5x5 making the switch

GrowrillaShake

GrowrillaShake

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hey guys! Kind of a broad question here. I don't currently run. But in the past I ran Indoors with soil. I'm extremely interested in hydro and always wanted to give it a go. Well later this year beginning of next I'm throwing a grow together. Here's what I've come down with so far

5x5 gorilla grow tent

Solid Tek 1k dimmable for 1k winters or heat permitting and 600w Summer's if it's bad

Magnum xxxl hood with duct fan cooling light

Large inline connect to phresh filter we'll have to see wether I push or pull

Installing 150 cfm bathroom exhaust in ceiling to replace current unit. House is remodeled. Our current closet used to be the master bath and the old unit is tired

Now here comes hydro. I've read all the styles and so many tips n tricks I'm lost. I kind of like rdwc. How many sites in 5 gallons would you guys suggest in a 5x5 tent. I don't want to work with gem and I won't have clones until I run across one of those special ladies or make a special road trip lol. I don't know any ideas things we can kick around.
 
Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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GrowrillaShake said:
hey guys! Kind of a broad question here. I don't currently run. But in the past I ran Indoors with soil. I'm extremely interested in hydro and always wanted to give it a go. Well later this year beginning of next I'm throwing a grow together. Here's what I've come down with so far

5x5 gorilla grow tent

Solid Tek 1k dimmable for 1k winters or heat permitting and 600w Summer's if it's bad

Magnum xxxl hood with duct fan cooling light

Large inline connect to phresh filter we'll have to see wether I push or pull

Installing 150 cfm bathroom exhaust in ceiling to replace current unit. House is remodeled. Our current closet used to be the master bath and the old unit is tired

Now here comes hydro. I've read all the styles and so many tips n tricks I'm lost. I kind of like rdwc. How many sites in 5 gallons would you guys suggest in a 5x5 tent. I don't want to work with gem and I won't have clones until I run across one of those special ladies or make a special road trip lol. I don't know any ideas things we can kick around.
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5 gals are 12" across. So I'd do probaby a 3x3 like mine.
 
blackforest

blackforest

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GrowrillaShake said:
hey guys! Kind of a broad question here. I don't currently run. But in the past I ran Indoors with soil. I'm extremely interested in hydro and always wanted to give it a go. Well later this year beginning of next I'm throwing a grow together. Here's what I've come down with so far

5x5 gorilla grow tent

Solid Tek 1k dimmable for 1k winters or heat permitting and 600w Summer's if it's bad

Magnum xxxl hood with duct fan cooling light

Large inline connect to phresh filter we'll have to see wether I push or pull

Installing 150 cfm bathroom exhaust in ceiling to replace current unit. House is remodeled. Our current closet used to be the master bath and the old unit is tired

Now here comes hydro. I've read all the styles and so many tips n tricks I'm lost. I kind of like rdwc. How many sites in 5 gallons would you guys suggest in a 5x5 tent. I don't want to work with gem and I won't have clones until I run across one of those special ladies or make a special road trip lol. I don't know any ideas things we can kick around.
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I would only put 1 or 2 max in a 5x5 in a rdwc system. They get big fast. I have 6 in a 4x8, but should only have 3. The thing is in a tent you are going to fill out the canopy pretty quick, so you will really only be harvesting the top 20" about. If you top them once or twice, you will get a bunch of tops and they will fill the space quickly. This was a blue power run in a 4x8. I ran 2 600's for most of the grow and threw in a third last couple weeks. I vegged until they were at the first net layer.

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Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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GrowrillaShake said:
That's kind of what I was tinkering in my head with. What size Rez? Chiller? How do you handle cleaning? The 9 plants doesn't crowd up much? Sorry for the barrage I appreciate your time
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Same 5:gal black bucket for res. Yespecially 1/10 hp chiller necessary. Change water weekly and use h2o2 added to every change
 
Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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blackforest said:
I would only put 1 or 2 max in a 5x5 in a rdwc system. They get big fast. I have 6 in a 4x8, but should only have 3. The thing is in a tent you are going to fill out the canopy pretty quick, so you will really only be harvesting the top 20" about. If you top them once or twice, you will get a bunch of tops and they will fill the space quickly. This was a blue power run in a 4x8. I ran 2 600's for most of the grow and threw in a third last couple weeks. I vegged until they were at the first net layer.

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Just flip early and use a 4'8"x4'8" net made of 1/2" pvc with legs
 
Airwalker16

Airwalker16

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blackforest said:
I usually only veg for about 2 weeks. I don't see a reason to build pvc netting if it's i a tent.
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You absolutely want to scrog. These diy leds are spaced out to give great coverage. Utilize that and build one flat even canopy and get everything underneath it OFF the plant. Strip her ass NAKED so it's just the branches and stems. I half assed it and now I've ended up with a bunch of lower larf. Wish I'd gotten rid of the bud sites now and had the plants use their energy up top instead.
 
blackforest

blackforest

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Airwalker16 said:
You absolutely want to scrog. These diy leds are spaced put to give great coverage. Utilize that and build one flat even canopy and get everything underneath it OFF the plant. Strip her ass NAKED so it's just the branches and stems.
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I don't see any real reason to scrog vs topping for a tent. Did you see my pic above?
 
GrowrillaShake

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blackforest said:
I would only put 1 or 2 max in a 5x5 in a rdwc system. They get big fast. I have 6 in a 4x8, but should only have 3. The thing is in a tent you are going to fill out the canopy pretty quick, so you will really only be harvesting the top 20" about. If you top them once or twice, you will get a bunch of tops and they will fill the space quickly. This was a blue power run in a 4x8. I ran 2 600's for most of the grow and threw in a third last couple weeks. I vegged until they were at the first net layer.

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I could could see cuttin down bucket numbers once I have some establishes moms. But I'm starting from regs. I've got to pheno hunt awhile first. I was probably leaning toward Scrog anyway. Depending on if I choose led or hps.
 
GrowrillaShake

GrowrillaShake

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blackforest said:
I would only put 1 or 2 max in a 5x5 in a rdwc system. They get big fast. I have 6 in a 4x8, but should only have 3. The thing is in a tent you are going to fill out the canopy pretty quick, so you will really only be harvesting the top 20" about. If you top them once or twice, you will get a bunch of tops and they will fill the space quickly. This was a blue power run in a 4x8. I ran 2 600's for most of the grow and threw in a third last couple weeks. I vegged until they were at the first net layer.

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The bushes lookin beautiful
 
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