Why a grow tent? Is the reflected light that important?
1821986
the reflected light is paramount since it allows otherwise lost light to reach the lower branches/leaves and other places that an overhead light would not normally be able to reach. the tent also allows for more environmental controls like CO2 injection, humidity control, temperature control, etc. Its much easier to control these things in a 4x4 tent than an entire room.
1821987
Allows you to control the environment so growing conditions are perfect for whatever youre growing
1237975
yes it would. but the light fixture are some what larger and will fit in the tent but with the 150 or 250 will get the inside of the tent very HOT. so nif you can find lights bright enuff to grow your plants. also make sure to have very good ventalation out off each vent. you can also make a light by useing floresent bulbs you know the engery savine ones. the curley ones. thats what i used. go to home depo and put one togather your self. hpoe this helps you
1466695
It probably can be used as a grow light because it's a full spectrum light. So it has to have the necessary rays, but I would strongly consider a " grow light " .
67340
Yes I did. The primary reason to buy it was To have light for my plants. With red light they grow faster and with blue light they grow very slow. The color has a clear reaction on photosyntesis. Good choice
1601395
Mine is covering a mirror- but enough light bounces through it to make it look like a window. It's probably perfect for a plant that likes light, but not direct sunlight
1800136
This light is very nice for starting and vegetative growth, you will want to have many "plants" under this light. You will, however, run out of room as your plants near the "fruiting" stage. If your plants are healthy you will end up with only 2 to 4 plants worth of space in the area of productive light provided. I wouldn't trade this fixture for any other comparable fixture.
290218
There are many methods of "super cropping". We have had worthwhile yields from Phototrons that are a small even compared to this little tent. I think tents are more flexible (excuse the pun) then the old phototron units. However, check YouTube for the Phototrons instructional video. They show clearly how and when to prune in order to grow "bonsi" size plants that produce some nice "fruit". Small can be very good indeed! Still, if you have the space, and the budget I agree with the advise you got from the first comment... go for more size!
971767
i feel it's just as much as a light. In a tent or particularly small space it's needed. If the area is large enough and its winter, you don't even need it. Gotta use it to get the HOT air out ( again especially if its a small space).
1956574
A 300 watt LED is quite powerful. It's more than enough for a 2x4 tent IMO. Go for it!
373411
Mold grows in any condition where there is a food supply, darkness and humidity. So a tent is a perfect environment, especially on a 12/12 hour light/darkness growing cycle where there is ample darkness. Keep the tent as dry and clean as possible, and you shouldn't have much problem. I never have but I live in a very dry climate with low humidity. Good luck!
164439
If your hood is open and not a tube you could do that BUT cooling the light allies you to keep light at a closer level to plants, more lumens equals less stretch and more growth, also add a carbon filter or it will reek
1895151
You can use it, but without a reflector such as: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-FLCDG125D-Fluorowing-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B001UV6P9I/ref=pd_sim_lg_1b (bulb that comes with the hood is for vegetative stage, colder blue spectrum) much of the light will not be directed towards the tomato plants. Use the warm bulb for the flower and fruiting stages. Found this lamp to be of some use for supplemental fill in areas not well lit by the primary light source. Serious (small 4'x4' up to 6'x6') greenhouse vegetable growers are better off with: http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Digital-Greenhouse-%20600w-HPS-Grow-Light ,use the standard 92,000 lumens bulb that comes with it for flowering and purchase the GrowBright 600w MH Conversion Bulb (72,000 lumens) ($44.00) for vegetative growth.
1251273
Sorry I wish I could answer your question....I used my tent for silkscreen printing purposes. I use it as a dark room to store my screens.
1746241
Yes but wouldn't go much bigger in that size tent because a 400 watt light is going to Be able to handle more then one plant but your only going to fit one in that tent but I'm also using LED rather then the traditional light setup
1748701
Youll need lights with the appropriate spectrum for vegetative and flowering, inline duct fans and dryer vents to match, the tent can fit up to 6inch vents. (safer to put the vent tubing in the tent holes than the fan to avoid accidental crushing of your plants) you'll need to decide if to use soil or hydroponics. A timer for the lights, thermometer/ humidity monitor, a lux meter. If going Hydro you'll need quite a bit more including grow media, PH test kit, hydro nutrients, air pumps with hoses and air stones. You'll have to decide which type of hydro system youe going to use; DWC, drip and recover or non recovery, ebb and flow, NFt, aeroponics to name a few Youll need lights with the appropriate spectrum for vegetative and flowering, inline duct fans and dryer vents to match, the tent can fit up to 6inch vents. (safer to put the vent tubing in the tent holes than the fan to avoid accidental crushing of your plants) you'll need to decide if to use soil or hydroponics. A timer for the lights, thermometer/ humidity monitor, a lux meter. If going Hydro you'll need quite a bit more including grow media, PH test kit, hydro nutrients, air pumps with hoses and air stones. You'll have to decide which type of hydro system youe going to use; DWC, drip... » Read More Youll need lights with the appropriate spectrum for vegetative and flowering, inline duct fans and dryer vents to match, the tent can fit up to 6inch vents. (safer to put the vent tubing in the tent holes than the fan to avoid accidental crushing of your plants) you'll need to decide if to use soil or hydroponics. A timer for the lights, thermometer/ humidity monitor, a lux meter. If going Hydro you'll need quite a bit more including grow media, PH test kit, hydro nutrients, air pumps with hoses and air stones. You'll have to decide which type of hydro system youe going to use; DWC, drip and recover or non recovery, ebb and flow, NFt, aeroponics to name a few « Show Less
429924
It would look nice, but it does not put out a lot of light. It would really depend on how much light you need in that space.
1820468
As I'm sure you're aware, 1200W will heat a room above the tolerance of about anything but cactus. A relatively tiny space such as tent will require MASSIVE air moving equipment and likely the tent you choose will not have any provision for such air movement. I would strongly recommend you research the lumen/sq ft requirement of whatever you're growing.I'm currently generating about 10,000 lumens. I have 5 fans (2 to ram air in, 3 to extract) and I'm still getting a 12 degree (F) rise over the temp outside the tent. Take care and have a fire extinguisher present.