K1Ng5p4d3's Cardboard Box Grow (hehe)
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Thundercat
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King they maybe alittle behind, but its probly from all the stress thats all, it took corky this long to sex, so its just a matter of time, they may just take longer in bloom, might have to wait 9 weeks instead of 8. It all depends on the plants, they will finish when they are ready. And they will definatly fill in nicely now that they are off and going. You did say that you are done moving them right?
K1Ng5p4d3
Junior Creatologist
yeah im done fuckin around with them. Although, i might move them into my tent when it comes along with my HPS system, so i can finish them up nicely, n free some space up in my original box to start off my twilight n Bluecheese with some veg action thats for sure not gonna burn them out.
Thundercat
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Moving them into your tent shouldn't hurt them as long as you aren't changing the pots and soil any more. The hps will be good to finish them off too. Can't wait to see those buds fatten up!!
K1Ng5p4d3
Junior Creatologist
dude u aint the only one. I mean, this is my 1st grow n all, n im just stoked i didnt fuckin kill them all, lol. Two plants, both have at LEAST 15 or 20 budsites that i can count, n im hopin for like an Oz yield total from both plants. If i make it to an Oz dry, ill be one content motherfucker.
Cannnnnnnnt fuckin wait for my shit to come in the mail though. Thats the bitch about not buyin from a dro shop. i bought all my equipment from like 10 different places, so i gotta wait for them all to come n piece it all together
N lemme ask one more time, cuz i went ahead n ordered the 600w setup - Do u think that for a 2x4x5 tent n 600w of light that 10 plants is too much? do you think that puttin all them plants in such a little space will cause the light to burn them up?? i can still cancel the order cuz i just ordered my light last night. I can change up to a 400w but the more light the better, yaknow? I just wanna make sure im not gonna kill my EXPENSIVE fuckin seeds off with too much heat in such a small space. Ima have my light cooled with a cheapo inline fan from HTG, plus a air intake fan, exhaust fan for my filter, and two moving fans thatll clip to the wall in the tent. U think i should be ok?? the fans aint Vortexes or nothin...
Cannnnnnnnt fuckin wait for my shit to come in the mail though. Thats the bitch about not buyin from a dro shop. i bought all my equipment from like 10 different places, so i gotta wait for them all to come n piece it all together
N lemme ask one more time, cuz i went ahead n ordered the 600w setup - Do u think that for a 2x4x5 tent n 600w of light that 10 plants is too much? do you think that puttin all them plants in such a little space will cause the light to burn them up?? i can still cancel the order cuz i just ordered my light last night. I can change up to a 400w but the more light the better, yaknow? I just wanna make sure im not gonna kill my EXPENSIVE fuckin seeds off with too much heat in such a small space. Ima have my light cooled with a cheapo inline fan from HTG, plus a air intake fan, exhaust fan for my filter, and two moving fans thatll clip to the wall in the tent. U think i should be ok?? the fans aint Vortexes or nothin...
Thundercat
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As far as burning them goes, you just need to make sure the light is high enough above the plants, you'll have to figure out exactly what is gonna work for you. With my 1000w, it had to be around 2.5 feet above my plants. I didn't have an inline cooling fan though.
It is best to figure on 1 sq. ft. per plant, in a 2x4x5 tent, that would provide you room for about 8 plants. The 600 may be fine for that, aslong as you can get rid of the heat. If its only 5 feet tall, your gonna wanna keep them short like yours are now. That way you don't overgrow your tent when you bloom, or end up with the plants getting to close to the lights!
It is best to figure on 1 sq. ft. per plant, in a 2x4x5 tent, that would provide you room for about 8 plants. The 600 may be fine for that, aslong as you can get rid of the heat. If its only 5 feet tall, your gonna wanna keep them short like yours are now. That way you don't overgrow your tent when you bloom, or end up with the plants getting to close to the lights!
DKskater75
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well i think the only way to know for sure is to try things out. i had to learn the hard way when i bought a 1000w haha. it was all they had in stock and i didnt know better at the time and completely burned up my first plants... i had some shitty ventilation but my closet is about 5x6x8 so about twice as big as your tent. not sure how much more 1000w vs 600w is or how much the air cooling will help but i guess we will find out...
chunkymunkey33
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Hey King, this is from a site called a1b2c3.com. Here's the link to this info.
Cannabis Growing Guide Part 2
In order for the heat produced by a light system not to harm the plant, a 250 watt light system should be started 18 to 30 inches above the tops of the plants, a 400 watt light system should be started 3 to 4 feet above the tops of the plants,
A 600 watt light system should be started 4 to 5 feet above the tops of the plants, a 1000 watt light system should be started 5 to 6 feet above the tops of the plants.
The light should be lowered a few inches everyday until the light is as close as it can be without harming the plant. You will have to figure out the optimal distance yourself because it will vary depending on things like the bulb efficiency, quality of reflector, and other things. Whatever your light source, replace bulbs after 6 to 12 months of use (6 months if they are on 24 hours a day, 12 months if they are on 12 hours a day).
Cannabis Growing Guide Part 2
- A 250 watt fixture will supply enough light to cover a 2.5 foot by 2.5 foot grow area. (6 plants or less)
- A 400 watt fixture will supply enough light to cover a 4 foot by 4 foot grow area. (12 plants or less)
- A 600 watt fixture will supply enough light to cover a 5 foot by 5 foot grow area. (18 plants or less)
- A 1000 watt fixture will supply enough light to cover a 6.5 foot by 6.5 foot grow area. (30 plants or less)
In order for the heat produced by a light system not to harm the plant, a 250 watt light system should be started 18 to 30 inches above the tops of the plants, a 400 watt light system should be started 3 to 4 feet above the tops of the plants,
A 600 watt light system should be started 4 to 5 feet above the tops of the plants, a 1000 watt light system should be started 5 to 6 feet above the tops of the plants.
The light should be lowered a few inches everyday until the light is as close as it can be without harming the plant. You will have to figure out the optimal distance yourself because it will vary depending on things like the bulb efficiency, quality of reflector, and other things. Whatever your light source, replace bulbs after 6 to 12 months of use (6 months if they are on 24 hours a day, 12 months if they are on 12 hours a day).
DKskater75
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600 should be 4 to 5 feet above the plants?? his tent is only 5 feet...
chunkymunkey33
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I didn't write it, and I was just posting the info for the light to space ratio. I think they are just saying start out high and lower, plus who knows if they're using a cool tube or what else their setup is.
DKskater75
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yeah true. i keep my 400w like 18 inches away and thats without a cooltube or air cooling...
chunkymunkey33
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I think most people say 18-36 depending on your setup. You just got that didn't you? (the cooltube)
DKskater75
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nope had it about a year haha
chunkymunkey33
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Oh...I get mixed up with all the threads. I know someone said they were about to get one.
DKskater75
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i was about to get a MH light but decided just to stick with the CFLs for now. did just get an inline fan and carbon filter though should be here soon. besides how would you know i never see you around my thread anymore haha 
K1Ng5p4d3
Junior Creatologist
i just ordered a cooltube for my light. Also im pickin up a centrifugal inline fan for the light to keep it cool. Im still gonna use cheapo 19.95 80 cfm 4" duct fans for the filter and air intake fans, but im also gonna have a wall mount oscalating fan in the top corner, plus a thin tower fan on the ground blowin back n forth too. hold on ill grab the links to the pics of the fans im usin. High Tech Garden Supply
Amazon.com: Duracraft DY-012 Oscillating 3-Speed Tower Fan: Electronics
High Tech Garden Supply
Those are the fans im pickin up for exhaust air intake and to circulate air in the tent. As far as the inline centrifugal fan im still lookin at prices to find the cheapest 6" inline i can find for the tube.
Amazon.com: Duracraft DY-012 Oscillating 3-Speed Tower Fan: Electronics
High Tech Garden Supply
Those are the fans im pickin up for exhaust air intake and to circulate air in the tent. As far as the inline centrifugal fan im still lookin at prices to find the cheapest 6" inline i can find for the tube.
chunkymunkey33
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I know...I know. Busy alot lately. I should be on more often from now on. I'll probably start a thread soon to show my LR2's, they are about a week away from harvest.
chunkymunkey33
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That's where I heard it then...I think. That's awesome King. I'll bet you can't wait to get everything.