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Originally Posted by skinwins
i found a deal on 22gal roughneck tubs. would i need to use a smaller basket in the bottom if i went and built a few smaller ones
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skin, I used the same 3-5/8" orifice and 5" wicking basket on my 18 gallon InnTainers, and they have performed beautifully. I suppose narrowing the orifice to say, 3 inches may be more appropriate, but I saw no ill effect using the larger opening. If I had had a 3 inch diameter hole saw, I would have used that size.
I think what is more relevant is the composition of the Grow Media, and I have found using Sunshine #4 Mix (or Pro-Mix BX) in combination with Bark Fines and Perlite in my 3:2:1 ratio is key to controlled wicking.
Raybo