what all do i need

c3llblock

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Say i wanna do 4 plants at a time what size tent should be needed lights smell all the good stuff n i was think amazon where it looks cheapest anyway someone tell me what all needed to do it good n right and stay kind small i was thin a 3x3. Or 2x4 tent
 

chewberto

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Depends on your height restrictions, but to fully maximize yield, 4 plants will need at least 5x5 in my personal experience!

You will need an 8" inline fan blowing air outside of the grow room and pulling air out of the grow room as well ran through the same duct-line! I would recommend an air cooled 1000w light and ballast! And gorilla grow tents! Depending on your climate a dehumidifier and or a humidifier may be necessary! An 8 " carbon filter insated ducting is my preference, clamps, also light hangers are great for adjusting light height which helps a lot! you will need oscillating fans for air circulation! One high and one low is my preference! Pots and some premium potting mix like fox farm ocean forest, roots organic etc.

that's about it and you can grow an easy pound! Read a lot about plant nutrition and needs and you are good to grow!
 

c3llblock

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Im lookin more into a 3x3 or 2x4 tent. A 2x2 would work better all tent seem to be 6 foot or higher i was also thinkin more around a 250 maybe 400 hps if i do them maybe just cfls i never messed with hps system only cfls
 

chewberto

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Oh then yea small plants with fluros, sure you can do that in a space like that! But you won't yield much jmho! Make sure an keep them right on top o the plant!
 

ThatGuy113

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You wont get a HPS in the 2x2. When I was apartment growing I ran a 2x4 600 hps cool tube. Temps got a little high in the summer (85ish) but it worked. You wont be able to get anything perpetual going but if you can fill the tent up you should be able to grow enough bud to last till the next harvest.
 

gladstoned

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If you are able to get a 4x4 then you can fit a regular light hood in there and use a 400, 600, or 1000W light. If you go smaller, then I'd only use a 400W.
I don't know how good my info is, but that's how I used my tents in the past.
I've used a 400 in this tent from Amazon. it's 3 feet wide by a little less than 2 feet deep, fits in a closet. I may use it in the future for a few males.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6WCMY/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 

c3llblock

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See that size is better glad only downfall is height might be to tall for closet but i can work with it homany plants would you say i could hold what all do i need for that tent i know this depends on alot what the yielded be every harvest on that tent let me know thanks in advance glad
 

gladstoned

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*drunk post warning.

I'd say three plants in 3 gallon pots would work nice. Figure a nice screen with clamps or clips would work real nice with that tent. I bought 2 tents exclusively to do side by side experiments and every time I did, shit happened to stop it from happening so I haven't used them. I believe it's set up for 4" fans, carbon filter (if needed) and flex duct. You want a fan to bring in fresh air and a fan to exhaust hot/used air.
Rock that shit homey.
 

wheelt01

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I used a Secret Jardin dr60, 2x2x5, with a 250 hps in 6 inch cool tube for a couple of years. I ran 4 plants in 3 gallon pots and it worked quite well. Depending on where you live, summer temps. can be a challenge.
 

c3llblock

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I fell dumb lol i thought specs said 6 ft not 5 glad might go with that one 45 bux cheaper than secret jardin n jardin says 250 hps recommended. U said. The tent well handle. 40hps better than 250 thanks glad hoe accurate was urd runk post??
 

ThatGuy113

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Google lighthouse hydro their tents are high quality and a lot cheaper then some of the other ones out there.
 

Firstoffallen

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U might wanna consider LED lighting as its alot smaller produces no heat for need of exhaust and monthly cost of running it is next to nothing
 

gladstoned

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I fell dumb lol i thought specs said 6 ft not 5 glad might go with that one 45 bux cheaper than secret jardin n jardin says 250 hps recommended. U said. The tent well handle. 40hps better than 250 thanks glad hoe accurate was urd runk post??

The secret jardin is a much better quality tent. I used a 400w in a cool tube exhausted right out. LED lights could possibly work much better in the small tent as well, I don't have personal experience with them. If you have the cash I think the secret jardin would be better purchase.
 

c3llblock

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Ah cash kinda concern make sure my bills tookin care of 1st ill have like 100 maybe more maybe less a month i caness with plan was autos 1st do in my ghetto box that is int he stealth section then buy a tent i just wanna get good setup wife wont complain i got all smell down shit i could do it in shed n use a 8x8 tent. But i dont wanna go to shed she wants me to see how thangs go how many fans n cfm should i get whats goodc carbon filter. N ur sayin use jardin n 250hps over 400hps n tent u showed me ?
 

c3llblock

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I know gonna take awile to get everything but i wanna do it all right and every harvest hope to get 4oz or more so it would last till next harvest hopin all works out great in the end
 

gladstoned

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Ah cash kinda concern make sure my bills tookin care of 1st ill have like 100 maybe more maybe less a month i caness with plan was autos 1st do in my ghetto box that is int he stealth section then buy a tent i just wanna get good setup wife wont complain i got all smell down shit i could do it in shed n use a 8x8 tent. But i dont wanna go to shed she wants me to see how thangs go how many fans n cfm should i get whats goodc carbon filter. N ur sayin use jardin n 250hps over 400hps n tent u showed me ?
I would never suggest a 250 over a 400 drunk or sober. lol. My rule of thumb is always use the biggest light that you can. Once you have a 1000w, then work on getting another. Don't stop until the whole fucking neighborhood is lite up. figuratively and literally. your 400w light will yield more than a 250 every time. If you have the extra money for a little better quality tent, then go for it, but I'd always use the best light available. Best of luck to you brother.
 

DemonTrich

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i run a secret jardin dr120 (4x4x7) tent with an appollo 6" XL ac hood. run 2 of these (veg and flower). i couldnt be happier with the quality of the tents. but....... like all tents, they have light leaks at some of the seams. some gorilla tape will fix that as soon as i get it done. another option is make a "tent cover" out of some panda film. i can barely make out the light escaping when the lights on at some of the seams, but i dont want to take any chances on any of my plants being hermied cause of it. and unfortunately, my work station is right next to my flower tent. i might have to change things around.
 

c3llblock

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Glad do you think a 400 hps will fit in the jardin website says recommended 250 hps. What's a good hps i should look into or they all good plain on ordering everything off amazon tent want something that will last 2-3 years or longer n good for everything cheaper on everything is better
 
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