Reddit reviews Small 36"x20"x62" Grow Tent 100% Reflective Mylar Hydroponics Grow Cabinet, Non Toxic Hydro Dark Room Box Hut, GYO1001
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Non Toxic, highly reflective silver-colored inner MYLAR liningTough, black-colored polyester canvas outer shellSturdy metal frame structure, with plastic push-lock cornersLight-tight construction prevents disruption of plant's light cycleEasy, tool-free assembly
Lighting/Electric
1 - Apollo 180W LED Grow Light This thing is painfully bright, even when you're not looking at the light itself. Without a grow tent to block the light I wouldn't be able to share my office with this light when it was on. Previously I've had issues with the grow tent and HPS/MH lighting, since over heating quickly became an issue. I tried some solutions involving air ducting and vent fans, but these didn't really help a lot. These LEDs fortunately put out almost no heat, so I don't really need to ventilate in the tent.
2 - TaoTronics 25*3w LED Grow Light (They don't seem to sell it on Amazon any more). Sort of painful too, but not as bad as the other one. Tent or some sort of light-blocking device is recommended if you share a room with your greenhouse.
3 - EnviroGro 2 ft T5 Flourescent These things are awesome. Great value for the money and everything seems to thrive under them.
4 - 8 Outlet Programmable Power Strip Highly recommended! Way better than those timer ones.
5 - Hydrofarm 2 Outlet Air Pump which actually has splitters on the lines coming out of each outlet, so the pump is providing air to all four homemade units.
Hydro Units
A - 1 gallon bucket DWC currently growing brussels sprouts. No actual sprouts yet, but it seems to love the LED lighting. Slightly concerned about the space its trying to take up.
B - 1 gallon bucket DWC currently growing bell peppers. Peppers have just started blossoming earlier in the week and I've been vigorously vibrating the tree each morning to pollinate them. Got a few small peppers starting to come in already. Slightly concerned by how lopsided the plant is growing, but otherwise it seems to be thriving.
C - DWC I made from a tupperware container. Just planted some cilantro in there earlier. For some reason all of the Cilantro I've gotten previously has failed to germinate. This time around I put out about 30 cilantro seeds on a paper towel and waited until I saw some starting to sprout before planting. So far so good.
D - 2 site DWC unit I made from a storage bin. Just planted two additional basil there this morning since I am using much more than 2 plant's worth. Been making quite a bit of pesto lately.
E- 3 site Aerogarden currenly growing curly leaf parlsey. I took off the light that comes with the plant, since the T5s have a way higher output.
F - 7 site Aerogarden currently growing two basil plants and one oregano. Same as the three site aerogarden, I just use this for the base. This one can hold 7 plants, but I fine that having so many means they crowd eachother like crazy.
Tent
Mylar grow tent
[How about this tent](http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-GYO1001-62-Inch-Reflective-Hydroponic/dp/B00283Q59M/ref=lp_3480699011_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370463827&sr=1-1 "Mouseover text")
[and these lights](http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Ballast-Economy-Reflector-Combo-/dp/B004D4X470/ref=sr_1_11?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1370464347&sr=1-11&keywords=250w+hps "Mouseover text")
I Just bought almost the same one, 36"x20"x62" with a 400W air cooled light. Heat is going to be my main issue as well, even with 170cfm inline fan. Please share how your heat issues go during the warmer weather!
My intention was to use it for both, being my first grow and just for myself personally going for two plants using bagseeds. I do have a somewhat large tent though but I assumed I'd use around 200w for flower and just take my time with it. But I guess I'll have to tweak it if 200w wont perform at all for two plants, maybe shoot for 300w with added side lighting.
FFOH
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My Tent:
[http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-GYO1001-62-Inch-Reflective-Hydroponic/dp/B00283Q59M/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1368972351&sr=1-3]
I have one 100cfm fan for out take (makes me nervous also but could add another if heat is an issue but I assumed it wouldn't be due to the amount of CFL I was using)
(and will be using a small oscillating fan at the bottom obv)
To optimize I wanted to possibly create two smaller hoods and maybe pick up some cfl to spot light certain areas during flower. Also been looking at scrog but was always planning to LST.
My significant other isn't comfortable with me spending alot of money my first go and I would like to experiment anyways. I'll look at different light options but like I said one 100w cfm fan probably wouldn't handle it but I have no experience with it.
I appreciate any opinions you may have I enjoy many of your posts.
IDK what kind of hook up you have on wood but I figure with time, effort and materials your gunna be around 50 bucks. This guy is only 63 I have the 4x4 version, not the sturdiest tent ever, but if you baby it they'll work for you. All I did was type "grow tent" in to amazon, I'm sure with alittle more looking you'll find something in your price range. Its easier to search online then pound boards for a few hours.
Lining it with panda might work if you literally seal it, since moisture will get through any leaks. Its always a good idea to have 2 tents, one for veg and one for flower. Your veg tent will be the one you face moisture problems in, since for veg you have to run high humidity's. Flower tent you might get away with wood, since your humidity will be relatively low. Wood is just a hassle best to be avoided. I got mites a little while back, all I had to do was tear down my tent and clean it out with bleach. What would you do if you found termites or mold on your box?