Evil_Monkey
Member
... and I definitely need better air flow in there as I've had a small bud rot incident.
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wow dude these ladies are looking very nice.
Evil_Monkey
Member
Me? If so then thanks dude. They're not gonna be massive yeilders but first grow and I'm havin' fun. Aurora Indica's looking like a frosted orang utan, now. Flush phase entered.
Kataki's Micro Grow!
Kataki's Micro Grow!
Hi all! First time posting here so sorry if I break any rules.
I am very new to growing and in fact haven't grown before
but everyone needs to start somewhere!
I have decided on a very small micro grow similar to Mr micros nano box and this is currently under construction/planning and so far has involved a lot of swearing and a handful of minor cuts and shocks!
I am hoping to have this finished for the weekend so I can re-wire the Psu to power the box to add stealthiNess. As well as hacking up an old mother board and gpu for the back panels. I have also wired a small flashing led light behind the loading symbol for added effect
I do have some questions about lighting. The actual grow chamber is probably 0.5 sqf and i want to use a singal build if possible (switching for veg and flower after the 24hr dark period) how many lumans should I be aiming for? Would a 23w with 103w output be enough for a small area or would I need more? For a singal plant.
The box it's self when it's done should be very tight and won't really have a lot of air flow other than the 3 fans on the divider wall. Is there a certain temp I should aim for for an optimal grow? It's not clear in the pic but the 2 smaller fans toward to bottom of the box will be pushing air into the main chamber and then the larger of the 2 will be pulling it out through the carbon filter but I am not to sure at this point if that will be enough to keep the temp down. Would it be worth hooking up a USB fan to point directly at the light?
Any advice would be welcome and please forgive the rough look of the box and the fact I got trigger-happy with the gaffa tape. It should look a lot neater by the weekend *fingers crossed* if you think I need to change anything let me know!
Thanks!
Kataki
Kataki's Micro Grow!
Hi all! First time posting here so sorry if I break any rules.
I am very new to growing and in fact haven't grown before
but everyone needs to start somewhere! I have decided on a very small micro grow similar to Mr micros nano box and this is currently under construction/planning and so far has involved a lot of swearing and a handful of minor cuts and shocks!
I am hoping to have this finished for the weekend so I can re-wire the Psu to power the box to add stealthiNess. As well as hacking up an old mother board and gpu for the back panels. I have also wired a small flashing led light behind the loading symbol for added effect
I do have some questions about lighting. The actual grow chamber is probably 0.5 sqf and i want to use a singal build if possible (switching for veg and flower after the 24hr dark period) how many lumans should I be aiming for? Would a 23w with 103w output be enough for a small area or would I need more? For a singal plant.
The box it's self when it's done should be very tight and won't really have a lot of air flow other than the 3 fans on the divider wall. Is there a certain temp I should aim for for an optimal grow? It's not clear in the pic but the 2 smaller fans toward to bottom of the box will be pushing air into the main chamber and then the larger of the 2 will be pulling it out through the carbon filter but I am not to sure at this point if that will be enough to keep the temp down. Would it be worth hooking up a USB fan to point directly at the light?
Any advice would be welcome and please forgive the rough look of the box and the fact I got trigger-happy with the gaffa tape. It should look a lot neater by the weekend *fingers crossed* if you think I need to change anything let me know!
Thanks!
Kataki
grouchy
Active member
Imo you should ditch the intake fans and use only the exhaust. Using intake fans, even if they are smaller, can create positive pressure inside the case. This will cause air to escape the case through every tiny pinhole and crack. You would be better off aiming for negative pressure using only exhaust fans and holes for intake at least two times the size of the exhaust (four times would be better).Hi all! First time posting here so sorry if I break any rules.
I am very new to growing and in fact haven't grown before
I have decided on a very small micro grow similar to Mr micros nano box and this is currently under construction/planning and so far has involved a lot of swearing and a handful of minor cuts and shocks!
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I am hoping to have this finished for the weekend so I can re-wire the Psu to power the box to add stealthiNess. As well as hacking up an old mother board and gpu for the back panels. I have also wired a small flashing led light behind the loading symbol for added effect
I do have some questions about lighting. The actual grow chamber is probably 0.5 sqf and i want to use a singal build if possible (switching for veg and flower after the 24hr dark period) how many lumans should I be aiming for? Would a 23w with 103w output be enough for a small area or would I need more? For a singal plant.
The box it's self when it's done should be very tight and won't really have a lot of air flow other than the 3 fans on the divider wall. Is there a certain temp I should aim for for an optimal grow? It's not clear in the pic but the 2 smaller fans toward to bottom of the box will be pushing air into the main chamber and then the larger of the 2 will be pulling it out through the carbon filter but I am not to sure at this point if that will be enough to keep the temp down. Would it be worth hooking up a USB fan to point directly at the light?
Any advice would be welcome and please forgive the rough look of the box and the fact I got trigger-happy with the gaffa tape. It should look a lot neater by the weekend *fingers crossed* if you think I need to change anything let me know!
Thanks!
Kataki
Led household bulbs would work fine for lighting. I believe 5000k daylight bulbs would be ideal for veg and flower since you will want to keep them short. Building your own led would be best since you could increase headroom using a shallow heatsink and remote mounting the driver on the outside.
Good luck
Brother Nature
Well-known member
Hey guys, just completed my little PC grow of Panama X DC and I gotta say I'm rather impressed with the results, even though it didn't turn out perfect (Micro grows are harder than I thought 
). Should also give thanks as I've borrowed nearly all my ideas off ICmag. 
Anyways here are some photos, only wish I had a proper camera to capture the beauty of this plant.
). Should also give thanks as I've borrowed nearly all my ideas off ICmag. Anyways here are some photos, only wish I had a proper camera to capture the beauty of this plant.Attachments
hempgrowingnewb
New member
What size pots do you guys use?
Do you prefer 1-2 big pots and 1-2 bigger plants or multiple smaller pots and smaller plants?
I have room for about 2x 0.5 gallon pot or 3x 0.26 gallon pots. They all seem so small, but still they take up a lot of room in my case.
Do you prefer 1-2 big pots and 1-2 bigger plants or multiple smaller pots and smaller plants?
I have room for about 2x 0.5 gallon pot or 3x 0.26 gallon pots. They all seem so small, but still they take up a lot of room in my case.
Hello everyone!
I am about to join your club. I found Antec 300 case online that I think I will buy. I am thinking about installing 125w cfl in there with Noctua NF-F12 IndustrialPPC 2000 fan or two.
Fan is cabable of moving 121,8 m³/h. I am going to make diy activated carbon filter.
Does anyone have experience with 125w or more in about 1,5 cubic feet of space? Floor on the case is about 1 square feet. Maybe I should go with "only" 80w as I already have 2 40w cfl lightbulbs.
I am about to join your club. I found Antec 300 case online that I think I will buy. I am thinking about installing 125w cfl in there with Noctua NF-F12 IndustrialPPC 2000 fan or two.
Fan is cabable of moving 121,8 m³/h. I am going to make diy activated carbon filter.
Does anyone have experience with 125w or more in about 1,5 cubic feet of space? Floor on the case is about 1 square feet. Maybe I should go with "only" 80w as I already have 2 40w cfl lightbulbs.
HuffnPufferfish
Member
im using a balcony planter, not sure about the exact size but when i cut the 'edge' off it fitted right snuck in there, but thats pretty much only great of 1 plant, for moms etc
Got the case! You can follow my adventure here->https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=336920
StrangeVisitor
Member
Hey, people!
Some recent photos to share from a 70w MH lamp (3000K) in a middle-tower PC. Light proofed, carbon filter.
Pot and ferts.
The 2l (0.5 gal) of palm soil mix with aprx. 15% perlite and 15% vermiculite. Mineral fertilizers for veg (1:1:1) and for bloom (0:40:26). Micro elements too in a chelate form.
The strain is Moscow Bluebrry fem. (18% THC, 5%CBD)
30 days veg, topped once before 6th level, LST-trained. When stopped grow the canopy formed a rectangular shape with the buds 1-5 cm from the glass of the vented light-hood. Underfeeded and looking a bit poor, but still hasten to complete its destination. Gluesticky on the 5th week since flip. Time period is 12:15 - 11:45 (Lights OFF - Lights ON).
Some recent photos to share from a 70w MH lamp (3000K) in a middle-tower PC. Light proofed, carbon filter.
Pot and ferts.
The 2l (0.5 gal) of palm soil mix with aprx. 15% perlite and 15% vermiculite. Mineral fertilizers for veg (1:1:1) and for bloom (0:40:26). Micro elements too in a chelate form.
The strain is Moscow Bluebrry fem. (18% THC, 5%CBD)
30 days veg, topped once before 6th level, LST-trained. When stopped grow the canopy formed a rectangular shape with the buds 1-5 cm from the glass of the vented light-hood. Underfeeded and looking a bit poor, but still hasten to complete its destination. Gluesticky on the 5th week since flip. Time period is 12:15 - 11:45 (Lights OFF - Lights ON).
StrangeVisitor
Member
Temp inside is 16-18 *C night and 20-22 day (vents running near to minimum). Lights in the room are on .
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The lst stuff is messing around in the box.
View image in galleryThe LIGHT.
Microgrows are much fun!
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The lst stuff is messing around in the box.
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Microgrows are much fun!
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sillyhead123
How hard to light trap a small divider to run a mother plant in?
denaturace
New member
Inspiring. Excellent performance in such a small space. Do you use any LED light there?
what does everyone thing of this?
what does everyone thing of this?
ok 1st of all I'm not here to sell anything.im thinking about buying one and just wanted the pros and cons. thanks
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...383824?hash=item35e68ec890:g:EOEAAOSwNQFZeiaH
what does everyone thing of this?
ok 1st of all I'm not here to sell anything.im thinking about buying one and just wanted the pros and cons. thanks
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...383824?hash=item35e68ec890:g:EOEAAOSwNQFZeiaH
HuffnPufferfish
Member
what a scam!
1$ tape
5-40$ closet
10$ airpump
3$ 10w bulb
5$ curver box
?$ net pots
hydrostone medium? that shit doesnt even exist.
1$ tape
5-40$ closet
10$ airpump
3$ 10w bulb
5$ curver box
?$ net pots
hydrostone medium? that shit doesnt even exist.
Killkingkong
Active member
I linked him to a listing that can show results (a simple profile check), LED and has everything needed except a seed and nutrients ($100 cheaper) and he ignored me. maybe he knows something we don't.
