Reddit reviews VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Observation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2'x4'

Its a grow tent, vivosun has affordable ones you can check them out on Amazon. I use mine for growing the devils lettuce. Have a good one!

https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=asc_df_B01DXYMQ9M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193139379506&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10332705642358581025&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030231&hvtargid=aud-799728744414:pla-311013962850&psc=1

VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Observation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2'x4' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dx13BbGGT8164

VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 300W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4GQ6MO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hz13BbPVVN2TK

This light is good for 2 plants but you’ll eventually want to add a second for your tent. You definitely can’t fill the tent with just this light, but it’ll get you started.

iPower 2-Pack 1/8 Inch 8-Feet Long Adjustable Heavy Duty Rope Clip Hanger, Reinforced Metal Internal Gears,150lb Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WIOEDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wA13Bb58ZJ5GD

Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer - Dual Outlet (Indoor) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MVF16JG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XA13Bb9NQJDG1

Comfort Zone CZ6C 6-Inch 2-Speed Clip-On Fan (White, 2 Fans) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JLUZSPC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.E13Bb05JK7B1

247Garden 5-Pack 3 Gallon Grow Bags/Aeration Fabric Pots w/Handles (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JM3JAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VG13Bb7MGJS2R

https://www.oregonsonly.com/samples/

These are great nutrients and basically foolproof. This free sample kit will get you through 4 plants full grows. I love these nutrients and even now use them in a reservoir (which people claim you can’t do but works great).

Dr.meter 0.1pH PH002 High Accuracy pH Meter/pH Pen Tester with ATC LCD 0-14 pH Measurement Range (PH002 pH Meter for Water) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PU0W35K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fI13BbNRES1BK

That will get you started on your first grow or two. I recommend auto blue mystic from nirvana for your first run. They are very low smell while growing so you can get by without a carbon filter. They’re autos so you can leave the light on 24/7, and they finish fast. Also turns out a great finished product.

https://www.nirvanashop.com/marijuana-seeds/815-blue-mystic-autoflower.html

Less than $40 for 5 seeds and very discrete shipping.

When you have a bit more $ you can add on additional items. Eventually you’ll want to upgrade to PFD sun boards or quantum boards, but you’ll probably want to get a fan and filter first:

6" Inline Fan - 395 CFM Exhaust Duct Fan, Built-In Speed Controller, ETL Listed, Pre-Wired 6 FT Grounded Cord - Great Use In Grow Tent With Carbon Filters, Light Fixtures, Intake. Fits 6 Inch Ducts. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L0D0UEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TM13Bb5170NC1

Activated Charcoal Carbon Filter 6" x 16", Up to 400 CFM, Premium Grow Tent Odor Scrubber, 1.8" Extra Thick Layer of Top Grade Activated Australian Virgin Charcoal-Great for Hydroponics and Growing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0VN4I5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qN13BbEH9AG9W

Maybe you can upgrade to a 2x4 tray with reservoir so you can automate feeding.

If you don’t want autoflowers you can just do 12/12 from seed for faster harvest. https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-how-to-grow-cannabis-from-seed-under-12-12-lighting-n330

But I really recommend doing the auto blue mystic for your first round or two.

Ontario here too, have you checked amazon? Vivosun has a good selection of tents for an excellent price! Here's the link to their tents, just select one of the 5 sizes -> https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Horticulture-Hydroponic-Obeservation-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=lp_11914446011_1_6?srs=11914446011&ie=UTF8&qid=1555178839&sr=8-6

tent

light comes with hangers... looks complicated to order from alibaba but its not... and 1week delivery. you can also order from HLG in usa or canada but its more expensive. or you could go with a 400w hps from amazon with vented hood, or a 315 cmh.

fan amazing fan (have the 6'' model)

timer with battery built in

filter

temp and humidity

fan

I haven’t bought one yet, but I’m thinking of getting this one but the 60x32x80 so I can have some decent space for airflow between tubs, I already have an exhaust fan for a grow tent that I’ll probably keep on a timer to bring in fresh air a few times a day,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JIy2DbMQ65YCQ

36" x 20" x 62"

https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B0716BK1KD/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542084519&sr=8-4&keywords=vivosun+2x4+grow+tent

48" x 24" x 60"

https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542084519&sr=8-3&keywords=vivosun+2x4+grow+tent

I have a vivosun 4'x4' and love it. Do you have a light already?

This is a great list. Thanks for posting it.

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Hydroking.ca is another newer shop in Little Italy that's pretty good for hydroponic growers.

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For people wanting to go LED, I put together this tutorial on how to build a no soldering required LED build - https://imgur.com/a/yZo5FsB

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For some friends asking about a 4 plant setup, I made this quick list of things they'd need:


- Soil $149- http://destinygrowsystems.com/grow-kits/ - https://www.greencorner.ca/destiny-4-plant-grow-kit.html

- lighting $199 - https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Digital-Dimmable-Ballast/dp/B00P8P50G6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539906294&sr=8-3&keywords=hps%2B600w&dpID=51VpECcA31L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

- Tent $119 - https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOSUN-Horticulture-Hydroponic-Obeservation-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1539910838&sr=1-1&keywords=grow+tent&refinements=p_85%3A5690392011

-bHVAC $189 - https://www.amazon.ca/VIVOHOME-Scrubber-Aluminum-Flexible-Ventilation/dp/B07CHC2Z1N/ref=sr_1_6?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1539906699&sr=1-6&keywords=6%22+carbon+filter&dpID=51VdpZrXbhL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

- pots $19 - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01I1D9N9Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F7rYBbNA7CD4V

- Saucers $21 - https://www.amazon.ca/Hydrofarm-Hgs12-Clear-12-Inch-Saucer/dp/B0055F5WC6/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1539906520&sr=8-14&keywords=saucer

Well if an ounce is all you want, check out /r/SpaceBuckets. I could never get myself to do it as growing a weed plant, even just 1, is a huge investment of your time, resources, and effort. I think about it like: If I can get 1-2oz from a spacebucket in the same 3-5 months time, why not invest money that'll make itself back twice over just the first grow (even if you dont sell any, to me getting 1000$ of weed from my grow is making my 1000$ back but ima stoner lol)
and spend my 3-5 months growing 16-20oz.

Ya know? But I can understand why some people can't or dont want to.

edit: here's some links

nice sale on the tent i use right now, these are HIGH QUALITY, only tent ive found is better is gorilla but even then they both have their own pros and cons:
https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Obeservation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493165611&sr=8-4&keywords=2x2+grow+tent

roleadro 300w led

https://www.amazon.com/Roleadro-Upgrade-Developed-Spectrum-Generation/dp/B01HI3AFYM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493165668&sr=8-1&keywords=roleadro+300w

fan and xarbon filter: https://www.amazon.com/iPower-GLFANXINLINE4-Hydroponic-Conditioning-Pre-wired/dp/B00D7M6692/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493165639&sr=8-1&keywords=4%22%2Bexhaust%2Bfan%2Bfilter&th=1

you would still need soil and all the odds and ends pieces still though.

Grow tent $50 shipped- https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=4x2+vivosun&qid=1567717535&s=gateway&sr=8-3

AC infinity(duct tape adhesive is on it) $110 shipped-https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-CLOUDLINE-T6-Temperature/dp/B074XBXFPD/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=ac+infinity+cloudline+t6&qid=1567717602&s=gateway&sprefix=ac+infin&sr=8-2

Meijiu 240W with driver completely wired $130 shipped- https://m.alibaba.com/product/62055663077/meijiu-quantum-board-full-spectrum-folux.html

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1510850378&sr=1-4&keywords=grow+tent&dpID=41vlDhyEv%252BL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Either 4x4 or 4x8. Probably 4x8

https://www.amazon.com/Mieemclux-Reflector-Triple-Chips-Spectrum-Available/dp/B07SNP22XS/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=led+grow+light&qid=1565576938&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=grow+tent&qid=1565576981&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1NE9VWlZWRU5XRDEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5Mzg4NjExVFFNUjlER1NVSTlDJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MjU0NTQzRFE0RVE3WjdOUjdBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

https://www.amazon.com/Lilly-Miller-100099247-Quart-Fertilizer/dp/B000BX4QGK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=WQYMXKQ4RC54&keywords=alaska+fish+fertilizer&qid=1565577089&s=gateway&sprefix=alaska+fish+f%2Caps%2C235&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/PH-Meter-Automatic-Calibration-Accuracy/dp/B07NYZBYD3/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?keywords=ph+pen&qid=1565577113&s=gateway&sr=8-11-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySTVLNEg3S0dWVE5FJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDg2MzQ2MkI3SDdRUEoySjFFRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTY4Njk3Mkg0MERVWUxEVlg3WiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://www.amazon.com/Hydroponic-pH-Down-Control-Kit/dp/B00TYW6Q58/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=ph+up&qid=1565577139&s=gateway&sr=8-18

that will do what youre looking for. Make sure if you use that fertilizer that you ph your water after you use it because it will tank you PH down to about 4. If someone tells you you have to spend more than $400 to get started they are wrong. You do not need to spend that much. You can ... but you dont have to.

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miricle gro performance organics is like twelve bucks a bag at lowes and is OMRI certified

VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" and 2 x Roleadro 300w LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Light Fixture

I am doing more of a DWC setup. The tubs are 15 Gal with 2 x airstones and the 5Gal buckets get 1 airstone each.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hey! As always, thanks to everyone for helping me get better at this hobby.

As you can see from the album, I've got one clone of the Cookie Shots from the Unofficial Good Guys. Other than the yellowing of the leaves, which I can't quite figure out, the grow has gone pretty well so far. My last plants seemed to take FOREVER to get from this stage to harvest so we'll show it goes with my new kick ass 3VL light fixture. The difference between this and my old setup is staggering.

My last grow with two plants and the budget setup yielded something in the neighborhood of six ounces, and I'm hoping to replicate that yield with this single plant given the new light. We'll see.

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I've never had any issues with yellowing leaves before, and I don't think it's a big concern, but if any of you experts know more than I do please chime in and let me know your thoughts. Grow details are below if anyone gives a rip.

• Coco Coir and Perlite (70/30)
  
• Canna Nutes and Cannzym (I re-used my coco)
  
• Tap water
  
• Timber Grow Lights Vero 3VL COB Fixture
  
• Vivosun 48 x 24 x 60 Grow Box

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01DXYMQ9M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Don't forget a speed controller! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NGI8VS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

this one's highly recommended and people say it helps reduce the humming on the inline fan compaerd to cheaper speed controllers.

I'm sure the apollo tents are fine, I've heard slightly better reviews for the vivosun tents. This one's about $12 more than yours i think. https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Horticulture-Hydroponic-Obeservation-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1478889774&sr=1-2&keywords=vivosun+48

The Mars 300 is chill for the price, you probably want to want to get a second one if you're going to have multiple plants in that tent. People say 1 mars 300 per plant should get you good results, almost pushing it with two full plants under a single mars 300.

Also if and when possible, try to invest in a good pH meter. everyone recommends bluelabs! https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-Ultimate-Solution-Measuring-Temperature/dp/B008R7OWJS/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1478889906&sr=1-3&keywords=bluelabs+ph+pen

I didn't PH at first and my plants were dying on me... turns out my tap PH was above 7.0 ph. the PH pen saved grow!

So, as is surely obvious, I'm completely new. I just set up my tent, which is 2x4x5'

I purchased a mars 600w LED, a charcoal filter and two of these fans

VIVOSUN 6 Inch 440 CFM Duct Inline Fan with Variable Speed Controller

I just opened one of the fans and it is ridiculously huge. The reason I chose that one was it seemed to fit the holes n my tent. Which is

vivosun tent

Is this total overkill? Will it work? Ack. I don't want to have to mess with an exchange unless necessary.

For your $300 budget.

QB 135 kit @ 3000K.

2x4' tent.

Rest to fans, filters, soil, pots, nutes, etc.

Put up some kind of divider if you want, but just grow on one ~2x2' side with that light. When you can afford it, get another 135w kit light and run the whole 2x4'. I'd go two large plants SCroG in a 2x4. You could do more, smaller plants if you choose.

2x4 Tent

Fan/Exhaust

AliBaba / Ali Express for HLG QB288 240w

VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60" Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent with Observation Window and Floor Tray for Indoor Plant Growing 2'x4' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BY0MDbKV74WB1

That's the max I was looking at for reference


Edit: thanks for your help btw!

VIVOSUN 48"x24"x60"

That's the tent I added.

I also added 3 HLG100 lights so I still use the 2x2 for veg and just move the plants to the 2x4 to flower. aka, the perpetual harvest.

LEDs : https://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/f-series-gen3/67179

Grow tent: https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M

Alright, here is everything in my shopping cart. I think this should cover everything I need, basically everything but PH test liquid and up/down haha(already have those):

General Gear:

• Hanging Clips
  
• Timer
  
• Extra Fan
  
• Carbon Scrubber + Fan
  
• Lights
  
• Tent
  
  Nutes/Grow Medium/Container:
  
  
• CalMag
  
• Canna Coco A+B
  
• 2gal Smart Pot
  
• 5gal Smart Pot
  
• Coco Coir Brick
  
• Perlite
  
• 164 feet of Twist Tie to LST
  
  13 items for a total of literally JUST under $400... Subtotal (13 items): $399.47
  
  Am I missing anything else? Oh shit a drip tray, but I guess I can only buy 5 of this one and can't find one of any that look like they would work for cheaper than 5 of these.
  
  
  Subtotal (14 items): $415.46 now... Am I missing anything else? This all look good?
  
  edit - had to make the bullets format right

Would this not work: grow tent :

This is it :) - planning on doing 4x2 tent. You think 1 of these is okay, or two ?

Yes that’s exactly what I just did, thinking maybe 2 plants can fit? And do these come with mounts for lights? https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M

https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Hydroponic-Observation-Window-Growing/dp/B01DXYMQ9M/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1521906686&sr=1-4&keywords=grow+tent

"Poor people" could make better choices...