This grow space (pictures)

ExplicitKilla

ExplicitKilla

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Im looking for any criticism, comments or concerns..

I use a plastic tub with 2 computer fans wired into it one blowing in and one blowing out under 2 flour bulbs 1 is 100w the other is 75w. The planting soil is that cheap shit you get at any general dollar store and the bulbs are labeled ecobulb from menards. My offspring is looking alright and I was wondering how long under these conditions can I take this before moving it to a final 3g bucket home in a garage under HID suggested lighting? I believe but not exactly sure, that my little buddy is about 1 maybe close to 2 or going on half of week 2 after its sprouting.
 

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Hey ExpilcitKilla, Looking good, the only correction I would make is your fans. You have two fans, let's say they are 80cfm's for arguments sake. You have one sucking in, and one blowing out...assuming they don't work against one another, & canceal each other out, that's 80cfm.
However, if they were both blowing out, and you installed a new (inlet) hole...or two, that would be 160 cfm working in harmony.
Peace
 
As tall as they want to be. This setup is temp.
As soon as he, hopefully she gets to a size where I can no longer give it its needs in my setup its moving into a garage. By that time im hoping it warms up in my area caus were just now starting to hit spring.. ( i think )

Would you mind telling me what cfm is?

and as for the fans, your right they dont seem like much for what they are I tried to get a hold of 4 of them caus my buddy has all kinds of unused computer parts but seems for the fans he only had 2 at the time. You see this is like a project between me and a buddy. As of now this is completely my doing untill its time to be moved so im trying to keep it inexpensive. Now once my little buddy reaches a stage where I cant be caring for it in my setup and its moved to this garage. Were building a large containment box built for a 2 plant maximum with which we are going to build in the fans and what not. We just havent really seen a good effective way to adjust light height level that isnt to completely ghetto rigged. I feel confident with the next home of my plant, sense the funding will be supported by my good buddy too.

Its funny because the plant you see in picture is the exact seedling I thought that wouldnt make it. There was already a sprout about to open but never continued past that stage it seriously never changed color size or any of its appearance. Just chilled there and watched over my successful sprout take over the growspace, hasnt taken over yet but its definately layin down some laws. I decided to wipe the other ones not doing good at all and concentrate on this one, but I did throw down a few more seeds to see what happens.
 
So now that you got the idea how long im going for this. About how many weeks into growing or how tall should it be before it will definately need more bulb watts? Also, about how many weeks in or how tall should it be before I move it to a 3g bucket and as well when I start the 18/6 light cycle? Right now its under 24/0 Unless buddies are over then its all shut off to avoid questioning.
 
Will somebody mind viewing over a short-summary guide im throwing together for myself so when I move my buddies out of its grow area and into its final space I want to have a printed out guide that I can get any information I need right off that without reading through 6 paragraphs to find exactly what I need and without having to go home to find this info.

Some spots of guide I just threw in what im doing atm so criticism is deeply appreciated and any suggestions would be better. Spots like (?) is where I dont know the answer to and would like help filling it in.
I would appreaciate it if somebody would reword my own guide to correct information, if it isnt to much to ask. Ty

Lighting
H.I.D. Light Fixture with 1-2 400w (?) bulbs
Sprouts should be under 24/0 lighting untill (? this stage) and it should be moved to 18/6
Inside the box we end up building would I use aluminum foil or white painted wall
(non gloss I heard?)
Keep the light setup 2 in. away from your sprout all the way up untill its time to harvest
Nutrients
I have 2 water bottles both with 5 holes punctures through the caps. One water bottle is plain water that comes from a water cleaning system setup in our sink the other is deluted miracle-grow.
When giving the nutrients everyday I check the soil to see if its dry and needs watering, I take the deluted MG bottle and spray a little of that onto the soil and then I take the water bottle and finish the watering job.
Other than that my plants dont recieve any other type of food or TLC from me due to my missing knowledge
Soil
PH level of the soil must be (?)
The soil should be mixed with some sand and (?) to give your soil proper drainage.
Good source of nutrients such as from what ive heard (Dead Fish) and other good source of nutrients should be planted (? below or above) the soil and if below how deep into the dirt below plant should these be done?
 
With a setup like yours 1 fan in and one fan out will give good airflow because its such a small space. You could do both fans out, but you would need to drill small holes throughout the top so you have air intake somewhere.
 
the set up sucks a bit due to the tin foil in it, causes heat spots and i'm not to sure what lamp bulbs you are really using there... looks like those ood useless gardening lamps they sell at walmart. if this happen to be kick em out and replace them with some CFLs which will do way better;)
 
green_nobody said:
the set up sucks a bit due to the tin foil in it, causes heat spots and i'm not to sure what lamp bulbs you are really using there... looks like those ood useless gardening lamps they sell at walmart. if this happen to be kick em out and replace them with some CFLs which will do way better;)
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I agree, get some CFL's. Much better lumen rating, cheap, no hotspots, and they run MUCH cooler than most lamps/bulbs.
 
ExplicitKilla said:
Will somebody mind viewing over a short-summary guide im throwing together for myself so when I move my buddies out of its grow area and into its final space I want to have a printed out guide that I can get any information I need right off that without reading through 6 paragraphs to find exactly what I need and without having to go home to find this info.

Some spots of guide I just threw in what im doing atm so criticism is deeply appreciated and any suggestions would be better. Spots like (?) is where I dont know the answer to and would like help filling it in.
I would appreaciate it if somebody would reword my own guide to correct information, if it isnt to much to ask. Ty

Lighting
H.I.D. Light Fixture with 1-2 400w (?) bulbs depends on how much you want to grow;)
Sprouts should be under 24/0 lighting untill (? this stage) and it should be moved to 18/6 start with 18/6 and forget about 24/0, wast of power and may harm your roots
Inside the box we end up building would I use aluminum foil or white painted wall no tin foil!
(non gloss I heard?)
Keep the light setup 2 in. away from your sprout all the way up untill its time to harvest keep CFLs about an inch away! don't let the plant touch them nor let them sit to far away;) with HPS it depends on with kind of reflector you gone use and how strong the bulb is
Nutrients
I have 2 water bottles both with 5 holes punctures through the caps. One water bottle is plain water that comes from a water cleaning system setup in our sink the other is deluted miracle-grow. no miracle grow please, get some real fertilizer please;) and no notes in the first weeks, soil will feed your plants for the first 4-6weeks
When giving the nutrients everyday I check the soil to see if its dry and needs watering, I take the deluted MG bottle and spray a little of that onto the soil and then I take the water bottle and finish the watering job.
Other than that my plants dont recieve any other type of food or TLC from me due to my missing knowledge with nutes you really have to watch the pH of the solution as well follow a feeding plan of the supplier
Soil
PH level of the soil must be (?) soil should be around a pH of 5.6-6.5/8 about
The soil should be mixed with some sand and (?) to give your soil proper drainage. sand is bit weak for that task, rather go with perlight, expanded clay or lots of coco fibbers for the mix;)
Good source of nutrients such as from what ive heard (Dead Fish) and other good source of nutrients should be planted (? below or above) the soil and if below how deep into the dirt below plant should these be done?
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i add a few things in red:)
 
I appreciate the help from you guys and I will be taking all of ur suggestions into deep consideration, but like I said damn near the first post im budgeting with me being unemployed at the moment and honestly close to no money.. Seeing what little I can use to work with untill it gets about ?? size and then its going out into a buddies garage where we will be building a new setup for it. By then I will most likely and hopefully have a job and then I can start dumping my money into this and hopefully turn around as a successful grower like many people I find on this site. Thanks again im out for a smoke break and then some WoW gaming..
 
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