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Perfect for indoor growing.
This is a great little setup. There are plenty of options as to where to run cables, ducting and fans. There are 6 circular opening with double pull strings. One at the very top, one smaller one opposite the zipper side, two on the left and two on the right. At the bottom of the left and right side there are rectangular vents that use a Velcro cover. When the cover is off it exposes a mesh and is used for ventilation. This was disastrous for me because my roommates cat was easily able to claw through it and eat my "tomato" plant. Live an learn I guess. Nothing wrong with the Velcro cover vents, just saying the mesh is not cat or mouse proof, so I had to redesign my venting system keeping the covers closed.
I have used smaller double plant grow tents, and they were more expensive. This should be the smallest setup you should buy when starting as it is cheaper and built way better than anything I have used so far.
The canvas material is rugged and made very well. It form fit perfect to the frame. This was very easy to setup, just make sure all the rubber feet are going the same direction or the poles will not align correctly. The zipper is high quality, I think VIVOSUN really shines in this area. I have not found any pin holes yet like others have found, but for the price I will take a few without complaining. For my use, the poles hold up 2 LED pod style lights hanging from the top support bars that are included. (the support bars are included not the lights). I would not put much more weight than that as the poles not heavy duty. I was worried that a mylar/canvas water tray was not durable, but there are no worries anymore. Held water for 3 days as a test with no leaks. This setup keeps the heat in VERY well, you will need to think about ventilation. A small duct fan will work with a variable controller. I have mine on a timer to run every 2 hours for 15 minutes. Stays between 76 and 80 all day.
I will probably buy the bigger model next time, but this one is perfect for the small 4 plant situation I have now. Make sure in your planning you note that it is only 5 ft tall. The lights take up space, the pots/hydroponic setup will take up space, the ducting will consume space, and the plant growth will take up space. No one likes stubby flowering plants as it reduces the yields. Happy Growing!
October 2016 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase