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luielugatz

luielugatz

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Hi all I just switched from aero to bubbles, I spent way too much on a aero and got shifty results, so I made myself 2 bubble buckets out of 2 gallon buckets I had..... My question is should I get bigger buckets for my moms? And when I bloom should I go bigger also maybee a 5 gallon bucket? I'm new to this but I like the results I am seeing already!!!
 
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A 2 gallon bucket is enough for a medium sized plant. But if you are going to have more than one, a larger tote for a res makes it more manageable and let's you grow 4-6 plants in one res.
 
CLOSETGROWTH

CLOSETGROWTH

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luielugatz said:
Hi all I just switched from aero to bubbles, I spent way too much on a aero and got shifty results, so I made myself 2 bubble buckets out of 2 gallon buckets I had..... My question is should I get bigger buckets for my moms? And when I bloom should I go bigger also maybee a 5 gallon bucket? I'm new to this but I like the results I am seeing already!!!
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I would be using either the 3 1/2 gallon or the 5 gallon black buckets. The bigger the reservoir, the easier it is to keep the ph in check..

Good luck :)
 
luielugatz

luielugatz

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Now haveing the roots constantly in the water will that throw off the ph...... I was figureing just add water to the res and check the ph to balance...... Or switch the tops to anothe identicle bucket I have for a clean bucket and new perfect ph???

This make any sense?
 
CLOSETGROWTH

CLOSETGROWTH

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luielugatz said:
Now haveing the roots constantly in the water will that throw off the ph...... I was figureing just add water to the res and check the ph to balance...... Or switch the tops to anothe identicle bucket I have for a clean bucket and new perfect ph???

This make any sense?
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Just put your nutes in the bucket(use ppm meter or manufacturers feeding chart). Stir em up...let the nute solution settle for a short while, and then check out the ph... and adjust accordingly with ph up or down :) Thats what I do anyways. Works 4 me :)
 
luielugatz

luielugatz

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Ok cool I ususally make 5 gal buckets already phed so I'm ahead of the battle.... But I have to tell u switching from aero I think I made the right choice, the plants r fuller and a hole lot greener?

Hey I was readig your post great stuff...... Now when u fill the buckets and u get a great root mass should the roots be fully submerged all the time????
 
CLOSETGROWTH

CLOSETGROWTH

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luielugatz said:
Ok cool I ususally make 5 gal buckets already phed so I'm ahead of the battle.... But I have to tell u switching from aero I think I made the right choice, the plants r fuller and a hole lot greener?

Hey I was readig your post great stuff...... Now when u fill the buckets and u get a great root mass should the roots be fully submerged all the time????
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Hey Thanks :)

I keep the nute level about 1-2 inches below the netpot ... That way it kinda gives the roots an aero effect :)
 
CLOSETGROWTH

CLOSETGROWTH

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CLOSETGROWTH said:
Hey Thanks :)

I keep the nute level about 1-2 inches below the netpot ... That way it kinda gives the roots an aero effect :)
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Also 1 drop per gallon of Superthrive up until flowering. It does your roots justice. DO NOT continue ST in flowering. It will inhibit flowering. :peace:
 
CLOSETGROWTH

CLOSETGROWTH

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luielugatz said:
Ok cool I ususally make 5 gal buckets already phed so I'm ahead of the battle.... But I have to tell u switching from aero I think I made the right choice, the plants r fuller and a hole lot greener?

Hey I was readig your post great stuff...... Now when u fill the buckets and u get a great root mass should the roots be fully submerged all the time????
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Ive never got into the aero thing...

Except for a lil experiment with winding black hose inside a dwc bucket with a bunch of holes and a water pump.. My thread will show ya..

So, I cannot tell you if the dwc plants will be fuller or greener.

Thats usually happens due to genetics, or nutes.
 
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