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NLx Grow Log - 400W MH/HPS - Bubble Bucket

Discussion in 'Marijuana Grow Journals' started by sth, Nov 22, 2006.

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  1. #1 sth, Nov 22, 2006
    Hey hey!

    I waited until I had the seedlings into the bubble bucket to make this so there'd be a bit more to show. They were started under 52 watts of daylight for about 4 days then they were moved underneath the MH.

    Grow Info:
    Strain: NLx     by Alien Click here for info
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    Room Size: 2.5'x2.5'x10'
    Light: 400W MH/HPS for veg/flower - 24/0 veg cycle
    Number of Plants: 4 plants - 5.5" netpots - 28g resevoir
    Hydro System: Bubble Bucket - 2 pumps(one dual outlet) - 3, 12" air stones


    Day 3 (under CFLs): Yep, they're in a caserole dish!
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    Day 5 (under MH):
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    Day 6:
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  2. #2 sth, Nov 22, 2006
    Just adjusted PH in resevoir to 5.9 on the dot.

    Day 7 (today):
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  3. #3 Norma Stits, Nov 22, 2006
    looks good dude! Definately better than any caserole i've ever had :)
     
  4. #4 sth, Nov 22, 2006

    Mmmm... seedling suprise?
     
  5. #5 sth, Nov 22, 2006
    Day 8:
    -Moved the 400W MH a little closer - it sits about 2ft away from the tops now.
    -Temp is a steady 77 degrees with 25-30% humidity.
    -Killed off two of the sad seedlings.


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  6. #6 Kool, Nov 23, 2006
    I have a question..what nute mix are you running in your bubbler because im running a bubble bucket system with a few plants in it on day 8 using cheap floragrow/floramicro nutes @ 1/2tbsp per gallon and this is what mine lool like, and there under a 400w MH also.



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    the last 2 pots just recently got germinated so pay no attn to them.
     
  7. #7 chimera, Nov 23, 2006
    Let me guess, no tds/ppm meter. Dude you really need one as well as a PH meter. The nutes will work ok, might throw in a pinch of epsom salts now and then to ward off mag deficiency.
     
  8. #8 Kool, Nov 23, 2006
    Yea a EC/tds/ppm meter and ph adjusting supply's are a must..cause them plants look a bit skinny,and kinda stretched.
     
  9. #9 sth, Nov 23, 2006
    Is this directed toward me? If so, I do have a PH meter and the water's at 5.9. No nutes, just water. They're small because they had a rough start without a humidity dome (it was in the mail for a while) and I had to repot them.
     
  10. #10 sth, Nov 23, 2006
    They're streched because they (10 seedlings) grew underneath only 52w of CFL. :p It'll stop now that they're under the MH.
     
  11. #11 tomby420, Nov 23, 2006
    what is the medium you are using...and where can i get it...i need a medium ASAP!!!
     
  12. #12 chimera, Nov 23, 2006


    fyi its rockwool and hydroton rocks.

    The PH part is directed at anyone who reads and your PH should be 5.5 and u should be giving nutes, I give them nutes from the get go in hydro, 150ppm worth for clones and seedlings. Of course without a meter its guess work. Oh, and I do know what I'm talking about.
    http://forum.grasscity.com/general-indoor-growing/111300-picts-dagirls-hopefully.html
     
  13. #13 Kool, Nov 23, 2006
    Looks like rockwhool and Expanded clay to me...

    @ STH now i get why there stretched :) now get yourself a good PPM meter and give them kids some 1/4 strength nutes! Dont make me make you send them to uncle Kool to show them a good time :smoking: lol /OT Ill be watching this grow very close as our plants arent far off from the same environment
     
  14. #14 sth, Nov 23, 2006

    I'm going by <a href=http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6883/nutrientchartsoillandhypc0.jpg>this chart</a> here. I wasn't aware I could give them nutes this early, thanks that's good to know - I'll do it up right now in fact. I've read a PPM meter is not needed if I go by the nute chart on the bottle and change the resevoir water frequently (which I plan on doing).
     
  15. #15 sth, Nov 24, 2006
    Day 10ish:
    -Seedlings are lovin' the 150ppm nutes.
    -Only one of the four plants has roots coming out of the bottom of the netpot so far. I imagine they'll start taking off once they're all getting bubble-fied.
    -Slow start, but doing well
    -Lowered the 400w MH 1" today.

    Temp: 78
    Humidity: 36%


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  16. #16 sth, Nov 26, 2006
    Day 11ish:
    -Going to be increasing the nutes tomorrow from 150ppm to 300ppm.
    -All of the plants now have roots outside of their netpots
    -3 of the plants have their roots in the res solution
    -Fan is oscillating in front of seedlings on medium power

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    Temp & Humidity:
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  17. #17 chimera, Nov 26, 2006
    Thats what I thought the first time I went hydro, burnt the F out of them. Beleive me a PPM meter is important because feeding charts are guides not the bible, your plants requirements are not the same as legal plants, ya know what I mean and even amoung different strains there is a lot of diferences. But its my opinion, backed by experience and a shit load of successful hydro growers.
     
  18. #18 sth, Nov 26, 2006
    I read what you wrote the first time, duder. I'm aware you've had success in the past, I even followed your grow for a while as well - no one doubts your experience. I'm all set with the sass tho... your constructive criticism was noted; that's that.

    That said, I'll get a PPM meter whenever I have the excess funds but until that day changing resevoir water frequently should negate the need. I have no problem spending the time once a week changing the solution/cleaning the tub until I obtain a meter - it gives me something to do. :D
     
  19. #19 Mobb Hitman, Nov 26, 2006
    looking good!

    i do see some room for a couple Lowryders :smoking::smoking:
     
  20. #20 Shouse1018, Nov 26, 2006
    Heres a Link to the Cheapest PH/TDS/EC Combo meter I've found.

    There is also just some str8 TDS meters on the bottom of the same page for like $18


    http://www.sunstoneherbals.com/hanna_combo_ph_ec_tds_temp_waterproof_tester_hi98129.htm
     
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