First time DWC - General questions and concerns!

[Markusse]

Well, I've decided to start a DWC grow... I think I got it down pretty well..

I got a 30 liter container, 5 holes in it with net pots.. an air pump, a bubblestone, ph+ and ph-

What else do I need?

Like, I know I need nutrients.. But which? And how many different ones do I really need? I see people using 6 different types.. Seems really illogical to me.. But what do you think?

 

[az kid]

Grow, micro, calmag, and bloom. those are the main nutrients, all the others are additives that 80% of the time don't do shit. As for what brand of nutrient, well that's the fun thing about growing, it's all an experiment. I'd say try a brand that sticks out to you the most, but do some research and see what people say about it. I'm running a mixed brand nutrient solution and the plants seem to love
it.
X nutrients -grow and bloom
Botanicare- cal-mag
General hydroponic micro (and bloom now cause the shop was out and closing there business)

I'm also running dwc.

 

[hotrodharley]

Well, I've decided to start a DWC grow... I think I got it down pretty well..

I got a 30 liter container, 5 holes in it with net pots.. an air pump, a bubblestone, ph+ and ph-

What else do I need?

Like, I know I need nutrients.. But which? And how many different ones do I really need? I see people using 6 different types.. Seems really illogical to me.. But what do you think?

Advanced Nutrients. They cost a little more but use standard dilution rates across the board to help prevent screwups.

Recommend their Sensi Grow and Bloom series. I also strongly suggest VooDoo Juice and B-52.

 

[superstoner1]

a bigger container, cause 5 plants in 8 gallons will work your ass off.

 

[superstoner1]

what you need is:
apologize to the op
start your own thread
and stop fucking jacking threads.
i didnt stop in here to jump somewhere else, i was here to see what the op had to say.

 

[nick88]

what you need is:
apologize to the op
start your own thread
and stop fucking jacking threads.
i didnt stop in here to jump somewhere else, i was here to see what the op had to say.

Well said.

 

[Markusse]

Advanced Nutrients. They cost a little more but use standard dilution rates across the board to help prevent screwups.

Recommend their Sensi Grow and Bloom series. I also strongly suggest VooDoo Juice and B-52.

Alright, thanks man! I've heard about sensi before! Also, what kind of mix to water would I need? 50% 50%? or does different nutes come with different ratios?

Also, what kind of water? Tap?

Thanks!

 

[Markusse]

a bigger container, cause 5 plants in 8 gallons will work your ass off.

I misspoke earlier, I got 51 liters actually, for 5 plants. Is that better?

what you need is:
apologize to the op
start your own thread
and stop fucking jacking threads.
i didnt stop in here to jump somewhere else, i was here to see what the op had to say.

And, thanks for that!

Grow, micro, calmag, and bloom. those are the main nutrients, all the others are additives that 80% of the time don't do shit. As for what brand of nutrient, well that's the fun thing about growing, it's all an experiment. I'd say try a brand that sticks out to you the most, but do some research and see what people say about it. I'm running a mixed brand nutrient solution and the plants seem to love
it.
X nutrients -grow and bloom
Botanicare- cal-mag
General hydroponic micro (and bloom now cause the shop was out and closing there business)

I'm also running dwc.

I can understand grow and bloom. But what is calmag and micro for?

Advanced Nutrients. They cost a little more but use standard dilution rates across the board to help prevent screwups.

Recommend their Sensi Grow and Bloom series. I also strongly suggest VooDoo Juice and B-52.

Looking into sensi! And, do I need 2 different nutes, or more than 2? I'd love just sticking to a grow and bloom.. Without all the extras.. Is it really needed?

Also, where do I find those rates?

 

[hotrodharley]

a bigger container, cause 5 plants in 8 gallons will work your ass off.

Totally agree. I had 6 in a 22 gallon. Cut one down. 1 is now stunted due to space and 4 survive well but why even waste those 2? Insanity. Next time just more 5-gallon units in my case. Easier to manage.

 

[hotrodharley]

I misspoke earlier, I got 51 liters actually, for 5 plants. Is that better?



And, thanks for that!



I can understand grow and bloom. But what is calmag and micro for?



Looking into sensi! And, do I need 2 different nutes, or more than 2? I'd love just sticking to a grow and bloom.. Without all the extras.. Is it really needed?

Also, where do I find those rates?

Sensi Grow and Sensi Bloom grew me quite a few gigs before I added B-52 and VooDoo Juice. The dilution rates are on each bottle but 2 ML/L of water. I always - ALWAYS - start 1/4 strength. But you can do an entire grow with the Sensi Grow and Sensi Bloom. Soil or hydro. I use it in both. Same stuff.

 

[Markusse]

Sensi Grow and Sensi Bloom grew me quite a few gigs before I added B-52 and VooDoo Juice. The dilution rates are on each bottle but 2 ML/L of water. I always - ALWAYS - start 1/4 strength. But you can do an entire grow with the Sensi Grow and Sensi Bloom. Soil or hydro. I use it in both. Same stuff.

Alright thanks man.. I'll get sensi grow and sensi bloom to begin with!

But was 51 liters enough for 5 plants?

 

[Wrendude]

what you need is:
apologize to the op
start your own thread
and stop fucking jacking threads.
i didnt stop in here to jump somewhere else, i was here to see what the op had to say.

thankyou for the reminder that i soo forcefully made you comment on my post, forgot not to post in others threads, havent been on in awhile, sorry geez.

 

[JFlo941]

I use Advanced Nutrients Jungle Juice GMB ther complete set in liter jugs is 25$ my plants are HUGE. IT's cheap, easy to use, and from a very reputible company. just my 2 cents

 

[zestay]

personally i use the technaflora products. recepie for sucess. simple. easy. all the same brand. and everything you need to get started for about 45 dollars USD.