Does Size Matter??? Basket Lid Size that is.

bertaluchi

bertaluchi

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So I am running a 5 gallon bucket with the 10 inch basket lid. I have seen a lot of people running a 6 inch lid and even some home made basket lids smaller than that. Is there any reason someone would use a smaller basket other than trying to run more than one plant per bucket? I chose the bigger size for my plants because I figure it is more space for the root ball to grow. The more roots the better the plant above the grow rocks will be right? I may just be blazed up but the smaller lid does not make sense to me. Unless you have like 200 buckets and cant afford the grow media..but rockwool is chep.
 
SnapsProvolone

SnapsProvolone

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The smaller ones don't hang as deep allowing you to run a little deeper nuutrients thus larger rootball in the dwc bucket. The basket merely supports the plant above water.
 
bertaluchi

bertaluchi

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Thank you Mr. Provolone. I kind of had a feeling after seeing a lot of people using the smaller size lid that there had to be a reason. Next run I will try the smaller lid size. Nice pic by the way.
 
Grizzle2

Grizzle2

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I use a bigger net pot and I haven't had any problems. My first grow was great and it's working fine on this grow I'm on now. Check it out I'm sure it's the same as what you're using.
 
superstoner1

superstoner1

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I use a 2" net pot in a 5gal bucket and easily get 4-6oz plants that only get the outside of my light pattern around my aero rail systems. By using the 2" I can start with 5gal of water and nutes where a 6" lid pot will only allow what? 3-3 1\2 gal? More stable pH and ppm, more space for roots and no worry about media. I can grab a bucket and move it easily, even tilting it, without spilling.
 
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churchhaze

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I used to use 5inch netcups, but switched to 3inch when starting everything fresh (DIY DWC).

No regrets. 3 inches is just more convenient, less waste of media, ability to fill the resources higher, which means more distance of bubbles floating from the airstones to teh surface (good). The smaller ones just feel more firm and secure. I guess it's subjective. It's hard to mix and match if you have different size pots, so you have to make a decision early.

I suspect 2" would be even better. What matters is how big the holes are, so the roots don't get too thick and get constricted by a fine plastic mesh. The 3 inch netcups I use have giant holes, sometimes the rocks fall through, but i think it's worth it for the roots health.
 
calvin.m16

calvin.m16

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churchhaze said:
I used to use 5inch netcups, but switched to 3inch when starting everything fresh (DIY DWC).

No regrets. 3 inches is just more convenient, less waste of media, ability to fill the resources higher, which means more distance of bubbles floating from the airstones to teh surface (good). The smaller ones just feel more firm and secure. I guess it's subjective. It's hard to mix and match if you have different size pots, so you have to make a decision early.

I suspect 2" would be even better. What matters is how big the holes are, so the roots don't get too thick and get constricted by a fine plastic mesh. The 3 inch netcups I use have giant holes, sometimes the rocks fall through, but i think it's worth it for the roots health.
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Dude the base of my stems get thicker than 2".... I wouldn't use any net pot smaller than 6" and that's not based on decades of experience it's based on hours of research and common sense.
 
Rs88

Rs88

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I've used both small and big net pots, you gain a bit more volume with smaller pots, but I haven't noticed anything in yield.
 
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