HomeGrownLove

Hellow GC, i am in the market for a hydro system that is cheap small and stealth. i happened to come across this one, light included:
HYDROPONIC KIT, GROWLIGHT, FLORA KIT NUTRIENTS PH KIT - eBay (item 190229633219 end time Jul-13-08 23:13:06 PDT)
So the questions:
Would this be an ideal hydro setup for a novice like me?
Dows anyone know if i can find something else for about that price?
And would that light work for both flowering and veg.?
Any comments will help thank you GC.

Confused in FL:
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Dukey

Looks like a good little starter kit. How big is your space?

HomeGrownLove

3'x4'x2' in a closet in my apt. , have some room to play with but like i said, im lookin for stealth and max usage out of this with a max yeild.

GreenDragon2k

No. Hydro is expensive. The rubbermaid storage tote, net pots, and hydroton are the cheapest part. That kit is missing the essential equipment for hydro: The pH/TDS meters. Not only that, they couldnt even insulate the rubbermaid with reflectix for ya.

I estimate that lamp will net you a whooping quarter oz of buds if all goes well


Save your money for a 400w HPS and some foxfarms soil bro; come back to water world when you got an extra few Benjamins to burn.

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HomeGrownLove

First and foremost let me say thank you for your input, second i have the cash for more,but am trying to stay within an ideal budget. also i dont want to deal with the hassle of building my own setup and fuggin it up. i dont really want to go with such a high wattage light because i live in an apt and it would be a cause for concern. what other alternatives would you suggest for this high watt light ( although i plan on using hps when i get a house) and this hydro set up. soil would not be an ideal grow for me seeing how im "afraid" to order seeds offline. its possible but not plausible. so i would either have to start with bag seed and find a way if there is any to increase potency or get clones which is lookin a little grim as the weeks pass. any replys will definatly help.!

bluecheese

What does hydro or soil have to do with seeds? You're going to have to get seeds or clones somehow if you want to grow.

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HomeGrownLove

your absolutly correct. and ive got some. but they arent the dank stuff you all have on here. id like to do soild grow but id really like to try green tumbin hydro. just seems more fit for my crazy self. i love experimenting and personal opinion think id be able to do more of that growing hydroponically. but please do correct me if im wrong. evryone here knows so much more than i. comments appreciated.. thank you gc.

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lilbud99

I think the others are suggesting Soil cos it's more forgiving should anything go wrong, be it, pH, or whatever,...in Hydro, things move so much faster, you've really got to know your onions, or it can be all over in a matter of days if something like Pythium takes hold.

If your really intent on wetting your feet, Spend some time and do some research in the Hydro forums, then you should have a better idea on how to set things up.

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HomeGrownLove

thank u and very good point.

HomeGrownLove

Ok so ive decided to go ahead and build my own Bubbleponics grow box. Does any one have any advice tips?

Parts so far.
20 Gl tub. 5 3 inch Net pots Bag of Hydroton Air Pump from wally world Clear aquarium line. Flowering bulb and 2 25 watt cfl 6500k from walmart as well.

Need:
ph up + down
rockwool cubes.

and thats all i can think of...anyone got anything to add....please help out refer me to posts links etc etc. thank you GC

HGL