetra" stuff at walmart works just fine. You're not doing anything crazy commercial style :aok:

 

[schoolboy420]

Awesome. I'll be picking it up.

I wasn't aware that was something useful to do with the water and nute supply. What does it help do or prevent?

 

[Dr. Green Fang]

Read this again, knowing what you know now.

http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71126

The air pump + hose + air stones will bubble (aerate) your solution and oxygenate the liquids. Roots LOVE oxygenation Also, it helps stir the "crap" out of your city water and dechlorinate.

This specifically:

See? You install the tube:

Listen to some music:

And get your finished product on!

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[Dr. Green Fang]

Wait till you figure this whole hydro thing out. 6 months from now, you're going to look back and go.. "wow, this is kinda easy now that I have this knowledge!"

:aok:

 

[schoolboy420]

Also, I asked before but it got mixed between posts and probably skipped over. How do you think the battle on heat would be in a 2x2 tent with a 250w hps? I debated the 150w but I'm not sure if it would be enough.