Yeah first thing, The type of growing media you choose will depend on the size and type of plants you wish to grow, and the type of Hydroponic System being used.And Second most important thing, The growing media must be porous enough to allow for adequate drainage and aeration. However, the media must also provide for sufficient water and nutrient holding capacities. Some growing media - Canna Coco & Coco Slabs, CocoTek, Rockwool, Soilless Mixes and Soil and Grow Rocks (Hydroton) for all your growing needs You can add any growing medium that will fit in,You can choose from organic Coco Tek to Grow Rocks (Hydroton). The Choices are all yours!
You trying to stir the hornets nest? lol...would be subjective really. Who's gonna say that their method is not best...thats normally why we choose them, cause they suite our style of growing. But that said, I have grown both and find I like a semi hydro set up(passive, beni's of hydro...ease of soil)
right on, just trying to find out which bee's the biggest haha. but when it comes to general soil growing without the hydroponic style additives what would be the best way to go? like perlite soil mix, sphagnum peat perlite soil mix, ect. just trying to find out what people use the most and if theres a pattern in the response, id use that