I’ve redesigned my hydro garden a bit. The tub I had been using got algae, and was too clear. The dollar store had 10″ garden planters available and weed blocker. I bought both and made a tub for poblano peppers, which shot up right away. I then redid the mixed bucket again to just one type of plant – scallions and that seems to be doing well with the one that sprouted from the mixed tub rooted and shot up. I ordered more check valves and airline tubing and will move the current buckets to a 4 outlet pump I have and then do a cilantro and spinach bucket. I’ve also figured a setup to store this in my living room.
