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This is my first attempt at building my own Hydroponics growing system. So far it works great! I chose the Ebb and Flow because It appeared to be one of the simplest to build. This is constructed mostly of things I had around the house.
A used laundry detergent bucket, well washed of course.
A Ziploc disposable food container.
Aquarium air pump.
Tabletop fountain water pump.
I had to purchase one foot of tubing,
Hydroton pellets,
and Net Pots from a Hydroponics store.
It was actually fairly easy to build but if you wish for me to explain exactly how I built it, just ask in my comments section.
If there is enough interest, I will make video about the construction.
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August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Wow, That’s neat. …
Wow, That’s neat. you could add a float switch to turn it off and a lowpressure switch to turn it back on. Good job!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
lol ,
lol ,
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
damn good vid i …
good vid i want one lol
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
The short answer is …
The short answer is no. What you are refering to is Aquaponics. Unfortunately aquaponics is more complicated than that. I would recomend doing a search for “Aquaponics”. There are many good videos here on You Tube and lots of free information on the internet. Otherwise you could try it and see what happens. It would make an intresting experiment. Ask for FEEDER fish when you buy goldfish. Usually it’s the same fish at a much cheaper price. Have fun!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
if i choose to …
if i choose to throw gold fish into the bottom half, would that take care of the nutrients?does cannabis like that kind of nutes?
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Never? Does that …
Never? Does that rule only apply to buckets? I have another system I made where I used a plastic coffee can. I’m pretty sure that container used to contain the chemical compound trimethylxanthine. LOL lighten up.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
never use a bucket …
never use a bucket that has had soap or any other chemicals in it to grow plants in or even water them.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
You can build a …
You can build a system without circulating the water but then it wouldn’t be an Ebb and Flow.
You can just have hydroponic solution in a tub and blow air into it with an aquarium pump and it will grow plants. Do a search for Bubbleponics to see an example.
Keep in mind, you need to use hydroponic solution, just plain water won’t work for very long.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I agree! I really …
I agree! I really like putting stuff together to make it work. Once the plants start growing it’s just maintaining the system. The only advice I can give you is to build bigger more complicated systems. I learn something new and find better ways with each system I build.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
so is the water …
so is the water circulation a big deal if you were to switch the water everyday without the pump?
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
haha!! That’s great …
haha!! That’s great! I just got my setup going. (same thing… built it myself). I have one drip, and one ebb & flow. The part that sucks is that the funnest part is building the thing! Staring at the plants grow is boring! Kudos! great setup!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Here’s how I ran …
Here’s how I ran this one. Different people will have different advice but this is what worked for me. Lights come on at 7am shuts off at 11pm.. Pump also turns on at 7am then again at 11am, 3pm, 7pm, 11pm, ever 4 hours while the lights are on. The pump runs for half an hour each time. 15 minutes would be ok but I have a couple cheap timers for this system that only do half hour settings. Hope this helps. Have Fun!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
i always umed …
i always umed you left the solution there for the medium to soak up.but thanks for showing a system in action which a lot of other videos don’t do.much more helpful. how often during a one day period do you feed , ?if possible maybe actual time.?
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
That’s great. …
That’s great. That’s exactly what I want to do is give people ideas. This is just one system built with easily obtainable parts. I want people to see you don’t need to spend a ton of money. All you really need is a little knowledge and imagination. Have fun!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
NICE gives me alot …
NICE gives me alot of ideas now
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Thank you.
Thank you.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Genius =)
Genius =)
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
well spend the …
well spend the money and get a 400 walt light over them their get big fast
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I don’t have room …
I don’t have room for anything that big. LOL
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Cool, Hydroponics …
Cool, Hydroponics is a great way to grow just about anything.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Soy tan feliz para …
Soy tan feliz para usted. Gracias por el comentario.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
i seen one persons …
i seen one persons ebb and flow system he used a 4/8 foot tray and he had 180 plants in it wow after that i stad away from his house
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
pumera porqueria …
pumera porqueria he visto cosas mejores
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
am encouraged now …
am encouraged now bro!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Thanks for the kind …
Thanks for the kind comment. This is a small system. I built it mostly to learn about Hydroponics and is a good foundation for future projects. If you want to do any serious growing you will need something larger. Good luck with your system and have fun!