Grow tents: what's your fav, besides the best Gorilla
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Wildmanz
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I know its not a lot of light, but this was today after i set it up, with jut a 1000 watt LED. and My great strains from the new 420seedguy! P your the Best!!!!!!
EhCndGrower
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Yeah my Growneer 4x4 tent has the same issues as yours show. I tried silver tape on the inside to keep it reflective, but my first grow GSC plant revegged on me because of the light leaks. I put up an old curtain around the troubled spots and seem to help stop them from revegging on me since. Although I too would like a new tent soon
Rickstertp
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I've bought two cheap tents and wish I had that money back. I'm going to drop the coin on a Gorilla tent. Mostly because I need the height to control the heat issues I've been having. Nobody makes a tent as tall as they do as far as I know.
ridefas78
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i have been in my vivosun now for a few months and no complaints with light leaks at all. they all have a flap on the back on each side to cover the zipper
MehGreenThumb
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I bought the Appollo 48x48x80 and it's fantastic. Very well made. $110 when I purchased it.
I discovered I LOVED indoor growing and bought a 2nd tent that's pretty much 2X the size (length) of the first. It was Anjeet 96x48x80 tent for $129.
The "cheap" Anjeet is also fantastic.
Any "extra" you're missing from the expensive name brand tents (pockets, windows) aren't needed and you can always DIY it.
When you size your tent, get a bigger tent than you need. You need the grow lights (the most expensive item) to match the grow area, not the tent area. Depending on where you live and the season, you will/may need to add a small humidifier or dehumidifier to the tent. You might need a small space heater. You'll have a fan in there, maybe an oscillating fan with a big base). And if you do need a heater, you don't want it too close to the plants. It gets REALLY crowded in the tent very quickly. With a 4'x4' tent, I just grow 1 huge plant, because the buckets/pots for multiple plants take up too much floor space.
If you can get the 8'x4' tent (same price) - I highly recommend you that. You'll really like being able to put environmental equipment on one side of the tent and your small grow area on the other, with room for everything to breath. And ... you can also add other plants if you like. I have some pepers and "real" herbs growing too.
Good luck.
I discovered I LOVED indoor growing and bought a 2nd tent that's pretty much 2X the size (length) of the first. It was Anjeet 96x48x80 tent for $129.
The "cheap" Anjeet is also fantastic.
Any "extra" you're missing from the expensive name brand tents (pockets, windows) aren't needed and you can always DIY it.
When you size your tent, get a bigger tent than you need. You need the grow lights (the most expensive item) to match the grow area, not the tent area. Depending on where you live and the season, you will/may need to add a small humidifier or dehumidifier to the tent. You might need a small space heater. You'll have a fan in there, maybe an oscillating fan with a big base). And if you do need a heater, you don't want it too close to the plants. It gets REALLY crowded in the tent very quickly. With a 4'x4' tent, I just grow 1 huge plant, because the buckets/pots for multiple plants take up too much floor space.
If you can get the 8'x4' tent (same price) - I highly recommend you that. You'll really like being able to put environmental equipment on one side of the tent and your small grow area on the other, with room for everything to breath. And ... you can also add other plants if you like. I have some pepers and "real" herbs growing too.
Good luck.
MehGreenThumb
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PS: I should mention, neither tent has any light leaks.
After setting them up, just sinch things up and sit inside. Pitch black.
Later that night, lights full-on inside the tent; nothing escaping. Obviously it doesn't matter if light gets OUT of the tent, but any leaks imply it's also getting IN to the tent, and that's no good. If I got lucky, phew. But... the zipper on the Anjeet is solid. Stitching is solid. I am quite happy. Bought it 2/25/17, and it's going strong.
After setting them up, just sinch things up and sit inside. Pitch black.
Later that night, lights full-on inside the tent; nothing escaping. Obviously it doesn't matter if light gets OUT of the tent, but any leaks imply it's also getting IN to the tent, and that's no good. If I got lucky, phew. But... the zipper on the Anjeet is solid. Stitching is solid. I am quite happy. Bought it 2/25/17, and it's going strong.
Marse
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I've been using the Fusion Hut tent! They have a cheaper model and more expensive ones. I purchased a 2x3x5 for $100CAD. No Light leaks, zipper hasnt messed up yet! Only issue I have found is the side vents are centered which makes it a bit awkward to install ducting for inline fans without make a turn.
MehGreenThumb
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I'll also note... my tent is 80" (6.67 feet) tall. I wish I had another foot or two of height. I can't because the basement ceiling is right there. If you don't have the vertical space, then there's no decision to be made. However, if you CAN go tall (e.g. to 8'), then I think that should be a big factor in your grow tent purchasing criteria (in my limited opinion).
The plants are in a bucket or pot; so 12" to 17" off the ground right off the bat. The lights are suspended from the top of the tent. The way the lights are suspended, you're likely to lose another 1 foot. (Plus they need some breathing room for air flow). Depending on your lights, you'll want 12" to 24" from the top of the plants to the lights.
So, your plants can get sandwiched into a 2' to 3' growing zone, and as you know cannabis plants can get pretty big. To solve this issue people use SCROG nets and training techniques to keep the plant heights in check.
You can do it, no problem. But more vertical space can translate to less work and maintenance, and bigger plants.
Good luck!
The plants are in a bucket or pot; so 12" to 17" off the ground right off the bat. The lights are suspended from the top of the tent. The way the lights are suspended, you're likely to lose another 1 foot. (Plus they need some breathing room for air flow). Depending on your lights, you'll want 12" to 24" from the top of the plants to the lights.
So, your plants can get sandwiched into a 2' to 3' growing zone, and as you know cannabis plants can get pretty big. To solve this issue people use SCROG nets and training techniques to keep the plant heights in check.
You can do it, no problem. But more vertical space can translate to less work and maintenance, and bigger plants.
Good luck!
Haricot Vert
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I'm very happy with the Green Archetecute brand and will purchase them again. I think most tents are very similar, and its only the additional port or bigger sized port that generally makes the differences these days. I did notice a quality difference between the GA and the less favored Mars. It wasn't of poor quality, but it seemed like 1 or 2 years behind, regarding quality and options.
A major complaint I have with the Gorilla Tents and also Grow Lab ( if they are still even being made) is the way the zippered panels have to be attached. I HATE that style and will use side entrances instead of that join together style.
A major complaint I have with the Gorilla Tents and also Grow Lab ( if they are still even being made) is the way the zippered panels have to be attached. I HATE that style and will use side entrances instead of that join together style.
Aero808
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Homebox makes some pretty sweet tents, I've been eyeballing the ambient series for a while. Who says a grow tent needs to be ugly?
Aero808
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Full disclosure... I'm rocking a 4x4 homebox that I bought 12 years ago. Still going strong, no light leaks.
The Phantom
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Same here I ended up buy three of there 4.5’x4.5’, after contacting the seller I was able to work out a deal with them, paying $90ish after tax for each with next day delivery. I think after buying my three tents they jacked up the price a good $20. Here’s just a quick review I did but it doesn’t say much more than you or I have already said about them. Green Architecture 4.5’x4.5’x6’-8” Grow Tent If you’re on a budget and want a decent quality tent I would recommend them.
I just bought a VivoSun tent & no light leaks at all. I was really surprised how much better it was then most the other ones I bought. I can't complain.
My fav tent would be "Any tent that is packed with weed ready to harvest".
I've had an Apollo 6.5x6.5x7 for several years. No problems, zippers still work fine, no light leaks. They make a 4'x4'x80" about $120.
I need top 5x5 small grow tent reviews. please someone provide me
I bought a 48"X48" X80" tent from imeshbean. It is well made, no complaint against the tent kit.
