[infowarrior]

Which method is better, and why? Problems etc. I will be looking for a system for ease of use, with good yield, and least amount of maintainence, and organic only. Either one seems better than soil? Thank you!

[ahhhavalanche!]

hydroponic is any soil-less method of growing where the nutrients are transported too the roots by water. bubbleponics is a made up term used by advertisers referring to an aerated hydroponic system. There is no bottom line "better method," each set up has its advantages and disadvantages. If you want something with ease of use and minimal maintenance use soil, if you can handle a little bit more complexity, use coco

[Knipple]

Originally Posted by infowarrior

Which method is better, and why? Problems etc. I will be looking for a system for ease of use, with good yield, and least amount of maintainence, and organic only. Either one seems better than soil? Thank you!

What ahhhavalanche! said is all on the money.

I started with bubblphonics but just had to have a 400w HPS..
Between the pump running in the rez and the 400w, even with reflective tape, the water was getting tooo hot.
Temps would want to go to 80s in a room where ambient was 73F.
Temps may be OK with the floros.. donno.

I gave up the bubble part and just do DWC in a 25 gal tub..
fewer moving parts.

Yes, IMO, they both work equally well and ,in my case, easier than soil.