At this point, I hit a road block as my system, from the viewpoint of full automation, is entirely dependent on 2 way valves that are servo or solenoid actuated, yet the market seems to be lacking the exact type of valve I seek, ie under $25, made of plastic, does not require 3PSI to function and will allow flow from either direction. Another concern is monitoring EC and PH. There are solutions to this, but all in all, I can see it costing around $300 to buy into and work with Arduino. That’s not a big deal if you only have to purchase a single set of probes and related circuitry, which steers right back to the need for that specific 2 way valve. Otherwise the user will need to spend $300 per reservoir, not to mention added pumps for each needed function.
All that said, I opted to keep the project on the back burner till I can resolve my valve concerns.
As to your steps, yes, they look fine on paper, but like everything in life, it will prove to be much easier said than done. Best of luck! Let me know if I can help in anyway. I’ll be happy to contribute or give ideas if wanted.