3"net pots. Dual outlet airpump with (2) 12" airstones.i want to build my own aeroponic system in a rubbermaid tub. I bought some supplies and was wondering if anyone had built their own and had any tips. i plan to have 6 nets and wonder what what size to use? also if I should have misters, airstones or both?
I would tend to agree with this as well. I would do one or the other. If you are going to do aeroponics, do it all the way, otherwise there is no point once the plant is large. It will be getting almost all of its nutrients from the bubbleponics part at the time. In my opinion, I would rather have a bubbleponics anyways. You'll grow massive trees!IMHO, any kind of aero-hybrid setup isn't going to do as well as a pure aero rig.
The amount they help between a DWC/bubbleponics and aero system is negligible. Ask anyone here who grows with a DWC method, and they will tell you the same thing. You don't need them. Use one or the other.I though that misters would help until roots were long enough to reach the water
Yes, lower it once the roots have grown a few inches down into the water. I usually like to keep it 2 or 3 inches below the bottom of the net pots.Racer do you lower water levels as roots grow longer?
Hmmmm...and what creates the air bubbles in your bubbleponic system?True aeroponics dont use airstones because the roots are suspended in the air all the time. IF your roots touch water its a DWC and thats it, even then air stones aren't needed as long as you keep water levels low enough. ive found air stones just make allgey. Ive been runnin my bubbleponics with out one from day one and things are great!
That's what I was wondering. Does anyone else know if this is true? Can the air by itself supply enough O2 if you leave the water level that low? I personally wouldn't do it anyways because it seems like it would be a nightmare to keep in check as far as EC and pH goes, and probably constantly adding water too.Hmmmm...and what creates the air bubbles in your bubbleponic system?
my water is about a quarter of the way up and im using a 36 gal tub instead the original dinky one. there's plenty of room for roots to thrive both in water and air. trust me air stones are useless unless roots are COMPLETELY submerged. "Cause what happens when oxygen is pumped thru the air stone?" it floats to the top due to the gas molecules being lighter than water. they don't magically diffuse into the water.Hmmmm...and what creates the air bubbles in your bubbleponic system?
I guess we should ignore the intended use of airstones....TO DIFFUSE OXYGEN IN WATER FOR FISH. You spoke of "true aeroponics". Very few people here are doing "true aeroponics". The sprayers are not capable of delivering a droplet small enough to be properly absorbed and few people have pumps strong enough to supply the pressure needed for fog like sprays.my water is about a quarter of the way up and im using a 36 gal tub instead the original dinky one. there's plenty of room for roots to thrive both in water and air. trust me air stones are useless unless roots are COMPLETELY submerged. "Cause what happens when oxygen is pumped thru the air stone?" it floats to the top due to the gas molecules being lighter than water. they don't magically diffuse into the water.
I guess we should ignore the intended use of airstones....TO DIFFUSE OXYGEN IN WATER FOR FISH. You spoke of "true aeroponics". Very few people here are doing "true aeroponics". The sprayers are not capable of delivering a droplet small enough to be properly absorbed and few people have pumps strong enough to supply the pressure needed for fog like sprays.
Airstones DO provide a benefit....ask many of the oldschool growers here. The ideal situation is to have a deep tub (OR a separate rez) so you can have plenty of solution AND have roots suspended in air. Low solution levels are a pain in the ass to deal with because you have too much PH/Nute fluctuation.
Google it but remember it's not only the mister heads...you'll need a good pump too.Where can someone find such fogger or sprayers that produce such a fine mist?