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fred666777
03-23-2009, 02:19 AM
its in a fish tank that is currently 8"X10" can be moved to 12"X10" and has 4 23Watt CFLs and it is a drip system and is growing in rock wool.
lights on for 18 off for 6
drip 1 time for 30min 15min after lights turn on
water temp 75
air temp 70
ph 5.8
1 (http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8703/phot0001.jpg)
2 (http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7971/phot0003.jpg)
the image reaper
03-23-2009, 04:07 AM
hydro can be done in basically anything, but you will need to paint the outside of your tank, if it's glass ... anywhere light reaches, will promote algae growth ... better to just use a Tupperware-type tub, etc., anyway, due to breakage, leaks, etc. ... :jointsmile:
dejayou30
03-23-2009, 04:19 AM
If you're gonna enclose that many lights in that tight of space, you will need to ventilate it. Otherwise your temps will be through the roof. Also as image reaper said black out your root zone. Otherwise yes, in theory, it will work just fine.
herbie the love bud
03-23-2009, 06:50 AM
its in a fish tank that is currently 8"X10" can be moved to 12"X10" and has 4 23Watt CFLs and it is a drip system and is growing in rock wool.
lights on for 18 off for 6
drip 1 time for 30min 15min after lights turn on
water temp 75
air temp 70
ph 5.8
1 (http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8703/phot0001.jpg)
2 (http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7971/phot0003.jpg)
Nope.
fred666777
03-23-2009, 09:28 PM
it is in a dark room with no lights. the tank is painted white on the outside w/ white garbage bags on the inside. the roots are in a very dark area of the tank where no light gets in. there are 2 12v computer fans one blowing in one out.

herbie the love bud:
can you please explain why. i dont want to start the grow if it will not work. thank you.
the image reaper
03-23-2009, 09:59 PM
it is in a dark room with no lights. the tank is painted white on the outside w/ white garbage bags on the inside. the roots are in a very dark area of the tank where no light gets in. there are 2 12v computer fans one blowing in one out.

herbie the love bud:
can you please explain why. i dont want to start the grow if it will not work. thank you.

your setup is sounding more bizarre,as you add details :wtf: ... dark room, no lights ??? :wtf: ... white painted glass still passes plenty enough light to promote algae ... start over, this time by reading the Basics ... I have a feeling it will take you many failures, before you start growing conventionally ... no offense meant, I wish you luck :)
herbie the love bud
03-23-2009, 10:58 PM
It won't work for a few reasons:

Too small. Cannabis is a weed. As such it needs to grow to a certain potential that you cannot accomodate.

Hydro is VERY heat sensitive and your conditions are too hot.

Cannabis is a very light intensive plant. If all else were perfect u could limp along with CFLs.

You are going to work very hard and be very disappointed. I'd much rather see you get a 3 gallon bucket and put the plant outside or in a very sunny room and you get some nice results. Then decide if it's something u want to invest in.
fred666777
03-23-2009, 11:32 PM
It won't work for a few reasons:

Too small. Cannabis is a weed. As such it needs to grow to a certain potential that you cannot accomodate.

Hydro is VERY heat sensitive and your conditions are too hot.

Cannabis is a very light intensive plant. If all else were perfect u could limp along with CFLs.

You are going to work very hard and be very disappointed. I'd much rather see you get a 3 gallon bucket and put the plant outside or in a very sunny room and you get some nice results. Then decide if it's something u want to invest in.


thanks for letting me know before i started.
before i start to make a new box is it possible to grow a small plant?
fred666777
03-23-2009, 11:57 PM
is budding about a 10" tall plant even possible?
LOC NAR on probation
03-24-2009, 02:05 AM
Yes.
the image reaper
03-24-2009, 02:20 AM
keep in mind, even 'little plants' can carry the same legal penalties :smokin:
fred666777
03-24-2009, 02:33 AM
keep in mind, even 'little plants' can carry the same legal penalties :smokin:
thanks for the tip not worried about that :)

does anyone have any good small indoor grow plans?
LOC NAR on probation
03-24-2009, 01:46 PM
There's a whole thread or section on growing in cabinets. Like small kitchen cabs. Also some grow in computer cases. I need more that that. LOL
the image reaper
03-24-2009, 03:13 PM
use the Search function here in the Forums, to find any of 'Treetops' grow logs ... Treetops does hydro grows in Folger's containers ... he grows nice little plants, in small spaces ... :smokin:
fred666777
03-24-2009, 08:43 PM
wow i didnt see that search thing thanks the computer case sounds good ill look one of those up. thank you