Since this is the new section a thought since axe man got it goin a better start making posts in it so a thought a thread mentioned by trigger on another post a would put up some do and donts for new guys setting up and everyone can add to it with more pointers
Always make sure the tank is level when setting up and that u have the lid on the tank the right way so the water runs of
Then check the tank us level across the way with a spirit level so the water is even going down
1 layer of root mat is fine and leave it long to stop dripping noises as it falls into tanks
Always make sure u have enough roots before putting them on your system or it will slow things down and they will soak on the water
Once enough roots u can place them in the tank and a good tip by trigger is put some tile spacers on each corner to raise it of the tank slightly this will get the roots growing down onto the tank and stop the cube being soaked if this happens the roots can be slow coming down onto the tray I have noticed if no tile spacers just put a clay ball on each corner I do this a week before a put them on the tanks as since its raised all the roots are hanging out of the cube ready to go on
Water flow can vary every grower is different some start with a timer 25 min on and 2 hour of till the roots are over the tray then put it on 24/7 other put it on like that right away and also U can have it on a very slow drip or trickle it can also work well at the start all these will work for u
Red temps around 19 is spot on for nft I have found anything over 23 and it just start to cause problems so if u can get around that temp u should be fine
When a start on nft ec 0.4 with some rhizo works good for me
This is all just ma opinion with using these so there are plenty other ways a just wanted to get avpost up and start the section of so feel free to comment orcas to ma post or point out am talking crap lol hey that's what am here for
Hope this is anyway can help anyone out starting up a nft
Marley
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