55 Gallon Box Grow

Il be using the box from my 55 gallon fish tank. Going to be a CFL grow. Working on the box and thinking about the set up right now so pics will be up later. Looking for ideas on plant set up etc.

***All comments, Opinions, Ideas etc. asked for.***

great cant wait to see pics!

that a pretty narrow box. i would do 1 plant, and do some LST but not all 4 ways, i would have it so you get 3 or 4 main colas in the shape of a diamond to , or all line up in a straight line. make sure you get some hooks from above to hang you lights from as the cardboard might not hold up the weight of the lights and a fan. figure out your soil mixture, if you dont buy potting soil, but also if you but potting soil dont give nutrients for quite a while. most likely til you go into Vegetative

Not my first time in the ring buddy. Actually downsizing my grow. Hopefully it will be the first one to be completed though.

Pics.

#1 Entire box
#2 Inside view of soft entry
#3 outside view of soft entry

Box deminsions: 4'3" High 1'3" Wide 1'11" Deep

Oops wrong pic.

Nice nice! Looks good so far, Are you just going to do some bagseed?

What wattage of CFL is that?

Is the size of the box posted in my Journal,Ill go look for it if youd like : )

Ya also in that size I would suggest one plant : )


Looking forward to pics of the grow! What soil will you be using?


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DaCDaC

alright, ill reserve my comments. good luck

Dementions now up. As for CFL's That shade has 2 26W (100W Equive) bulbs running. I have 2 spare replacements for them also. Trying to find an old ghetto dual light I made awhile back but I believe I trashed it. As for genetics. I have 2 Skunk #1 left from nirvana I want to plant, Also have about 25 bag seed from some mids. I want to plant 4-8 to account for losses since I have a bad habit of jumping the gun and killing plants.

Also I was wondering: Anyone have an idea of how big of a factor PH plays? My tap comes out at 7.6+ and my tank water stays around 7.9. So I was basically wondering if using the tank water would be worth it.

As for dirt, Im open to any and all suggestions (Things readily available at Lowes/Wal-Mart only please.)

And with plant numbers. I pretty much have no problem with chopping one or two to make room as I go. I just want some insurance right now.

Edit: Dont reserve them. I wasnt trying to be rude.

Also: I read that you could use wrapping paper as your white base on your walls? Anyone have any input?

Scribed... looks good

Ah, You found your way over, Nice to have ya CG.

Any insight to my questions?

I just use bottled water. Its only like 3$ for a 24 pack and its pH balenced. Right at 7 all the time

then I use a nute that is organic and is pH balenced. So I never have to worry about that crap! : )

ya you can plant a couple and go straight into flowering at seed. Then pull the males or weakist female : )

With that small of a box your gonna want to go 12/12 from seed or LST. Only problem with not doing 12/12 from seed is you might be LSTing a male. Just wasting your time. at least with the 12/12 you wont have to LST it will only be about 3.5 feet tall.

Anyway, Just my 2 cents : )


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DaCDaC

Yeah. That was my second major problem. Thing is my lights are 6500K so I have to get new ones with the $3 i have. In case I didnt mention: This grow is basically going to be done off of pocket change unless I get a job soon.

To be more precise about the wrapping paper. The side that would be facing the plants would be a gloss white. Entire set up is waiting on that verdict at the moment.

eh white will be ok. The white wrapping paper should be fine too.

The real thing you want is some mylar. But its $$. I got the thermal/fire/camping blankets at wallyworld. They are made from mylar. just a cheaper version. But will do just fine : )



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DaCDaC

Yea...$4 now...And from the way it looks right now im either going to have company tonight or be gone for a day or 2...So il update when I get done lining the box and add my fan etc.

I finally decided on my plan: 4 Plants 18/6 first 2-3 weeks for mature time and to help minimize stretching. During that time i plan to top at least twice. Then il go 12/12 and finish. None of my seeds are fem so im expecting 2 males.

four plants in there is debatable. Youll have to have a massive amount of lights, Be fighting bud rot and fungis the whole way and forget topping, they wont have enough room to be wider.

Im not meaning to discourage at all! Just want to make sure you set a realistic goal for yourself. I dont want it to be dissapointing.

: )


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DaCDaC

I already have that worked out dont worry. Anyway, 4 pounds smoked between 3 people in 2 days...

Umm Ok So thats 64 ounces in 48 hours... That means that yall would had been smoking a new blunt and a half every minute for 48 hours straight. You should brag about somthing realistic.

Im sorry Im just tired of your cockyness.

Like TK, Im out.



Laters, and good luck with your 6 plants in a 1ftX1ft Space...
DaCDaC