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i'm no expert mate , still learning myself 

 

i'm thinking you want as much air as poss 

 

the same reason they have an air gap between the media & water rez in an earthbox or greensmart pot in oz

 

they don't want all the media sitting in water , only a small portion for the wicking to happen 

means that the roots although wet all the time , are not smothered in constant water

& air to water of coco or peat can sustain that constant moisture above the rez without going anaerobic

 

poss rice hulls might not be the best for this purpose maybe perlite vermiculite might be a better choice

 

but i am just thinking out loud mate , maybe have a google on aquifer's this is basically natures sip 

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Rodger that mate. I really liked the idea of sand mainly cause I'm going to be digging in it to bury the Ibc.

 

I did read some where that someone used course river sand in the res section. But the sand is going to use is just fine bush white sand. Be better if I could cart rocks in like I used for my sips at home but bugger that for a joke it's going to be hard enough getting the ibc in there

 

 

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i've used rhizotonic in the past but don't really use it now 

 

EM-1 is Effective Microorganisms , around 15 diff microorganism's , anaerobic beneficial's 

i get mine from here http://www.livingapartment.com.au/Products/Food-Supplements-Health-Care/Probiotic-Living-Beneficial-Micro-Organisms-1Ltr & there's a lill you can read about EM on that page as well  

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came across these the other day

for anyone interested in DIY SIP's

 

these are called Water Ups https://www.waterups.com.au/shop/

400 x 400mm wicking cells that can be made into a 400 x 400mm individual pot 

or joined together to make larger wicking bed or pots

 

if not a DIY'er & wanting a larger pre made SIP bed have a look at birdies garden products 

https://birdiesgardenproducts.com.au/product/raised-self-watering-wicking-bed/

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