Spider FarmerDWC Hydroponics Grow System with 7-Gallon Deep Water Culture, New Triangular Cover Design, Recirculating Drip Garden System with Top Drip Kit, 8W Air Pump, 2 Buckets

The media could not be loaded. I have been running a deep water culture system, (DWC), for a few years now and this one has by far been the best that I have found. To start, It was well packaged for shipment ensuring that nothing inside is damaged. the assembly instructions were very easy to read and understand. I took a few photos of the assembly and what the product looks like after it was completely assembled. I also will attach a video of the system running. Now in this video I am only using one bucket to start & the reason for this is because I am running a photoperiod in one and an auto flower in the other. So when my auto is ready I will update. As for the actual system....the reservoir has a 7 gallon capacity, (I suggest using 5 gallons of water to allow proper flow), and is made from durable material as is the lid. I really am enjoying the looking glass reservoir meter allowing you to check the water level with ease. the lid has a new triangular fill spot on the lid that easily folds back allowing for easy fill. The pump is designed to run the water and air which is nice for space saving and ease of use. In my opinion, the Spider Farmer DWC system is great and will serve all of your needs whether you are a novice or expert grower! Check back as I will keep updating through the entirety of the grow! Good Luck!

The media could not be loaded. Ive been growing indoors with soil for the last 1 1/2 years, and finally decided to take the plunge and dabble in deep water culture. It wasn't easy making a choice because of price difference, quality, name, etc...but finally settled on Spider Farmer. And I chose them for multiple reasons. One. Quality. When they put their name on a product, you can trust that its well made. Two. Style. Most of the ones i looked at on here were round pails, resembling a plain 5 gallon pail. Spider Farmer's DWC buckets are more geometrically attractive with sleek flowing lines and their orange name emblazoned on a black background. Three. IYKYK. Spider Farmer has excellent support. Youre not going to have trouble. But if you do, they are always ready to help.I was nervous when I got the system. I know zero about deep water culture so I was pretty concerned about assembly. Rest assured, you can do this. The hardest part is probably pushing the lines onto the valves. Its firm hose and although I didnt do it myself, using a lighter to warm the ends might make them a little more pliable. But the directions are straight forward and simple. Nothing fancy and the only tool needed was a tape measure, but I could have gotten by without it. And Spider Farmer gives an ample amount of hose to make a mistake here and there anyway. I had an extra 3 feet! I havent run my system yet, so i will be updating this review when I do. So far, for sheer simplicity, looks, and quality, I give this 5 stars, and I'll be back to update!UPDATE:Got everything up and running. This is practically plug n play. Just a few pointers for those who are putting one together. A heat gun would help to firm the hoses into a more organized layout. And when pushing your valves into the hoses, slightly warming the ends of the hose with a Bic lighter might make it a little easier. Also, there are little red balls for your water level sight gauge. They are super easy to lose if your not careful (I lost two). And don't forget to soak your clay beads AND your air stones for a few hours.

Only reason I did not give this a five star is because the hatch that’s on top was broke on both of my buckets when I purchased it but it’s not a real problem. It’s still close no leaks. Fingers ,crossed was a piece of cake honesty I like it better than the round buckets space wise, and make it easier to Maneuver.

I am an avid DWC enthusiast and I can say that this is one of the best systems I've ever run into. Super functional and very easy to assemble. It comes with a drip irrigation system attachment that helps with seedlings. There were no missing parts. It's an extremely good value for the money and I couldn't recommend this product more. It's a solid 10 out of 10.I will come back after I run a grow to formally give my opinion but so far I can tell it's a good system. And BTW, you can see in the pics, that's a huge net pot that sits flush on a lid that shows no signs of weakness. This is a strong system. As far as flimsy lids, I've seen much worse for far more money, this is giving "more than what you pay for" vibes.

The media could not be loaded. I was worried that the material of the planting basket was not strong enough to support lush plants, but receiving the product completely put my worries to rest. This planting basket is made of high quality PP material, which is not only lightweight, but also has a strong toughness and weight-bearing capacity, which is perfectly capable of carrying lush plants :)As for the air pump, its performance is beyond my expectation. Some people may have misconceptions about it, but in my case, it performed brilliantly. Whether it was providing adequate oxygen to the plants or maintaining the stable operation of the whole system, it did so with ease and gave me peace of mind😀The ability of this DWC hydroponic system to precisely regulate nutrient solution and oxygen has allowed my plants to grow at a dramatically increased rate, compared to my previous diy buckets. Especially that triangular lid design makes changing the nutrient solution easy and fast, saving me a lot of time and energy.

Really easy to set up and love the bigger bucket.. my first time going to hydro trying my luck with it… only got one together at the moment waiting for a bigger tent..

The net basket does not sit in the lid in the securelyAnd the lid is very thin plastic very flexible. Do not see it holding up to a size plant.