Popping the cherry

[DaddyLoko]

Hello to all. I'm new to hydro growing and would like to give it a try.
I recently inherited a 5 gal.-4 bucket recirculating system. Now can anyone please tell me how much water is necessary to fill this system to appropriate levels? Or do I just make sure it doesn't overflow? I need some direction. I've been trying to research this, but I can't find a clear answer. All suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

Tell us more about the system. Does it have a central res? How large is it? Posting up a pic would probably help a lot. You could also use it as a non recirculating setup.

 

[pcduck]

Like THG said need to know what kind and what it looks like(pictures). There are just to many different types to be able to answer your questions.

 

[DaddyLoko]

Thanks for the response fellas.This is how it's suppose to look, but I'll only be using three to grow.
I noticed inside the reservoir that there are some faded markings that I assume were water level markers.

 

[pcduck]

With small plants bring the water/nutes up to the bottom of the net pots. Once roots hit the water/rez I use 3 gallons/bucket of water/nutes till harvest

 

[The Hemp Goddess]

I run individual DWC buckets and pretty much do as pcduck does.

I would recommend running the same strain when using a system like this. Clones from the same mother is even better.

 

[Locked]

Yeah whatever you do try not to run different strains in those....it makes it a whole lot easier. I think I am getting the hydro itch again....

 

[DaddyLoko]

Thanks for the info all. I can now get a close to accurate idea of how things are suppose to look and operate.