Help Setting up a Secret Grow.

[jimster321]

if my memory serves well lol it should be 30 watt 120equi bright white. So whats your recommendation towards my grow? What should i do cuz im pretty much winging it wit first time growing on DRO. (according to what the dealer said the plant was) hehe

jimster321 Reviewed by jimster321 on 05-13-2010. Help Setting up a Secret Grow. Hi, this is my first post in this forum and ive been knocking my head a bit with the area setup. Im trying to make my MTX pro 115 speaker box (speakers are in tact but broken. Wires left inside). I was hoping for someone to help me what best suits this enclosure in terms of lighting, ventilation,paint, etc... Sorry for the trouble i just cant seem to get this working in my head. Rating: 5

[jimster321]

so how many bulbs should i b using for my space. I don't want my plants to burn out.

[jimster321]

no help guys??? :'( my plant is bending downwards.

[CovertCarpenter]

...would just reccomend adding way more light to yer setup. See if you can find some 45w actual / 200w equiv CFLs (3000lumen @ 4100k) down at your local Wmart. Or, if you can get SunBlaster CFLs at your local hydro store, they have a kick-ass one that sucks 26 watts of power, but puts out 2400lumen (at 6400k!) and isn't terribly expensive (but I can buy the big ones at WM for 5bux less...)

If you're gonna stick with CFLs, put about four of the 200w equivs in there, with at least six 6500k 26w/100wequiv CFLs, and you should have enough light for a few plantses

Nice thing about CFLs is that you can get em quite tight to the plants. With good air circ, you should be able to get them 1" to 2", with crappy air circ, 3" to 5" away from plant tops. If you SCRoG, or use LST, you can get a very efficient crop.

I'm about to set up a CFL grow myself today, that should put 24,800 lumens on a space about 3' square, maybe a bit less.

[jimster321]

wouldnt the Mylar help with the lost lumens? My light is quite far away from my plants. I placed them ceiling of the speakers. while the plants are down low. I honestly don't thing my light box will hold another shift . Wait!!! lol ill just bring the plants up LOL.

[bigtopsfinn]

This is one of the best examples of using a small space well: ***DrBud Takes CFL SOG to the Next Level***

^^Keep in mind these are with clones, and plants from seed need bigger pots.

Definitely look into getting more light, as much as you can while keeping the temps in range. As for the number of plants, depends on how many pots you can fit. Plants from seed will need anywhere from about 2.5 to 5 gallon containers, clones smaller, but depends a lot on veg time for both.

Sucks not knowing what kind of strain you have, at least I've never heard of "dro" Do you know if it's indica or sativa, approximate flowering times?

You'll need a carbon filter for the smell. There is a DIY around here somewhere.

Mind if I ask what kind of budget you are on? Even if you're on a tight budget, you can still grow. Just have to do a lot of reading, a lot of planning, and smart shopping (no impulse purchases). Research, research, research. Check out how some other people did it. There's a wealth of info here and elsewhere.

Happy growing :jointsmile:

[jimster321]

hey thanks man but yea when i started i was in a great position budget wise. now not so well since i got layed off. to top that of i got 3 tickets due by june. At the moment im trying to go as low as possible budget wise. As for my setup i pretty much have everything set right. The first column of leaves have sprouted. Im headed for an LST grow but the stem seems weak for me to bend. As for the carbon filter i need one soon and have no clue which one is recommended for my budget that will actually work. A few mins ago u fixed the grow box piling books under the tray in which the pots are placed. as for the pot size, they are still in their original pot. should i transplant now? or wait for the stem to harden a bit?

[jimster321]

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[bigtopsfinn]

When it rains, it pours Sorry to hear about the troubles, hope things get better here on out.

Start LST once they have a few nodes, maybe 4 or 5. Repot when needed. Just slide off the pot and check the roots. It's time to transplant if: the roots are growing out of the drainage holes, have circled the bottom edge a couple times, or the plant is growing slowly and drinking water fast.

I think with the carbon filter it's going to be a DIY thing for you. A pre-fabricated filter and fan combination (where the CFMs are matched) would be the best, but maybe too pricey. The filter depends on the fan you have. Computer fans are good but have trouble pulling through carbon filters. Maybe a bathroom exhaust fan from Home Depot? I have no experience with that gel you posted, but the online consensus for odor control is typically activated carbon.

Hope that helps. Keep reading and taking in new ideas from others, it'll all work out eventually. :jointsmile:

[Charbud]

This is one of the best examples of using a small space well: ***DrBud Takes CFL SOG to the Next Level***

^^Keep in mind these are with clones, and plants from seed need bigger pots.

Definitely look into getting more light, as much as you can while keeping the temps in range. As for the number of plants, depends on how many pots you can fit. Plants from seed will need anywhere from about 2.5 to 5 gallon containers, clones smaller, but depends a lot on veg time for both.

Sucks not knowing what kind of strain you have, at least I've never heard of "dro" Do you know if it's indica or sativa, approximate flowering times?

You'll need a carbon filter for the smell. There is a DIY around here somewhere.

Mind if I ask what kind of budget you are on? Even if you're on a tight budget, you can still grow. Just have to do a lot of reading, a lot of planning, and smart shopping (no impulse purchases). Research, research, research. Check out how some other people did it. There's a wealth of info here and elsewhere.

Happy growing :jointsmile:

Nice idea for the stealth grow man.

BTF - just spent like an hour reading that guys cfl grow ! was awesome, thanks for the link !!!:rastasmoke: