What an amazing thread. Thanks. I had been looking for a good thread on a home made DWC bubbler. I have a few questions though. First, I don't want to utilize the drip system, just the DWC. So, would a lid like this more suit my needs?: Worm's Way - Bucket Lid I plan on using this bucket: Worm's Way - Black Bucket with Handle .

Assuming that would work, as soon as a I transplant a seedling into it, would I need to run the air stone 24 hours? Or, is it too young? Also, since I'm not utilizing the drip system I'd assume I'd need to keep the water level up to at least the net pot until it's roots grow, right?

Another question I have is what can I use to cut a hole for the tubing to the air stone? I don't plan to drill on the bottom, but a little underneath the lid, that way I won't have to worry about leaking, although I'll still use aquarium sealant to seal it. But the plastic buckets look pretty thick, so what do I cut them with to make holes?

I'm also wondering, when you change your reservoir, what do you do with the lid/net pot with the plant and it's root mass during that time?

Peace,

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