first grow tent 10' x10'

happydude

Member
Hello everyone I am getting ready to set up my first grow room and any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to start with 12 plants and double that later in life so this is what I am thinking.

300 dark room grow tent 10' x 10'
4/ 600w HPS with silver star vented reflector
2/ vortex 455 cfm inline fans
carbon filter
3/ Oxyponics 4 Planters http://www.stealthhydroponics.com/product.php?xProd=467&xSec=94
2 wall fans

I am not sure about the lighting I may need to bump that to 6 but would like to get buy with 4 for now. I would like to run c02 but not sure witch system to go with. I will be starting them from clones. Wondering how long to veg for? Witch kind of nutes to use? Thinking of going with advanced nutes but they are very costly. And last but certenly not least what do you think the yield will be plan on toping them twice hopeing for 2 OZ per its my first time so if I get to harvest them I will concider that a sucess. Again thank you in advance for any feedback!!!
 

happydude

Member
about $4000 i guess i figured why buy twice. I wanna grow my 12 and be able to make them the best they can be. You think i should scall it back a bit
 

fred flintstoned

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Those buckets are WAY overpriced. You can build the same thing with parts from Lowes and Walmart for about $30. Plus, you can fit 2 maybe 3 under 1 light.
Do some more research on recirculating DWC. With 4G's to spend, you can set up a killer system. Your idea to purchase bigger equip now to avoid having to upgrade later is right on. Saves a lot of wasted cash down the road.
You're going to need a lot more fan capacity. You can fit 9x600W in there. It'll take a 10" vortex to cool the lights alone. IF you cool the lights, you can probably cool the room with a 8". Best prices on Vortex: plantlightinghydroponics.com
When you map out the floorplan, remember you need room to work and move around in there.
One last word, maybe you should start with a soil less mix and run a few cycles. Much more forgiving. There's more to learn than you think. The ONLY way to get this knowledge is by growing. Research is important, but, it's only the starting point, not the finish.
Hope this helps
Fred
 

wonderblunder

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I would go to 1000w lights , keep it cheaper. I wouldnt reccomend large fans in tents, even 8"s pull a lot of air, and I have had bad luck with having 100% sealed hoods, Hence the ten wants to suck itself in.
 

brickedup417

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man i have an 8x8 tent and its huge a 10x10 thats bad ass, i run 2 1000 watters in mine but im not useing it right now b/c of the heat i live in the mountains with no a/c. I think 4 6oo watters would work great thats a lott of coverage in an enclosed 10x10.
 

horribleherk

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stealth hydro is way out of line on the prices look before you leap most of that stuff can be duplicated for a fraction of the cost ebb & flow is a simple & productive way to go as well i built a bubbleponic set up & did 1 grow & decided it wasnt my cup of tea i then duilt a 3x3 e&f & bought a used 600w. hps now on 3rd grow & really like it, not saying you have to go e&f just cause i did, just sayin look around here & see how others are doing it & start out simple then advance
 
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