Reddit reviews Deep Water Culture (DWC) Hydroponic Bucket Kit 5 Gallon, 6 inch

You can get the full set on amazon for 39.99 plus shipping (not a prime item). But the pump it comes with is underpowered so plan on upgrading that.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Deep Water Culture (DWC) or Bubbleponics is where the roots grow in water with hydroponic solution. An air pump is used in conjunction with an air stone to provide aeration. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Plant is currently 4 months 1 week 1 day old.

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I would start with a deep water culture system, because they are super low maintenance.

Use a bucket and a fish-tank aerator... watch the video here. Buy a kit here.

General Hydroponics makes good products. Their liquids are good, but the Maxigrow and Maxibloom powder represents exceptional value. If you just have a few watermelons, just start with the liquid.

With all products, read and follow the directions.

VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Obeservation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2'x4' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6xYQybZYQ5R07

VenTech VT IF4+CF4 IF4CF412 Inline Duct Fan with Virgin Charcoal Carbon Filter Combo, 190 CFM, 4" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q2ER5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7yYQyb26P3D49

Deep Water Culture (DWC) Hydroponic Bucket Kit 5 Gallon, 6 inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yAYQybVQN6NWW

VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 600W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019ETLC7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vBYQyb3R3GY0X
(1 to start then 2 when you get to flower

That should get you started. You'll need a couple timers as well but that's a decent start.

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If you're gonna ask if you can grow in that, I would say with a very sorry and sad, NEVER lol

My friend did this a couple years ago for his first grow lmao. I dontknow what would happen first, you'd run out of room in the res, the light wont cut the mustard, or the stem is too thick to fit through that hole lol

You could put her in a proper hydro set up like this

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493160586&sr=8-1&keywords=DWC

you could also make that yourself for like 15$ instead.

this is the air pump i used for dwc, it is enough for 4-5 dwc 5 gallons and is only as loud as 2 shitty aquarium pumps.

https://www.amazon.com/EcoPlus-Commercial-Air-Watts-728450/dp/B002JLJC0W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493160558&sr=8-2&keywords=ecoplus+pump

Then get a marshydro 600w and a 2x2 tent you'll have a dank set up that yields not to shabby!

For a first setup, it is hard to beat a DIY dwc bucket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts0iaPRuPjM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjSukG1k7G4

Or you can buy this exact thing ready made.
https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y

For pepermint or stevia, one plant in a 7L bucket is probably alright. But, for tomatoes(unless it is a very small (patio) variety) you are going to want a larger bucket. With a mature tomato plant in a 7L bucket, you will be refilling your nutrients every day. 5gal(19L) is a commonly used size.

Yeah, just clay pebbles / hydroton.

I got the buckets as a cheap starter kit: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hydro+bucket&qid=1555552793&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I think this would do it for you as far as hardware goes.

Define what kind of hydro you want to do? A simple DWC system is good for being able to show the roots and such, but it's very volatile and things can go very wrong very quickly.

This is a system I built, though I'd say skip the chiller, but if you can get one it's much better. My freezer thing was cheap and worked fine with the t-5 lights, but gave me fits under my 1000W HIDs.

If you want to have your highest level of success you might want to consider a soilless hydro system like growing in coco coir or a peat moss based medium, maybe even rockwool cubes.

I'd guess the most important factor would be your budget. You're a high school teacher so I'll assume it's small.

something like this would work fine

-put links in the body of your post not title.

-You were also the guy who was asking about the miricle grow thingy right?

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Why dont you want to build a system? It takes about 30 minutes and a trip to home depot.

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If you really don't want to do that get something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Water-Culture-DWC-Hydroponic/dp/B00CHEIO6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487695391&sr=8-1&keywords=dwc+hydroponic+system

>Can you explain your buckets air flow and air filtration?

My bucket has two passive 120mm intakes that are covered with mesh filters and a single 120mm exhaust in the lid that connects to a 4" flange with dryer ducting. There is a 4" 190 CFM In-Line fan connected to a 4x12 Carbon Filter. I also have a variable fan controller on the in-line fan. I run mine at about half power.

>What do you have your plant in? Planter and soil on the bottom of bucket ect?

I use a 5g nursery pot. For my next grow I will be switching to a smart pot to avoid it getting rootbound.

>I was thinking of extending a 5g bucket under the brute can so the soil is under the setup and the plant itself is in the brute only allowing more space to grow.

If you're gonna do that you're better off getting one of those 5g DWC setups. With that said, I'd advise against doing that. Reason being is you add another layer of complexity in that you have to figure out how to support the brute and you run risks with light leaks. This also puts the brute much higher than you are which can make servicing/watering awkward.

I just have mine sitting on the bottom of the bucket in the pot. The newer style Brutes cause you to lose a few inches but if you can budget to buy two of them and use one as a spacer, it works well.

>Would that work or would I have an issue with temperature difference between roots and plant?

I am not experienced enough to say yay or nay but I doubt it?

Do you suggest a DWC system that I can buy? I noticed the picture you linked and I was looking at this but I'm a little concerned about the (very) few complaints on the air pump and stone.
I just want to grow 2 plants so all of the multiple plant setups aren't for me, but two of these would be great. With that being said, I plan to buy the MarsHydro 300w since it's all anyone ever talks about, but is one enough? Should I get one for each? I plan on growing these in my unused second bathroom, right in the shower. No tent and wide open (though I may switch to a 3x3 tent eventually). Since most posts I've been reading seem to all be in tents I'm not sure how growing them in a more open space might affect the lighting set up.
Can't wait to get started, just waiting on Mephisto to get back to me!