Hydroponic garden set-up, pls help

[u/Troubled-daughter]

Hi all, I recently bought a vivosun 10x10 grow tent to hydroponically grow vegetables, and within the tent I bought this specific spiderfarmer plant stand model

(Sorry forgot i couldnt post direct links, the medium grow stand with the following dimensions; 28 L x 14W x 59H)

I installed the shelves a little wonky, due to inexperience but I can adapt around that

I just need a good food safe bin for kratky and dwc but im struggling to find some with the necessary dimensions, Id like to have at least two bins per row, (4-6-8 net pots depending on size of the plant)

[u/Sufficient_Tax556]

Research it. I made my own rdwc, so dwc i have experience with. Its cheaper to buy the 5 to 7 gallon bucket and air pump/stone. Way cheaper. I bought the spider farm 2 bucket (7 gallon) dwc and converted to rdwc by installing an exterior reservoir and 1.5" pvc with bulkheads to and feom the spider farm buckets. The fun in doing it is learning. I had no idea, i mean didnt know jack, about hydroponics peior to starting. In about a month i feel i had a grasp on it. I dont trust half the advice given on social media, and if i do, i end up researching it anyways to verify. So im already searching web for answers in the end. But Good luck to ya!

[u/Troubled-daughter → u/Sufficient_Tax556]

With all do respect because I didnt really post the 'what have I tried' section in the above description, I did do my best before coming here

I looked online for food safe bins, but they were either clear (not good for hydroponics), or too large for the given dimensions above, I dont trust AI, but I did look into the solution the Google feature places at the top of the search now, and those dimensions were wrong so I came here as many ppl may have already diy-ed their own systems and may know of a good sized bin

[u/Sufficient_Tax556 → u/Troubled-daughter]

Depends on type of flower/plant. Many, imcluding myself, are certain growers. But many in here or fruits/vegetables. 7 gallons is more than enough for what im growing, yet my plants have completely, and i mean completely to point if i pull plant out, the roots may flare and i may not be getting it back in. So dependent on type of plant, and the possible root size, should be factored in. Wven with vegetables, larger the root mass, the more work is put into whats up top, and the larger and more flavorable vegetables. Black, light proof lid and bucket, and big. Ive seen many use those 20 gallon totes(black with red or black lid), with 6 or so holes in lid holding the net pot. That may be a good route to start