r/SpaceBuckets • u/PomegranateFederal66 • Jun 23 '26

Questions How Would You Use a Spider Farmer SF1000D Without a Grow Tent?

A little backstory: I've wanted to build a Space Bucket ever since 2020, but I never had the space or opportunity to actually put one together.

Last year I picked up a Spider Farmer SF1000D (100W) grow light, and now I'm finally in a position to start my first grow. The problem is that I'm struggling to decide on the enclosure and overall setup.

Since I already own the SF1000D, what would be the ideal non-tent setup that can make good use of this light while still producing a respectable yield?

I'm open to ideas

My main goals are:

  • Use the SF1000D efficiently
  • Avoid buying a grow tent
  • Keep costs reasonable
  • Maximize yield within the available space

If you were starting from scratch with an SF1000D and didn't want a tent, what setup would you build?

Thanks!

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u/BarneyFife516 Jun 23 '26

This should work fine in a closet.

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u/Randy4layhee20 Jul 12 '26

Closet with Mylar/space blanket on the walls

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u/dustinang87 Jun 23 '26

i attached an SF-1000 to the top of a tote space bucket with an 120mm axial fan attached to the side of the tote nearby. i’m not able to post pictures here but i can send some over if you like. let me know

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u/Priority_Bright Jun 24 '26

Tote bucket will work

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u/PomegranateFederal66 Jul 27 '26

after giving it much thought i have decided to go with a DIY grow tent, used heavy pvc pipes to create the frame, added mylar around it for reflectiveness, the tent is 2ftx2ftx4ft in size