@jellyfishconsciousness,
Bubbleponics is a term I've seen using a 5 gallon bucket with an aerator and stead of using a circulation system. Generally seen with a sight sight tube on side to check water level. I used that system and added circulation by putting a tee in the sight glass at the level I want the water, from the tee a drain line running to a reservoir that pumps to my top feeds making a circulation system. Curious about your setup.
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