Hydroponic Systems FAQ
Many hydroponic system answers can be found at the bottom of this page. I have written much on this subject over the years. Also check out a few of the following pages before you ask your question....
Different Hydroponic Systems
Homemade Hydro Systems
Choosing a System Design
System Construction Tips
Common System Problems
Aeroponic Systems
Aeroponic Cloner
Got a Hydroponic System Question?
Hydroponic systems always generate lots of questions....both homemade and store bought. Once your garden is started, however, unanswered questions can become horrible, nagging problems that prevent you from getting the results you want! Don't waste your time building a system that doesn't meet the needs of your plants! Drop me a line and tell me your story....my experience can help you avoid or fix most problems.
Other Hydroponic System Questions:
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Hydroponic System Reservoir Overflow 
I built this hydroponic system with three tubes at 5'. I used an 18 gallon reservoir. When my lights and pump stopped my reservoir overflowed. I solved …
Hydroponic Gardening with Deep Water Culture
First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your website! I spent several hours trawling the net for clear and concise information on hydroponic …
Hydroponic Flood and Drain Question
I have searched all over the internet and still have not found a good answer to my question about flood and drain hydroponic system water level. I'll …
Aeroponic System Spray Hole and Pipe Length
For the design listed on your site, using the 4"-6" PVC pipes, about how big of a PVC section are we talking about? Typically at the hardware stores around …
Outdoor Hydroponic and Aeroponic Systems
I don't know much about aeroponics, but I do understand how the systems work. I wanted to know how effective aeroponic systems would be outdoors. I have …
Perlite Medium Only in a DWC?
Can I use only perlite for my medium in my DWC?
Answer: Yes, plain perlite can be used as (and makes an excellent) hydroponic growing medium. In …
DWC Hydroponic System Question
I have been looking to build a NFT hydroponic gardening system, a lot like the one your have on the site here , made with 4 inch PVC and with a constant …
Fluorescent Lighting, and
Flood and Drain Timing
I have a hydroponic system for my garden and I'm using fluorescent lighting. I know it's not the best, but it's best for my light bill and I've heard …
Is Fogponics Viable?
Is fogponics a viable method for indoor growing? If so, how would I set up a fogponics system for my indoor grow? Cheers.
Answer Somewhere I …
Curious about your Next NFT Build
I am just curious to know if you are building a new NFT system? I am about to build one, but was kind of concerned about the dam for the water level. …
Aquaponics?
Have you ever ventured into the awesome world of aquaponics? You've probably heard of it/got a system yourself, but if not it's just like hydroponics …
Pump Question for Homemade Aeroponic System
I just completed building an aeroponic system, similar to the one you show on your site. My question is, do I have to keep the pump running constantly? …
My Most Successful Hydroponic System, missing info?
Hi, We love your website. We will be building this system. When looking at this diagram (My Most Successful...) off to the right , what are those 2 grey …
Recirculating Hydroponic System with No Water Change 
I am going to try DWC for the first time, but with Zilli Tilapia's and bioballs, which is use to convert ammonia to nitrates. Basically, it is an aquaponic …
Just Beginning with Hydroponics
As a beginner, from one to ten (ten being very, very difficult) how hard is it to grow peas and carrots and tomatoes with hydroponics? Also, how much …
Tomato Cloning Question
I am going to be cloning my tomato plants with a homemade cloner. They are going to be in 2" net pots with neoprene collars. When I go to move them into …
Aeroponic System Without Nozzles?
Your Aeroponic System #1 functions without spray nozzles. I've read that aeroponics requires nozzles in order to generate the appropriate size oxygen …
Aeroponics System Drainage
I was looking at your aeroponics system and I want to know how did you handle your drainage back to the reservoir.
Answer: Mack- that depends …
Choosing a Hydroponic System
I am trying to decide on the best way to start growing tomatoes the Dr. recommended me do. However, there are so many options to choose from, and I narrowed …
WOW! Just Wanted to Say,
What a Hydroponic System! Not rated yet
I saw a picture of your PVC DWC hydroponic system and I was amazed that someone else had come up with this idea. I know nothing about hydroponics, but …
Aeroponics Pump and Timer Not rated yet
I'm in the process of installing a greenhouse (30 x 72) in which to grow vegetables for sale (tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash), particularly in the winter …
Hydroponic System Pump? Not rated yet
What would be a good pump to run your most successful hydroponics system? (I'm thinking of building your most successful hydroponics system)
Answer: …
Aeroponics using Ultrasonic Fog Not rated yet
I was looking at your aeroponics system and was wondering if you have thought about fitting a fogger/mister on the system? Would this eliminate clogging? …
Timer for a Homemade Cloner Not rated yet
I built a homemade cloner, but for it to work I need a timer where it runs for 1 minute and off for 5 minutes throughout the day. Do you know where to …
Setting Up your Most Successful System Not rated yet
I am setting up a hydroponic system similar to what you have described here . I have (4) 16 foot 4" PVC laterals which I have drilled out for plastic …
Your Homemade Hydroponic System Recommendations Need an Update Not rated yet
In your homemade systems pages, you show a bucket system using a coiled garden hose for the water sprayer. Given that most hydro gardeners are doing it …
Compliments & Gratitude....& Microgreens? Not rated yet
I am working on building an indoor micro-green system using sure-to-grow mat. I've considered NFT, but there are two drawbacks: 1) the edges roll up and …
Water Pump for an Aeroponic System Not rated yet
Just about to start my own garden....I am looking at water pumps and cannot decide which one to get. None of them say anything about psi on it, just …
Location of Airstones
in the Hydroponic System Not rated yet
Hey Jason, Thanks for the great website! I was reading over your page "My Most Successful Homemade Hydroponic System" and noticed in the drawing that …
Vertical Hydroponic Gardens Not rated yet
I have a couple small greenhouses in which I grow my bedding plants. I would like to grow vertical produce for my family all year. I have very little …
NFT or DWC?? Not rated yet
I want to try hydroponic food, or flower, growing...again. What plant should I try? Which system is most successful? Which system is the least troublesome, …
No problem with leaks/Your next hydroponic system Not rated yet
In the article I was reading, you said to check out your next hydroponic system in which leaks were not a concern. Do you have this system on your web? …
Feedback on My Homemade Hydroponic System Not rated yet
I am a complete beginner to hydroponics, having literally built my homemade hydroponic system and started attempting to grow this week. I built a ...
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