# Still learning hydroponics **URL:** \ **Category:** Diseases\ **Tags:** hydroponic-growbox, autoflower, hydroponic-growkit, indoor-grow, hydroponics\ **Created:** [May 10, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637 "2024-05-10T17:11:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RickG31\_FT0](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/rickg31_ft0/32/997269_2.png) [@RickG31\_FT0](https://ilgmforum.com/u/RickG31_FT0)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/1 "2024-05-10T17:11:06Z")
Any help appreciated… Yes I’m starting them in am AERO GARDEN tye setup til get a BOX WATER GROW KIT ( suggestions appreciated once again, have a decent budget to play with but would still like to keep it not too expensive. ![1000004165](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/b/9/d/b9d971e921e6104047de817365b85cb709ef97a9.jpeg) ![1000004163](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/f/5/af504483e6d733f942b96639c7da0f34bd921a89.jpeg) ![1000004160](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/4/3/e/43ed9a80c432fbe8d5d31747327b0d01b14fbacf.jpeg) ![1000004101](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/9/9/8/9984d21e3f216dfc56c23c907b386b01320e79fe.jpeg) ![1000004110](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/8/6/b/86bce0611f245058d4d89b5f8bcd2de21f28f6b2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/2 "2024-05-10T19:22:03Z")
You need more light for your seedlings. What kind of hydro? DWC? RDWC? Thin film? Ebb and flow? There’s a big difference between them. ---
**Author:** ![RickG31\_FT0](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/rickg31_ft0/32/997269_2.png) [@RickG31\_FT0](https://ilgmforum.com/u/RickG31_FT0)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/3 "2024-05-11T14:45:07Z")
The DWC is what i plan on using when i get to that stage right now im using a plan ol AERO GARDEN type set up just to get them to at least 2 ft. @Myfriendis410 ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/4 "2024-05-11T14:53:20Z")
The starts are stretching badly; you need a lot more light if you want your plants to thrive. ---
**Author:** ![RickG31\_FT0](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/rickg31_ft0/32/997269_2.png) [@RickG31\_FT0](https://ilgmforum.com/u/RickG31_FT0)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/5 "2024-05-11T14:56:29Z")
Thanks. Will do @Myfriendis410 ---
**Author:** ![1LuckyMF](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/1luckymf/32/990282_2.png) [@1LuckyMF](https://ilgmforum.com/u/1LuckyMF)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/6 "2024-05-11T14:57:51Z")
Heres some good info: > [@Topping Flowering White Widow Issues](https://ilgmforum.com/t/topping-flowering-white-widow-issues/110648/18): > > I’m a research nut. I research everything to death. This is by far the best value I can find. Keep watching, it’s at $35 right now, but it bounces back and forth between 35 and 31, every couple of weeks or so. [Uni-T Bluetooth](https://www.amazon.com/UNI-T-Illuminance-Photography-Photometer-Measurement/dp/B09PDGX69B/ref=sr_1_6?tag=ilovegrowingm-20) Migro is a pretty good source for lighting research all around. Heres his take on the Uni-T. [Migro Uni-T](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgdmAsY0VN0) Here’s the app that works GREAT with it. My understanding is it works better with android, thats what I have and I freaking love it. [PPFD Meter](https://ppfd.app/) If you go to the thread the links are easier to see. also: > [@Proper lux for auto flowers?](https://ilgmforum.com/t/proper-lux-for-auto-flowers/78068/10): > > This is from LumiGrow PPFD by growth stage. Hopefully your light has a PPFD chart so you can get an idea of the different levels The requirements for an autoflower is no different than for a photoperiod. ---
**Author:** ![goofgoof](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/goofgoof/32/997379_2.png) [@goofgoof](https://ilgmforum.com/u/goofgoof)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/7 "2024-05-13T14:34:52Z")
Hi Rick – I am a new grower as well. I would add that I found the book “The Cannabis Encyclopedia” by Jorge Cervantes to have a ton of helpful information in it. I would couple it with some YouTube grow videos as the encyclopedia has all the info there, but it’s not presented in a ‘how to grow’ order so to speak. ---
**Author:** ![RickG31\_FT0](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/rickg31_ft0/32/997269_2.png) [@RickG31\_FT0](https://ilgmforum.com/u/RickG31_FT0)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/still-learning-hydroponics/110637/8 "2024-05-19T14:09:50Z")
Will definitely be getting that book @goofgoof ,thanks for the title an Author. What are you using for your set-up? Look forward to seeing the process from both of of us. Stay cool GoofGoof​:call\_me\_hand:🤙🕶💨✌