newest of the new

Howdy
I have recently decided to start growing bud in my apartment. I want to experiment with different kinds of bud. I live in a small apartment so i am worried about the smell. I was considering buying a bubble ponics system from seattle hydroponics. I was also considering buying a mobile dark room for about 80 dollars. It is about the size of a speaker box 18 inches by 18 inches by 40 inches ( 18x18x40). However after finding this site i think i will build a grow box. I also dont know jack about growing as i recently started smokeing.
Does anyone hae any recomendation as to weather i should build or buy my equipment. I alos wanted to know how effective a charchoal filter system is.
thanks

the newest of the new

all strains smell, so get a exhaust fan and carbon filter.
sativas grow tall and skinny, take longer to finish flowering
indicas grow short and bushy

filters are extremely efficient as long as you have a sealed system and your filter can hold more cfm than your pulling trough it start with soil and build a good system you can always go hydro once you get the cash
and as far as strains go start with bag seed or if your legal go to a dispensary and get a clone

you need to build your own box to fit what your looking to do.but if its your first grow do a hempy bucket not soil.read my post here's a link https://www.rollitup.org/newbie-central/295160-anyone-looking-first-grow-buget.html

ok first of all
thanks for the advice.
second of all
IM SORRY.
let me tell you how dumb i am
this was my first post and i just now realized how to go to my roll it up and find it again
i have since read a lot and learned a lot
but i still dont know sh*t compared to you guys.
but let me tell you what i did.
i built a bubble ponics system with rubermaid tub and 5'' baskets.
i was gonna put 4 in 1 tub (seemed a little tight) but after reading som posts i think i will only do two and try for higher yields.
i will use:
sun hut 4x4x7
active air 6'' 400cfm in line duct fan for exhaust (is that enough?)
i havent chosen a charcoal filter yet (im growig in a 1 bdrm apt so odor is a major concern for me)
a hydrofan variable speed fan controll
a 400x mh for vegg
600w hps for flower
xtrasun 6 air cooled reflector
i got 2 bag seeds in my germination station under flourescents (2 of 3 have sprouted)
i just got seeds but havent decided what i will grow first:
Northern lights=because someone told me that was the best (i dont know never had anything but normal everyday shit)
Blue mystic=because it is advertised as having a nuetral smell even in flower (as i said odor is a major concern for me)
kaya gold=its advertised as newbie proof(very sturdy plant that is forgiving of rookie mistakes)

mmmm
what do you guys think?
can i do this with no significant odor?
how loud will it be?
how the hell do i hook up the fan and the speed controll?
and did i make good choices on equipment etc
thanks for your help and time

The newest of the New
Newbie Bob

I don't understand why people bother with grow tents, they just cause problems. I also think you should stick to one strain for now.

Illegal Smile said:

I don't understand why people bother with grow tents, they just cause problems. I also think you should stick to one strain for now.

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I was going to buy a grow tent but they are pricey and after I see you say this.. please explain why? I think I may attempt to just build something.

100$ of lumber will make you a nice wood finish 3'd4'w6.5'h box

CiderSpy said:

100$ of lumber will make you a nice wood finish 3'd4'w6.5'h box

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What's the diff between making one and buying one? If the results are the same then I would rather just purchase than build. less time and effort.

pre-made, where china ?

It is amazing what you can do with Panda Film, a tarp zipper and some 1x4"s. My son built my grow tent and with my 600w cool tube, 6" fan the cost was around $500.

I do love HTG

Shit I have no idea if it's made in China or not.. there are so many different ones. certainly they are not ALL made in China.

Illegal Smile said:

I don't understand why people bother with grow tents, they just cause problems. I also think you should stick to one strain for now.

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Thanks for the post.
as for the strains
i only plan on growing one ata a time for my first few cycles. I just couldnt decide so i ordered all 3

i just put the reasons why i chose each up so peole would understand my rational for choosing each.
i recently saw a bubble system you are describing. However, i built the bubble ponics system a week or so ago just for fun. I wasnt even planing on growing. My research ledm e to this site which got me excited to try it out(growing).
I always apreciate the advice you guys give. THanks and keep it coming

i heartmj said:

I was going to buy a grow tent but they are pricey and after I see you say this.. please explain why? I think I may attempt to just build something.

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I considered building one as well. hOWEVER,
odor is my biggest concern. I wanted to eliminate as many unknowns or variables as i could. This is my first grow so i am trying to account for all the rookie mistakes i will make. So to me it was worth the $189.00 for the 4x4x7 grow tent. It also has a solid metal frame (not the plastic pipes like most)
that helped me make the decision.
when i looked at the panda film i didnt want to buy it for $100 and then have to figure out how to make it fight AIRtiGHT on my growbox. I felt like this would be biteing off more than i can chew. The panda film was $100 by itself plus the cost of the box. Not really much savings
and i know im not handy enough to build one
so i took the easy route and bought it

maybe after i pop my cherry i will be ably to build a system as good as yours(or if i suddenly find out i have a son that has carpentry skills) .....
So i understand the experienced peoples feelings that it is a waste but try to remember back when you first started, it probably didnt seem so simple then.
i would just calculate your ACTUALL savings and decide is building your own worth the extra $50 you save

newbiebob said:

I considered building one as well. hOWEVER,
odor is my biggest concern. I wanted to eliminate as many unknowns or variables as i could. This is my first grow so i am trying to account for all the rookie mistakes i will make. So to me it was worth the $189.00 for the 4x4x7 grow tent. It also has a solid metal frame (not the plastic pipes like most)
that helped me make the decision.
when i looked at the panda film i didnt want to buy it for $100 and then have to figure out how to make it fight AIRtiGHT on my growbox. I felt like this would be biteing off more than i can chew. The panda film was $100 by itself plus the cost of the box. Not really much savings
and i know im not handy enough to build one
so i took the easy route and bought it

maybe after i pop my cherry i will be ably to build a system as good as yours(or if i suddenly find out i have a son that has carpentry skills) .....
So i understand the experienced peoples feelings that it is a waste but try to remember back when you first started, it probably didnt seem so simple then.
i would just calculate your ACTUALL savings and decide is building your own worth the extra $50 you save

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You could always save that hundred bucks and paint the one you build with white paint.. I dunno. I'm torn really. It's just a hell of a lot easier to buy one I guess. I don't even know when I'll find time to even build one. The debate is on!