Need Some Help On Choosing A Hydroponic System (Wick Or Reservoir System)

[raw tunes]

im trying to keep it simple
and ive found these 2 techniques


The Wick System

In wick hydroponic growing systems, the plants are again in their own container, separate from the nutrient reservoir. Pieces of absorbant material (usually nylon rope) are buried partially in each plant container. The other end of the rope is allowed to dangle in the nutrient solution. The absorbant material pulls the nutrient solution from the reservoir up into the growing medium.


OR


The Reservoir Method

The reservoir method is one of the easiest of all the true hydroponics growing systems. A container holds about two inches of nutrient solution. Several plant containers sit down in the nutrient solution. An aquarium air pump constantly bubbles in the nutrient solution, keeping the plants roots from drowning.



im planning on using rockwool or hydroton because i dont want to have to mess with soil
can you use rockwool or hydroton work on both of these setups?

Also if I did the Wick System I would have each plant in its own container, but still one nutrient tub.


which one of these setups would be better?

[stilalive2029]

I am not too sure about you second method, i think it is most commonly called DWC or deep water culture, meaning the water is deep, like 5 gallons a plant big, otherwise i dont think there is enough room for all of the roots to chill, thats what i reccomend though, as that is what i am attempting

[raw tunes]

ok ive decided on the DWC grow
im headed to the hydro store and Wal-Mart tomorrow
i kind of wish i didnt waste my money on soil and peat pots that were all wrong
but whatever

[waddo]

DWC is fast and easy once you get setup right.

Use your soil and pots for your mothers ....

Mother -> Clone -> Bucket