If this was used inside a deep water culture set up for each bucket, would it keep the roots from growing into, and clogging the return tubes?
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I doubt this would prevent roots from growing into the return. The openings in the drain/inlet are about 1/8 by 3/4 inches, you could always cover them with a fine mesh.
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No. This is used in computer water cooling, it's put into the resivuar to keep the coolant from growing anything.
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It's kind of like a "set it and forget it" planter. I tend to both overwater and underwater, so this works wonderfully for me. Right now, I have the best parsley and basil I've ever started from seed. The wicks in the planter tubs are probably keeping the substrate at a consistent moisture level. I believe there are other planters that also use a similar method, but this one has a little LED alert to let you know when the water is running low.
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You want to fill the bucket with at least 4 gallons of RO water, a brand of bacteria designed to promote root growth and a nutrient package based on what your growing, making sure to balance your PH specific to that plants needs. It's also wise to add H2O2. The air stone will help circulate the water, allowing the root system to be oxygenated. Oxygenated water is critical in pushing nutrients through the root system and into the plant. Down side to DWC is that you will need to change out your water every one to two weeks. During that time monitor your PH and water level and adding H2O2 every 3 to 4 days. Hope this helps and isn't to detailed. :) You want to fill the bucket with at least 4 gallons of RO water, a brand of bacteria designed to promote root growth and a nutrient package based on what your growing, making sure to balance your PH specific to that plants needs. It's also wise to add H2O2. The air stone will help circulate the water, allowing the root system to be oxygenated. Oxygenated water is critical in pushing nutrients through the root system and into the plant. Down side to DWC is that you will need to change out your water every one to two weeks. During that time monitor your PH and water level and adding H2O2... » Read More You want to fill the bucket with at least 4 gallons of RO water, a brand of bacteria designed to promote root growth and a nutrient package based on what your growing, making sure to balance your PH specific to that plants needs. It's also wise to add H2O2. The air stone will help circulate the water, allowing the root system to be oxygenated. Oxygenated water is critical in pushing nutrients through the root system and into the plant. Down side to DWC is that you will need to change out your water every one to two weeks. During that time monitor your PH and water level and adding H2O2 every 3 to 4 days. Hope this helps and isn't to detailed. :) « Show Less
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It should stop new baby plants from sprouting. Plants that are already growing there won't be effected.
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Honestly I have no idea but if it works from keeping water inside a fish tank it should keep water from going in
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I'm not exactly sure this will help. I have tomatoes, squash and the vining plants on the highest tier, peppers, spinach, etc on the second and bottom tiers. I used 12 bags of dirt. I have no problems with roots at all. Everything is growing nicely.
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In an aquaria? Ofcourse. I see no problem with it i used it for puting root tabs in mine as well as planting a terariums plantlets
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No, I had over a 90% success rate with my seedlings. But I was very careful not to overwater and this will cause the roots to rot.
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I don't think it will help with plant growth. The roots of you plants may bond with the peat granules and extract minerals that the granules remove from the the water column. I would suggest to mix sphagnum peat moss with organic soil for a substrate. Check out Dustin's Fishtanks on YouTube.
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CuSO4 is not going to clean out an existing blockage in your sewer line. According to my research it only inhibits growth of roots in the sewer line. I use it as a preventive measure.
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Well I wouldn't put it in a bucket but it would work for a plant in a 5 gal bucket
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If you get the smaller version, yes, I think it would, but it must stay submerged, this size would generate way more heat than you need for a 5 gallon bucket, and since you just want to keep it from freezing, not keep it warm, a smaller version would seem appropriate. I use this size to keep 100 gallon comfortable for outside tank in winter in my greenhouse.
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That is a good question. The material is a dense foam, with a cut in the middle, really only good for 1 plant. I would bet that it has a good chance, with a large seed, like a tomato. It's kinda like a Rapid Rooter, if you know them. The puck is 1" thick, so if the seed is 1/4" down, the root only has to go 1/2" till it hits spray. For transplant to a hydro system it should be mint. Now that you made me think about it, and I own one, I am going to try it right now, with some freebies. Peace
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Yes. Just put all of the tubing in the water and then hold the small end of the tube to keep water from coming out and put in bucket.
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I think you shouldn't use with that. Because in time your coco coir will be like clay and water drain will be stop. I quit to use fox farm like 3-5 ago, but still my hose(3/8 inch IO) occluded. Even I cleaned up twice. By the way, You don't want to see roots. :S
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It would limit how far down the plants could root. So, it depends on the plants you are planning on putting in it.