Check it out. Here we are at day 9, and I couldn't be more pleased. The back right clone was placed 4 days ago, while the master kush in the center rows have been in for 7 days. This method of grow is the way to go!

People often face the problem of having a hydroton ball lodge in their 1/2 inch tubing. When Jammed in a drain, this can cause the water to overflow a hydroponic bucket system within minutes. The solution can be a cheep easy fix. Using silver sink screens, you can bend the screen so that it wedges just inside the entry while protruding outward. Allowing the screen to bend inward can still contribute to blockage, slowing drainage, or flood time, however you want to look at it.  Over time, small hydroton pieces can build up in elbows, causing a flood when you're not around to stop it in time.

I just finished customizing an AquaBucket setup to work in a 3x3 tent. Check it out! I removed the main drain, and ran the return hoses directly to the main bucket itself. Originally, the design was meant for having the air and water hoses go down into the net basket openings, which didn't allow you to rotate your plants. I drilled 2 exact sized ports into the side of the bucket, allowing both the air and water tubing to enter without abstructing the rotation of the lid. By pairing the designated air and water lines, I've made this setup far less cluttered than originalled designed. I also purchased hose clamps for every piece connecting the drain. Everything works amazing. I plan to setup a 9 site bucket system next, before converting this one into a 9 siter.