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UpNorthGrow1021

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So I've seen a lot of videos running DWC with 5 gallon buckets, but when they feed they do enough nutrients for 1 gallon, not the amount of gallons actually in the bucket. Is this accurate, just checking. I've learned a lot of you tube videos aren't 100% true all the time. Appreciate any feedback
 
amneziaHaze

amneziaHaze

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you should just watch PPM or EC start low and each day or week raise it a little until you notice she drinks more water than nutrients then reduce a little and thats your spot
 
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UpNorthGrow1021

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Everything I've read has been based on 5 gallon buckets, then someone just told me I should use 12 gallon totes instead, this will be my first grow, so any opinion on what's best to use
 
amneziaHaze

amneziaHaze

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no idea on that i do micro grows. but you should have a recepie for your nutrients. in my micro grow 10L gets full with roots. no idea what wattage are you working.
 
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twentyeight.threefive

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UpNorthGrow1021 said:
So I've seen a lot of videos running DWC with 5 gallon buckets, but when they feed they do enough nutrients for 1 gallon, not the amount of gallons actually in the bucket. Is this accurate, just checking. I've learned a lot of you tube videos aren't 100% true all the time. Appreciate any feedback
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You need to measure your feed strength with an EC meter.
 
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UpNorthGrow1021

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Again I'm new, so apologizing for my lack of knowledge. I'm using PH Perfect Technology nutrients. It said that was a good one, and makes ph balancing pretty simple.
 
Star Dog

Star Dog

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I'm not sure about your nutrient I've never used it but in regards to the tank/reservoir size bigger will be more stable, meaning less/smaller ec and ph swings.
UpNorthGrow1021 said:
Everything I've read has been based on 5 gallon buckets, then someone just told me I should use 12 gallon totes instead, this will be my first grow, so any opinion on what's best to use
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