# First dwc hydro grow ever **URL:** \ **Category:** Hydroponics\ **Tags:** firsthydrogrow, autoflower, indoor-grow\ **Created:** [September 11, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736 "2020-09-11T18:58:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![shady424](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shady424/32/478128_2.png) [@shady424](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shady424)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/1 "2020-09-11T18:58:58Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/3/e/e/3eef3dd0ba0eae2e4fd4d4e061791ee1830478f5.jpeg) So it’s my first ever attemp at hydroponics I bought a 5 gallon dwc bucket with two 4 in air stones also a 125 gph pump and 6 inch net pot now the two airlines should I drill holes for them or are they ok coming out the top slit in my net pot or will they tangle with the roots. And the Rockwool I know to soak in ph water but should I add calmag any help with this grow would b great I’m a little nervous first experience with hydro @Deepsix @Zee @Hellraiser @Covertgrower any of you know any hydro growers please tag em ---
**Author:** ![Zee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/zee/32/324068_2.png) [@Zee](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Zee)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/2 "2020-09-11T19:09:08Z")
Sorry bud, I don’t know much or have experience in hydro. ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/3 "2020-09-11T19:09:32Z")
Need to lower the water level sounds like. 2” below the net pot. Hand water from the top, until roots make it down there. ---
**Author:** ![Deepsix](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/deepsix/32/855169_2.png) [@Deepsix](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Deepsix)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/4 "2020-09-11T19:18:25Z")
I’m a soil grower no idea about hydro.Sorry ---
**Author:** ![shady424](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shady424/32/478128_2.png) [@shady424](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shady424)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/5 "2020-09-11T19:25:37Z")
When I soak the Rockwool should I put calmag in the water ---
**Author:** ![Hellraiser](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/hellraiser/32/294013_2.png) [@Hellraiser](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Hellraiser)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/6 "2020-09-11T19:26:26Z")
No hydro for me, too noisy for my bedroom where my tents are. ---
**Author:** ![shady424](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shady424/32/478128_2.png) [@shady424](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shady424)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/7 "2020-09-11T19:46:09Z")
@Covertgrower so how often would you top feed it until the roots reach ---
**Author:** ![Covertgrower](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/covertgrower/32/423081_2.png) [@Covertgrower](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Covertgrower)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/8 "2020-09-11T21:06:11Z")
Once or twice a day. Depending on how fast everything dries out. ---
**Author:** ![Noctis420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/noctis420/32/477592_2.png) [@Noctis420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Noctis420)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/9 "2020-09-12T04:29:25Z")
I always start seeds in rapid rooters in dome and tray. Watch for growth and roots and move them to a small diy hydro system then, finally into the 5g. ---
**Author:** ![shady424](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shady424/32/478128_2.png) [@shady424](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shady424)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 11:05am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/10 "2020-09-12T11:05:06Z")
@Mark0427 hey I went out and got a second bucket setup to try out. Git a five gallon with two 4 inch air stones 6 in net pot gonna run the fox farms nutes in this dropped a jack47 xl auto seed so should b a nice grow if I can accomplish it ---
**Author:** ![Mark0427](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/mark0427/32/598165_2.png) [@Mark0427](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Mark0427)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 11:35am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/11 "2020-09-12T11:35:22Z")
Sweet. Ill b watching it. Tag me when it pops. Love watching these grow. Even if its not mine. The progress they make is astonishing ---
**Author:** ![shady424](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shady424/32/478128_2.png) [@shady424](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shady424)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 11:46am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/12 "2020-09-12T11:46:00Z")
Definitely will may have some questions along the way ---
**Author:** ![Noctis420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/noctis420/32/477592_2.png) [@Noctis420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Noctis420)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 11:53am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/13 "2020-09-12T11:53:37Z")
Tag me along too, and I’ll be happy to help. I grow in dwc and coco. Im in the process of setting up a rdwc system as well. Happy growing! 🌱 ---
**Author:** ![shady424](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shady424/32/478128_2.png) [@shady424](https://ilgmforum.com/u/shady424)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 11:55am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/14 "2020-09-12T11:55:04Z")
@Noctis420 definitely will I went with Rockwool hoped that will work waiting for seed to pop then gonna put it in my dome with small humidifier I have wait for it to root then all I have is the five gallon dwc but I’ll top feed until those roots stretch ---
**Author:** ![Mark0427](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/mark0427/32/598165_2.png) [@Mark0427](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Mark0427)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/15 "2020-09-12T11:58:20Z")
Out of all the seeds ive grown so far ive never put a dome over any of my seedlings. Will it make a difference or not ive never experienced problems but then again i was having major problems keeping the humidity low in my tent and room ---
**Author:** ![Noctis420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/noctis420/32/477592_2.png) [@Noctis420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Noctis420)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/16 "2020-09-12T12:13:14Z")
The dome is just to up the humidity so if you’re humidity is naturally high then you probably wouldn’t need a dome. @Mark0427 ---
**Author:** ![Noctis420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/noctis420/32/477592_2.png) [@Noctis420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Noctis420)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/17 "2020-09-12T12:14:36Z")
Nice I have not tried using Rockwool. I try to be as green as I can. I read Rockwool is bad for the environment and can be bad to your health. I don’t use organic nutrients though. Perhaps someday. ---
**Author:** ![Mark0427](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/mark0427/32/598165_2.png) [@Mark0427](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Mark0427)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/18 "2020-09-12T12:18:56Z")
My black magicc grow pail has rockwool in it. Wish i would have got something diff tho. The biggest cube o can use in that is like a 2x2 cube. Unless i customize a new top. It works but i believe would be better if they had a bigger opening for 1 bigger plant. It has spots to get 4 going but 4 would be overkill on that bucket. Hell 2 plants would be too much for that. Its a cool setup for the price but the cube isnt big enough to grow a bigger plant in for sure i dont think. Hell o have my big sativa photo plant and the main stalk is about 2 and a half inches round at dirt level. That would not be fitting in that bucket. Lol ---
**Author:** ![Member420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/member420/32/293333_2.png) [@Member420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Member420)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/19 "2020-09-12T12:21:25Z")
Just use 5.5ph tap water with no calmag. Dont try and rush the seedling. ---
**Author:** ![Noctis420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/noctis420/32/477592_2.png) [@Noctis420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Noctis420)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736/20 "2020-09-12T12:23:15Z")
Rapid rooters are pretty good but they like to grow green algea or white mold on them if they stay wet to long. I spray them with peroxide a lot. For my coco grows I’m just planting them right in the coco from now on. That bucket does look small. [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-dwc-hydro-grow-ever/53736.md?page=2)