cavadge

Agree on the backup pump. I had one fail on my Aeroflo, and it was panic stations. Ended up rushing out and buying a pond pump, but the fittings didn't match and I couldn't locate an adapter. McGyvered it, and it worked until I got a warranty replacement from GH. I run my pumps 7/24 - they use only about 100 watts of power. I've had timers fail, and it's one less thing to worry about. I've had two of these generic "hydroponic" timers fail, and am now using only Intermatic digital timers which haven't let me down yet.

FWIW - I put germinated seeds directly in hydroton and net pots in the Aeroflo. They pop within a day or two. Plant them one layer of rocks down.

Shooting for clones, but don't have anything on hand at this point. I've got moms growing in a Rainforest 318 from seed, as well as the seeds in the Aeroflo, planted at the same time. Plan to take cuttings from both to get some clones in motion, keeping track of everything, as some males may result, and the cuttings will need to go. Am using an aeorponic cloner here as well.

Also FWIW - the seedlings in the Rainforest are growing more rapidly than in the Aeroflo, to my surprise. They are a node or two ahead after three weeks, and much bigger. Such robust growth should provide with a good supply of clones hopefully.

Absolutely astonishing growth rates with aeroponics. I'll never go back to soil.

BlankMotif

Can you recommend an air pump for backup?

Them

I guess I'm getto, but I use 15 on 15 off timers from lowes or home depot. Keep an extra on hand.

Aquarium air pumps and air stones. Works well.

It is a good idea to have an extra water pump on hand. Again a pond pump from lowes works well.

DrDankman

have two ecoplus 396 for about $35 can be inline or submerged. its ran for about 2 years now no problems.
i let my pumps go 24/7, tried the 15 on 15 off and didnt like it...
but my temps are not as cool as THEM's.

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I remembered your comment on this and laughed. I snapped these photos three days before I harvested this monster. Almost five months from seed, 15 1/2 weeks of flowering. Stood up straight, over 8 feet tall, Had to cut it down in pieces. The yield should be good.

But I sure don't want to do that again. She was so big I had T-5s on either side of the HPS to try to cover the whole plant. I still can't get over the fact that this grew out of a 3 inch net pot.

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Wow!!

That sure is a monster!!

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