Thanks for all the help guys.
I'm not using an air stone because I'm using a pond pump so ultimately I would be trying to bubble water, unless i introduce air somehow. I did buy one on the way home, tried it....discovered this outcome lol. I have an air pump too with a manifold but it's too loud to bubble at night being that my present space is right beside my bedroom lol......sometimes a little too close.
I'm only doing the Hydroponics single bucket as an experiment to see how I like it, I am the same as you JustMeds, I am actually collecting all of my amendments presently to do and LOS grow. I'll also use this opportunity to invite you over to my grow and take a look around if you like..... These guys are regulars LOL.
What about a "rhizo" product yo help with root growth? How about a product to help keep my water sparkling clean lol? I looked for Hydroguard today at the hydro store to no avail, I did however find a product by Botanicare called hydroplex?