Deep Water Culture (DWC) Hydroponics: Build a System Under $100

DWC suspends roots in oxygenated nutrient solution. Simple, effective, DIY-friendly. Bucket system: 5-gal bucket, net pot, air pump, airstone, duct tape, bark medium. Cut lid for net pot, side hole for airline. Wrap bucket in 5 tape layers (light exclusion = algae prevention). Fill, insert seeded net pot, power on. Done.

Recirculating DWC (RDWC): reservoir feeds multiple buckets. Connected buckets with spray nozzles = better aeration, stable pH, no per-bucket testing. Unconnected = test each for pH and CF (conductivity factor).

Flowering stage: lower solution level, expose upper roots to air = massive oxygen uptake = explosive growth.

Under $100. Weekend project. Professional results.