Help with grow tent and Lighting

[Bass3rd]

Ok, I wasn't thinking of the idea of using an enclosed hood,,I only have a regular one and never thought that the enclosed one would make a diffence,,but after checking up on it I'll definitely run to the store and get one,,little over my budget but it's going to be ok, especially if it helps,,

[dampille]

enclosed hood will be the game changer there. butt if temperature is at 80-82 degrees, and you wanna fight fire with fire.. so to speak, run Co2. i keep my room at 82-84 with Co2 and the yield/quality is effing ridiculous. i understand if Co2 isnt in your budget at the moment, but a system including a tank and reg and suspended lines @canopy lvl, cost me close to 350.. best investment i ever made. tank refill is 17 dollars. im in cali, dont know the avail of co2 there.. sorry to hear of your illness, and i hope your health returns with the vigor im sure your plants will display.
ciao, damp

[Bass3rd]

This being my 1st grow in years has been a sort of trial and error and can only learn through rookie mistakes,,,The 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 6 1\2 grow tent and the 1000 watter with only a reflective hood has done the trick for me for this grow,,,but you guys are right,,the next time I put the plants in for flowering (which should be in the next 3 weeks) I will go and get a 1000 watter with the enclosed hood,,,like you guys say,,it should keep the temp down inside the tent,,I'm also opening up the window at night when the light cycle comes on 12/12 and the cold winter air is blown in with a 12 inch fan into the tent and with the heat of the lamp it keeps the tent at roughly 82 degrees,,works well so far but I will get an enclosed light for the next time,,,thanks for the input,,