New Grower Noob questions-dwc,LED,exhaust

[Bobgoblin]

well, I still haven't created a journal and I have lots of questions concerning my grow..
How do I start
Closet grow..2.5x3x5
1-Northern lights auto fem.. day 50 veg.. Or 1 week into flowering
Dwc bubble bucket - 3 quart coffee container dechlorinated tap water ph'd 5.8 after nutes
Canna nutrients A&B-Aqua vega,rizotonic,and cannazyme
I use the canna website to calculate feeding schedule
Switched from t5's to 200 watt LEDs on day 40
Lights about 20 inches from the top of the plant
Temperature stays in the low 80's..and low to mid 70's when light go off
I just got an exhaust fan that I don't know how I'm gonna fit in my closet yet lol
So I guess I'll start my questions there..

How the heck do I fit a 8" vortex s-line into the top of my closet???
I still need to purchase a phresh filter and ducting.. and hopefully a duct silencer..
Already got a speed controller on the way.. because I don't need 728cfm.. I think..
I want to also find 8 to 6 inch reducers.. Not sure if they have any ducting stuff at lowes or Home Depot .. But it sure would be cool if they did..
I still got more questions but I gotta take a ... break from this..tiny screen

 

[Bobgoblin]

Another question about the carbon filter..
After I add my exhaust/filter.. I will need to cut an intake vent..probably in the bottom of the closet door to allow fresh air in..I guess that would make my bathroom the "lung room".. Well.. the lung room is my designated smoking area..
So my question is..
how bad is the smoke gonna kill my expensive carbon filter??
I love the idea of the filter pulling double duty and one of the reasons I chose a bigger fan..

 

[Bobgoblin]

My feeding chart

I'm about 10 days into flowering or since I first noticed the girl parts..
I've been changing the water/nutes every Tuesday.. But been having to top up with plain ph'd water every day about 2cups or maybe a quart..Sometimes twice..
Can/should I switch to flower nutes next feeding??
will be about 15 days into flowering then..
My thoughts about having a small res, was that I would have a shorter plant..
I didn't know she would be so thirsty.. I've got a bigger bucket for next time.. but then again I've only got 4-5 feet of vertical space..and some of my new beans are "super autos"..
I hope it doesn't get any taller because i can only raise the light a few more inches..
But didn't I learn somewhere that I should lower the LEDs once flowering really sets in??

 

[Bobgoblin]

Just read a post in another thread.. and I'm thinking I should be "topping up" with nutrients instead of only ph'd water..correct??
Which leads to my next question..
When I mix nutes, I add part a..mix/shake/stir.. Then part b..mix/shake/stir.. Then rizotonic.. Then cannazyme...then ph down.. I let it bubble for about 20-30 min because I need a break from all that work, then I pour it into bucket..
So.. can I pre mix my nutes??
Would it be ok to keep the mixed nutes in something like a milk jug inside a cool dark cabinet and only use when needed?? Maybe if I give it a good a few times a day??

 

[Bobgoblin]

How do I get somebody to help with my questions??
Can I get this thread moved somewhere that will get more attention??
Where's everybody at??

 

[bad dragon bzzz]

hiya
sorry nobody been to look at your post.could put a post in live help section.
i dont know dwwc or yoyr nutes so not much help to ypou soz.can hang the filter up on hooks,chains bungies or them yoyo things.
could cut out a square and put in a lil screeen filter,leave the door ajar perhsps.my lung room is also my smoking area the purest will say no no thats bad,but we make compromises with our grows all the time.
dont think nutes like to be left pre mixed for to long without being in a bubbly bucket thing.
in emergencies we have all had to bend and sometimes break off the tops of plants.
hope you get sorted fella,and goodluck.

 

[Bobgoblin]

Well I got my fan and filter installed.. Temps are down to a steady 75 degrees..
And I switched to flowering nutes a few days ago.. Looks like everything going smooth.. Didn't notice any shock from switching so that's awesome..
Humidity still in upper 60's-mid 70's.. And I still need to cut an intake vent in my closet door..she's drinking a liter a day.. 2 and a half weeks into flowering..
The guy at the hydro store gave me a box full of dyna-gro nutrient samples so I've added .5ml each of pro-teKt and mag-pro.. The bottle says 1/2 to 1 tsp per gallon for non-recirculating systems.. Gonna be using a bigger bucket next time..that's for sure..
Very exciting..I've never grown such a beautiful plant before..

 

[Af_mini]

Well I got my fan and filter installed.. Temps are down to a steady 75 degrees..
And I switched to flowering nutes a few days ago.. Looks like everything going smooth.. Didn't notice any shock from switching so that's awesome..
Humidity still in upper 60's-mid 70's.. And I still need to cut an intake vent in my closet door..she's drinking a liter a day.. 2 and a half weeks into flowering..
The guy at the hydro store gave me a box full of dyna-gro nutrient samples so I've added .5ml each of pro-teKt and mag-pro.. The bottle says 1/2 to 1 tsp per gallon for non-recirculating systems.. Gonna be using a bigger bucket next time..that's for sure..
Very exciting..I've never grown such a beautiful plant before..
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Looking good man! Roots look healthy and a lot big. keep up the good work bro!

 

[Bobgoblin]

Day 59.. She's drinking lots of water.. I'm starting to feel like my 3 quart coffee container is way too small..
Came home from work tonight to find most of the top leaves drooping..
I'm assuming it's because my ph dropped down below 5 for a few hours..
Going to mix fresh nutes now and hope she pulls through..
Any ideas for transplanting to a larger bucket??

 

[Bobgoblin]

Hey thanks for the encouraging words @Af_mini
Today is day 61 and she's going on her 4th week of flowering..
Should be half way there, according to crop kings description of 8 weeks flower
I got her in a larger bucket last night.. about 2 gallons now..
Doing that makes it 13 inches from the led to the top of the main cola..
(why is it called a cola anyway??)
She did recover from having the last bucket almost run dry and the ph dropping really low..
Hope she finishes soon.. I'm ready to try some new stuff..
I got 3 "critical+" auto fem, 3 "formula one" auto fem, and 3 "number one" super auto fem.. Can't wait..