I have been thinking about cultivation and autoflowers for years and browsing these boards. I have finally made the plunge and created my setup.
Going to be doing a DWC single autoflower plant set up for my first grow (Dutch Passion - Think Differently Auto).
Looking for any feedback and tips to look out for?
I get the general idea to keep the temperature between 60-80 degrees.. PH needs to be between 5.5 - 6.5 and EC should be between 500 - 2,000PPM (depending on stage) and Hydroguard/Great White is going to be key for treating root rot.
A few other questions that I had:
1.) Is this Apera PH/PPM combo worth it ($135). Is it better to just get a Apera PH meter and separate PPM? Wanted to get something that ideally monitors PH/PPM automatically like blue labs
2.) I heard that a good air pump is key and was going to get a Vivosun 332 GPH - 4 outlet air pump with a couple more air stones. Thoughts on if this is overkill? Can I essentially use both waterpumps (Vivosun and the one included in the powergrow for max bubbles/efficiency?)
3.) I know ultimately changing water is going to be key in these 5 gallon buckets. Is there a water pump/automation way or would it be just easier/effective to buy an extra bucket and just switch it weekly/etc.
4.) Anyone have any experience with assembling HLG lights? Is it self explanatory? Would it be better to install this light so the power supply is outside of my tent (for temperature control) or not worth it?
5.) I was going to get the 6" lids given I am doing 1-2plants at most and want to limit light. Thoughts on whether I should go with 10inch to give room for the roots?
my set up:
Seed - Dutch Passion - Thing Differently Auto
Tent - Gorilla Grow Shorty 2x2.5 (can go up to 6 ft with extension).
Light - HLG 135 - Plan is to keep this 24-30 inch from the plan at a 20/4 hr cycle.
DWC Bucket - Powergrow DWC system.
Inline fan/filter/duct - AC Inifinity 6inch fan with temparature -
PH Meter - Apera PC60 5n1 combo (PH/PPM/Temp).
Thermometer/Hygrometer - Govee and AC infinity above
Clipon Fan - Generic through Amazon with Vornado fan at bottom
Nutrients - Jack 321 - thoughts?
Timer - WeMo outlet which will have all my lighting through this
Going to be doing a DWC single autoflower plant set up for my first grow (Dutch Passion - Think Differently Auto).
Looking for any feedback and tips to look out for?
I get the general idea to keep the temperature between 60-80 degrees.. PH needs to be between 5.5 - 6.5 and EC should be between 500 - 2,000PPM (depending on stage) and Hydroguard/Great White is going to be key for treating root rot.
A few other questions that I had:
1.) Is this Apera PH/PPM combo worth it ($135). Is it better to just get a Apera PH meter and separate PPM? Wanted to get something that ideally monitors PH/PPM automatically like blue labs
2.) I heard that a good air pump is key and was going to get a Vivosun 332 GPH - 4 outlet air pump with a couple more air stones. Thoughts on if this is overkill? Can I essentially use both waterpumps (Vivosun and the one included in the powergrow for max bubbles/efficiency?)
3.) I know ultimately changing water is going to be key in these 5 gallon buckets. Is there a water pump/automation way or would it be just easier/effective to buy an extra bucket and just switch it weekly/etc.
4.) Anyone have any experience with assembling HLG lights? Is it self explanatory? Would it be better to install this light so the power supply is outside of my tent (for temperature control) or not worth it?
5.) I was going to get the 6" lids given I am doing 1-2plants at most and want to limit light. Thoughts on whether I should go with 10inch to give room for the roots?
my set up:
Seed - Dutch Passion - Thing Differently Auto
Tent - Gorilla Grow Shorty 2x2.5 (can go up to 6 ft with extension).
Light - HLG 135 - Plan is to keep this 24-30 inch from the plan at a 20/4 hr cycle.
DWC Bucket - Powergrow DWC system.
Inline fan/filter/duct - AC Inifinity 6inch fan with temparature -
PH Meter - Apera PC60 5n1 combo (PH/PPM/Temp).
Thermometer/Hygrometer - Govee and AC infinity above
Clipon Fan - Generic through Amazon with Vornado fan at bottom
Nutrients - Jack 321 - thoughts?
Timer - WeMo outlet which will have all my lighting through this
to afn! 
sorry, me a soil grower, and therefore, am unable to answer...any...of ur ques'z 
otherz will chime in tho to help u get dialed in & anything else u need, jus give a holler 
