Large closet grow. Lets do this right

bigdb

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I currently have a 5w'x11.5l'x8h' closet that I am wanting to grow in. I want to do a sea of green style grow with the best potential...I am looking for the best of everything is the best way to explain it... I have damn near unlimited funds, so money no object. what is the best way such as how many plants at one time to be the most efficient...

Here is what i have so far. Help fill in the blanks please:

Lighting:
Veg side: 1-1000w Digital Mh hung close to the ceiling with a robotic light mover to act as the sun. Also i will have supplemental Cfl's 5-8 of them
Flower side: 2-1000w digital hps with cool tube. (thought about adding 3-4 6500k 200w cfl's for added thc production and optimal growth) please tell me if im wrong there.
Cool tube: i will have the cooltubes run inline with a carbon filter and a 6" 424 cfm inline fan cooling both of the bulbs at once. (i can run these together correct?)

Nutrients:
Advanced Nutrients

Now here comes my predicament I have grown only with bubbleponics but with the larger amount of space i now have should i be using a different method such as:

Ebb/flow
Aeroponics
Dwc/bubbleponic
Im open to any and all ideas just trying to find the best one.

Side note:
I will be adding co2 to my grow operation. now my question is:
Would it be beneficial for me to add co2 to both sides of the closet, (veg and flower side) or should i just do it on flower side?

That is all that i can think of right at the moment if you guys have any Input let me know please! Thanks again RIU
 

bigdb

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the light choice sounds good bud and i would use ebb abd flow very easy to use and maintain
Then my question for you is, Where can i get quality ebb/flow tables from, my local hydro store does not carry them nor can he get them....tiny little store unfortunately
 
look into local pond/fish supply stores. even ranch/farm stores sohould have low stock tanks. i bet thats the best bet for something u can drill to fit bulkheads/drains on. and its still cheappppp
or else order botanicare online. there pretty standard.
 

logzz

Active Member
As far as the Co2 goes id only add it to the flowering part. Obviously it will be beneficial to both sides. But it would probably be more cost effective to have it on the flowering side for THC production, It uses more during the flowering stage.
 

smokingrubber

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As far as the Co2 goes id only add it to the flowering part. Obviously it will be beneficial to both sides. But it would probably be more cost effective to have it on the flowering side for THC production, It uses more during the flowering stage.
Actually, it uses more during flowering (it uses more of everything), but it's most benificial during seedling stages. It sorts sets the standard of proper growth at an early age. Plants that were given Co2 at an early age performed and yielded better even if the Co2 was removed during flowering.
 

bigdb

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Thanks for your help guys your really got me pointed in the right direction... just ordered two of the ebb & grow bucket systems, they should be hear some time next week i hope, and i went out today and bought everything else i will need... hope fully this will be a great grow. Thank you for ur guys help!
 

treeburner

Member
yea mee too and add pics :bigjoint:
Yeah, what others have said.

You should focus on the CO2 on the flowering side, right where the plants need it the most.

And it makes easier for you too to have things on just one side.

Start a journal - want to watch this one too. :weed:
 

aeroman

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Sounds like this could be awesome!

If you're looking for a big system that's flexible and proven, one of those modular 5 gallon bucket bubblers with a common reservoir is easily the way to go. I don't remember what brand is famous for them, but they're not hard to build yourself if your at all handy.

It's the perfect thing for what you're talking about. It's modular so you can add or subtract buckets without trouble, they can move around easily to adjust to how your plants grow... just awesome.

You're growing with my favorite nutes (Advanced Nutrients) so I'll be happy to help if you have any questions.
 
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