Thought I might as well make a DIY thread, I know its been done before but not the way I did it. I don't use a hob or anything for added flow, the plants are simply submerged a few inches in my water and the roots suck up nitrates and the plant grows... Simple. Each plant consumes 5-10ppm per week and needs no added light!
First off go to your lhs, in the garden section they should have hydroponics baskets for about 4$:
Next, grab a GOLDEN IVY POTHOS PLANT (also known as devils ivy), usually cost 8-10$ per plant:
Next, take the plant out of the pot, clean away all dirt with a hose (DO NOT USE BATH TUB LIKE ME, GF IS STILL MAD LOL):
Make sure roots are clean and free of soil:
Snip about an inch off the end of the roots (this helps them establish quicker) and place in hydroponic basket, then carefully add pea gravel or aquarium gravel around them, making sure all the roots are NOT visible:
The most difficult step is finding a way to suspend the basket in the water, I just used a recip and cut my DIY metal shelf lid and placed it in:
Now your done, just place on top of tank and enjoy!
Lower N03, cool look, lasts forever, purifies water and the air!
Make sure house pets cannot get at the plant since it can be very toxic to pets! Thx guys!
Go S. Vettel #1 rb8
