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drtask · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2006, 10:56 PM

hello all,

i am wondering if perlite would be an alright medium for hydroponic growth? i mean, it holds moisture and provide airation, why wouldnt it suffice for hydro grows? just wondering.

froggy · #2 (**permalink**) 07-11-2006, 01:55 AM

it holds alot of water per lb of perlite. alot more than sumthing like clay balls.

u want ur system to have dry cycle and perlite would not let that happen.

drtask · #3 (**permalink**) 07-11-2006, 04:51 AM

ok that makes sense. thanks!

mr.niceguy619 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froggy

it holds alot of water per lb of perlite. alot more than sumthing like clay balls.

u want ur system to have dry cycle and perlite would not let that happen.

where can clay balls be bought?

froggy · #5 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 04:37 AM

they can be had at any hydro store.

http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/Itemdesc....MROCK10&eq=&Tp=

i think the proper name for them is sumthing like Lightweight Expanded clay aggregate.

the hold water while providing enough O2 to benefit the roots.

this is such a good product that i wouldnt go with anything else for my hydro setup.

mr.niceguy619 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froggy

they can be had at any hydro store.

http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/Itemdesc....MROCK10&eq=&Tp=

i think the proper name for them is sumthing like Lightweight Expanded clay aggregate.

the hold water while providing enough O2 to benefit the roots.

this is such a good product that i wouldnt go with anything else for my hydro setup.

what about rockwool?? could i use that in a hydro grow? because when i buy my clones they come in a little square of rockwool

froggy · #7 (**permalink**) 07-13-2006, 10:19 PM

im not sure if i would use rockwool in anything other than an ebb and flow. E&F dry out inbetween flows (that is what an ebb is). i could imagine rockwool holds too much for a bubble bucket or other 'constant' watering systems.

maybe im wrong and someone will correct me. tho, i must say that ive seen ALOT of highly sucessful clay ball hydro's.

Palehorse22 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.niceguy619

what about rockwool?? could i use that in a hydro grow? because when i buy my clones they come in a little square of rockwool

Rockwool is all I use...I germinate the seeds in the small cubes and when the roots show thru I simply put that cube into a 6 inch square cube...works great...rockwool also holds air so it is almost impossible to overwater...It can be used with ebb & flow, drip(what I use)...anything really except the trough...

clay balls work good too but rockwool is the ticket imo..

mr.niceguy619 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 04:50 AM

ok, i have another question: can i put my clone(which will be in a rockwool cube) into the basket and then add some clay balls too?(for support)

the baskets i bought are 5 1/2" so to me, thats kinda big for a lil clone

Palehorse22 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.niceguy619

ok, i have another question: can i put my clone(which will be in a rockwool cube) into the basket and then add some clay balls too?(for support)

the baskets i bought are 5 1/2" so to me, thats kinda big for a lil clone

That would work...or you could put the small rockwool in larger cubes and put clay around that...either way would be good....I just love rockwool...

drtask · #11 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 09:27 AM

wow from perlite to a discussion on hyrdo mediums...lol. i have been told rockwool is very acidic when bought. can i soak the cubes ( i have 6) in regular tab water that has been sitting out for a few days to lower the pH level or do i need to purchase a pH adjuster? also, where can i get the net baskets that are discussed in the bubble bucket construction thread? i have the bucket, lid, bubble stick, two air pumps, water. but i dont know where to get the net baskets and the nutes are gonna be difficult to acquire. anyone have any suggestions on nutes? sorry for such a long post. im done now

mr.niceguy619 · #12 (**permalink**) 07-14-2006, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtask

wow from perlite to a discussion on hyrdo mediums...lol. i have been told rockwool is very acidic when bought. can i soak the cubes ( i have 6) in regular tab water that has been sitting out for a few days to lower the pH level or do i need to purchase a pH adjuster? also, where can i get the net baskets that are discussed in the bubble bucket construction thread? i have the bucket, lid, bubble stick, two air pumps, water. but i dont know where to get the net baskets and the nutes are gonna be difficult to acquire. anyone have any suggestions on nutes? sorry for such a long post. im done now

i just bought my baskets yesterday from a local hydroponics store (try hydro stores...maybe home depot or nurseries(sp))

and is a bubble stick the same thing as a air stone?? (i didnt buy a bubble stick, but i bought airstones.....i hope it's the same thing)

Palehorse22 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-15-2006, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtask

wow from perlite to a discussion on hyrdo mediums...lol. i have been told rockwool is very acidic when bought. can i soak the cubes ( i have 6) in regular tab water that has been sitting out for a few days to lower the pH level or do i need to purchase a pH adjuster? also, where can i get the net baskets that are discussed in the bubble bucket construction thread? i have the bucket, lid, bubble stick, two air pumps, water. but i dont know where to get the net baskets and the nutes are gonna be difficult to acquire. anyone have any suggestions on nutes? sorry for such a long post. im done now

It is...you can by a rockwool conditioner or soak them in very low ph water overnight...that is what I do...get the net baskets from any garden store...

InferiorWang · #14 (**permalink**) 07-18-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.niceguy619

and is a bubble stick the same thing as a air stone?? (i didnt buy a bubble stick, but i bought airstones.....i hope it's the same thing)

air stones are fine

BluntBlazer · #15 (**permalink**) 07-19-2006, 06:20 PM

Will this wrk??????

What my hydro set consists of

1) coffie jug ( for the water)
2) ari pump
3)red party cup(holes at the boteem)
4)sponges, and airsoft bb's it what is in the red sup for it 2 grow in
5) 50/60 watt plant light

anything i should add 2 this... or just throw it away?

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#1 (permalink) 07-10-2006, 10:56 PM
drtask highDreamer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: where you dont need to know Posts: 666	perlite for hydroponic medium? hello all, i am wondering if perlite would be an alright medium for hydroponic growth? i mean, it holds moisture and provide airation, why wouldnt it suffice for hydro grows? just wondering. __________________ http://forum.grasscity.com/general-o...6k-beware.html -Trainwreck CannaStrainBase - ADD YOUR STRAIN INFO

#2 (permalink) 07-11-2006, 01:55 AM
froggy Old School Stoner Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: way north of u Posts: 1,363	perlite for hydroponic medium it holds alot of water per lb of perlite. alot more than sumthing like clay balls. u want ur system to have dry cycle and perlite would not let that happen. __________________ froggy For as long as space endures, And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I, too, abide To dispel the misery of the world.

#3 (permalink) 07-11-2006, 04:51 AM
drtask highDreamer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: where you dont need to know Posts: 666	ok that makes sense. thanks! __________________ http://forum.grasscity.com/general-o...6k-beware.html -Trainwreck CannaStrainBase - ADD YOUR STRAIN INFO

#5 (permalink) 07-13-2006, 04:37 AM
froggy Old School Stoner Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: way north of u Posts: 1,363	they can be had at any hydro store. http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/Itemdesc....MROCK10&eq=&Tp= i think the proper name for them is sumthing like Lightweight Expanded clay aggregate. the hold water while providing enough O2 to benefit the roots. this is such a good product that i wouldnt go with anything else for my hydro setup. __________________ froggy For as long as space endures, And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I, too, abide To dispel the misery of the world.

#7 (permalink) 07-13-2006, 10:19 PM
froggy Old School Stoner Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: way north of u Posts: 1,363	im not sure if i would use rockwool in anything other than an ebb and flow. E&F dry out inbetween flows (that is what an ebb is). i could imagine rockwool holds too much for a bubble bucket or other 'constant' watering systems. maybe im wrong and someone will correct me. tho, i must say that ive seen ALOT of highly sucessful clay ball hydro's. __________________ froggy For as long as space endures, And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I, too, abide To dispel the misery of the world.

#9 (permalink) 07-14-2006, 04:50 AM
mr.niceguy619 tha ***** you luv to hate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west coast Posts: 274	ok, i have another question: can i put my clone(which will be in a rockwool cube) into the basket and then add some clay balls too?(for support) the baskets i bought are 5 1/2" so to me, thats kinda big for a lil clone __________________ My current grow room: -2f(w)x5f(h)x5f(d) -4-(equal to) 100w cfls (4x100w=400w. cfls) -1 desk fan -10 (3) gal. pots -organic soil Grow status: 4-16-06: 30 seeds planted 4-23-06: 10 plants sprout (then get transplanted) 4-30-06: 9plants doing good (1 in shock) 5-2-06: cat gets into growroom... 6 plants surrvived 6-12-06: plants started to flower (lights=12/12) 6-29-06: now have 4 females (and 1 male outside)

#11 (permalink) 07-14-2006, 09:27 AM
drtask highDreamer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: where you dont need to know Posts: 666	wow from perlite to a discussion on hyrdo mediums...lol. i have been told rockwool is very acidic when bought. can i soak the cubes ( i have 6) in regular tab water that has been sitting out for a few days to lower the pH level or do i need to purchase a pH adjuster? also, where can i get the net baskets that are discussed in the bubble bucket construction thread? i have the bucket, lid, bubble stick, two air pumps, water. but i dont know where to get the net baskets and the nutes are gonna be difficult to acquire. anyone have any suggestions on nutes? sorry for such a long post. im done now __________________ http://forum.grasscity.com/general-o...6k-beware.html -Trainwreck CannaStrainBase - ADD YOUR STRAIN INFO

#15 (permalink) 07-19-2006, 06:20 PM
BluntBlazer Registered Booser Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 32	Will this wrk?????? What my hydro set consists of 1) coffie jug ( for the water) 2) ari pump 3)red party cup(holes at the boteem) 4)sponges, and airsoft bb's it what is in the red sup for it 2 grow in 5) 50/60 watt plant light anything i should add 2 this... or just throw it away? __________________ MY FIRST GROW http://forum.grasscity.com/general-indoor-growing/104243-my-first-grow.html my first grow

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