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let me say that all the things ive purchased extra for this grow ive done not because ive needed to but because i wanted to. things like ph tester, trimming shears, hydrogen peroxide, fans, thermometer and hydrometer etc. are all needed for normal grows. thats been the bulk of my extra money spent.
the new tube lights were just a good deal. 22" t8 for $9 seemed like a good deal so i grabbed them. also ill end up using those for the mother plant in the end. just dont see any reason to let the extra light go to waste as im trying to bring up six healthy seedlings for sexing. ill take all the light i can get for six plants at this point. the air pump and accesories were just kinda somthing i grabbed in passing and also will probably be used for the mother plant eventually.
in defence of the aero, everything has been discreet. the unit was delivered too my door. ive have brought nothing in that looks strange or out of the ordinary. no soil, no hps light, no pots, nothing. the 4 floros i bought yesterday have been the only thing people have ever seen me bring into my apartment. that said i live in a building with 83 other residents .so discretion i think is the key.
while i have some crowding thats of my own doing i really should have just started 3 plants form the begining. i want a female now and with a unreliable seed stock i figured why not plant all 7 and see if i can force sexing b4 they get too tangled.
that said size matters.the space i have is only 24"x16"x29". thats all i got for space. the aero fits perfect. if it gets much bigger then i will have to take a lot more precautions and run a much bigger cost in doing so. remember im not trying to produce pounds here im just trying to suppliment my normal expeditures. o and have some fun with a new hobby.
i do understand the drawbacks to the aero and there are plenty. but i think its a hill i can conquer and refine.that said i am a first timer and i have my own mistakes to make. i am going into this with an open mind and a positive outlook. im not trying to be a defeatest. im sure thier are about 20 better ways to grow but this one is mine atm.
besides lets see how it all plays out. maybe i can prove you guys wrong and get a fresh 2oz out of this. i have seen other people be sucessful with this unit why cant i.
why im here is for support. if something look askew tell me. ive already addressed issues that people have brought up to me. side lighting, the airstone, painting the walls white instead of foil, are all things that you guys have convinced me to do.
thanks. you guys have been a big help. i though that i would get laughed at or just get a bunch of fail mail.
well happy 4th and ill leave you guys with a quote from a great american.
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death."
Thomas Paine
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