01 — Description
Présentation du produit
Discover the Gorilla Shorty Indoor, a superior quality growing box from the American brand Gorilla Grow Tent . Experts have designed this range to offer a compact solution without compromising on performance. With ultra-reflective 1680D mylar, a strong patented frame, and convenient features like built-in pins, installation is quick and easy. EZ View windows allow instant visual monitoring of plant growth. “As an expert grower, the Gorilla Shorty exceeded my expectations with its compact design and elevation flexibility.” - Opinion from an expert grower.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Is the Gorilla Shorty suitable for beginners?
A: Yes, the Shorty range is ideal for beginners, with an intuitive design and an included elevation kit.
Q: Is the patented frame durable?
A: Absolutely, the Gorilla frame is patented for its strength and longevity.
Q: Are EZ View windows useful?
A: Yes, they provide a convenient way to monitor plant growth without disturbing the internal environment.
Q: How is it different from 1680D mylar?
A: 1680D mylar is up to 9 times more reflective, maximizing light efficiency.
Q: Is the Gorilla Shorty suitable for small spaces?
A: Yes, it is specially designed for tight spaces, but can be raised with the included kit to a standard size.
04 — Questions about this product
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- Hello, I'm very interested in your Gorilla Shorty Indoor grow room. However, I have a question about the 1680D mylar mentioned in the description. Is this type of mylar beneficial for all kinds of plants or are there exceptions to take into account before using it in this grow room?
Hello, You made an excellent choice! The Gorilla Shorty Indoor grow room is indeed equipped with a 1680D mylar. Simply put, this material is very beneficial for all plants as it has a very good ability to reflect light. This means that it allows you to maximize the effectiveness of your lighting, which is essential for indoor growing and plant photosynthesis. Furthermore, the 1680D mylar is known for its resistance and durability, which is very appreciated for long-term use. As far as the types of plants are concerned, the 1680D mylar is perfectly suitable for all types of indoor cultivation, whether you opt for soilless cultivation, intensive hydroponics, or more abundant productions requiring precise environmental control. In summary, this mylar-coated grow room will allow you to create optimal growing conditions, by maximizing the available light and offering you a controlled and durable environment. No particular exceptions to take into account, your plants will love it! Don't hesitate if you have any other questions, I would be delighted to help you in your passion for indoor growing.
- Easy integration with IoT sensors for remote temperature/humidity monitoring?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor tent 60x120x150/170cm does not have a specific direct integration for IoT sensors. However, its compact and accessible design makes it easier to install remote temperature and humidity monitoring systems, provided compatible sensors are chosen and their Wi-Fi or other wireless connections are ensured. With a bit of adaptation, it is quite possible to effectively monitor your growing environment.
- Is the patented Gorilla frame compatible with additional fixtures to support a SCROG without the risk of bending or deformation under the tension of the net?
The patented steel frame of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 60x120x150 / 170cm is particularly robust, with steel rods and pins that ensure a strength 2 to 5 times greater than standard frames. This construction guarantees excellent resistance to bending or deformation.
It is fully compatible with additional fixtures for a SCROG net. Gorilla also offers specially designed trellis nets and hooks, engineered to securely grip the tubes without risk of damage, even under the tension of the net. The combination of frame + thick 1680D fabric provides optimal stability for effective and peaceful SCROG cultivation.
- Does the adjustable height with the Gorilla Shorty elevation kit allow for better control of the different growth phases under LED, particularly in SCROG or LST, to optimize the use of ultra-reflective 1680D mylar?
The adjustable height of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor thanks to the elevation kit (ranging from 150 cm to 170 cm) offers precise control of the different growth phases under LED. This flexibility is particularly useful for SCROG or LST techniques, where adjusting the distance between plants and the light source is essential to prevent burn and maximize light penetration.
When combined with the ultra-reflective 1680D mylar of the tent, this feature optimizes light diffusion, ensuring an even distribution of light across the entire canopy. This promotes balanced growth and significantly improves indoor growing efficiency.
In summary, this option allows you to perfectly control the vertical space and lighting environment to make the most of your SCROG or LST methods.
- What is the maximum height achieved with the included elevation kit for the Gorilla Shorty Indoor growing tent 60x120x150 cm?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor growing tent 60x120x150 cm offers a base height of 150 cm. With the included elevation kit, you can increase this height by about 20 to 23 cm, bringing the maximum height to approximately 170 to 173 cm. This extension is ideal for accommodating the growth of your plants while maintaining a compact format, perfectly suited for smaller spaces.
- What flexibility does the elevation kit offer to adjust the height of the Gorilla Shorty for different stages of growth and flowering?
The elevation kit integrated into the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150/170 cm allows you to adjust the height of the tent from 150 cm to approximately 170-173 cm. This flexibility is ideal for managing the distance between your horticultural LEDs and the canopy, suited to growth and flowering phases.
This precise adjustment optimizes light penetration, limits the risk of burning, and supports techniques such as SCROG or LST. Thus, you can finely control the vertical space for harmonious plant development, even in a restricted area.
- Does the Gorilla Shorty frame structure effectively support the SCROG setup with a 1x1 net under high intensity LED?
The structure of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor frame 60x120x150/170cm is perfectly suited for a SCROG setup with a 1x1 net under high intensity LED. Its high-strength steel construction, with patented assembly pins, ensures sufficient stability and robustness to withstand the tension of the net and the weight of the plants in this demanding type of cultivation. The integrated attachment points also make it easier to securely set up the SCROG net.
Additionally, the ultra-reflective inner wall optimizes the intense LED lighting without compromising the strength of the tent. This will provide you with an ideal environment to maximize your indoor cultivation.
- Does the Gorilla Shorty with 1680D mylar really optimize light reflection under LED with SCROG versus a classic 600D box?
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Gorilla Shorty Indoor with 1680D mylar offers significantly improved light reflection compared to a classic 600D box. Thanks to its much denser material (up to 9 times more than 600D), it retains light better. Furthermore, its
Diamond Reflection Technology allows for the redistribution of up to 30% additional lumens.
These features are particularly advantageous in SCROG cultivation, where uniform reflection is essential to maximize growth under LED lighting. In summary, this tent ensures better light efficiency than standard 600D tents, for optimal performance.
- Can ventilation be optimized with the Gorilla Shorty to limit noise and odors without compromising airflow?
The ventilation of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150/170 cm can indeed be optimized to limit noise and odors without compromising airflow. The principle is to place the exhaust fan with a carbon filter at the top, which effectively removes stale air and odors while allowing fresh air to enter from the bottom.
Using a carbon filter combined with a quiet inline fan helps reduce noise while capturing odors. By creating negative pressure inside the tent, this setup ensures a constant airflow without leaks or pest intrusion. The quality materials and micro-mesh vents of the Gorilla Shorty also facilitate optimal air circulation, which is essential for healthy and productive cultivation.
- How to optimize ventilation in the Gorilla Shorty to avoid humidity spikes at night?
To avoid humidity spikes at night in your Gorilla Shorty Indoor (60x120x150 / 170cm), optimize ventilation by placing an intake fan at the bottom of the tent to bring in fresh air, and an exhaust fan with a charcoal filter at the top to extract stale air. Ensure that the extractor is more powerful than the intake to create negative pressure, which limits humidity and odors.
Add an oscillating fan inside to homogenize air circulation and prevent stagnant or humid areas. Finally, monitor temperature and humidity with probes to adjust ventilation as needed, and make the most of the tent's openings and ventilation grills to promote natural air renewal.
- Does the variable height of 150 to 170 cm significantly affect the efficiency of SCROG under LED in this compact box?
The variable height of 150 to 170 cm of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 60x120x150 / 170cm has a real impact on the efficiency of SCROG under LED. Indeed, this adjustability allows for precise adjustment of the distance between the canopy and your LED panels, thus avoiding any risk of burning while optimizing light penetration.
Coupled with the ultra-reflective 1680D Mylar coating, this flexibility improves even light distribution, which promotes balanced growth and appropriate management for the different stages of SCROG. This makes the space perfectly usable despite its compact format.
In summary, this height variation is a major asset to best control your indoor SCROG cultivation.
- What is the maximum elevation height that can be achieved with the included kit on the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150 cm, and does it impact the overall stability of the structure?
The maximum elevation height with the included kit on the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150 cm is approximately 170 to 173 cm, which is an extension of about 20 to 23 cm from the base height of 150 cm. This kit thus offers great flexibility to adapt the vertical space according to your plants' needs and the growth phases under LED.
- What is the average power consumption with an optimized LED lamp for this 60x120 cm box for maximum output per watt?
For a Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120 cm grow tent, the power consumption of an optimized LED lamp is generally between 200 and 400 watts. This range allows for excellent output per watt, thanks to the efficiency of modern LEDs that can produce up to 2 to 3 micromoles per joule (μmol/J).
For example, with a 300 W lamp used for about 18 hours a day, the daily consumption is approximately 5.4 kWh, which equals 162 kWh per month. This operation promotes optimal growth while controlling electricity expenses.
If you want high-performance lighting suitable for this setup, feel free to explore our horticultural LED panels, designed to maximize your light output per watt.
- What is the average thermal loss of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150 compared to a standard box in 1680D to optimize cooling in a confined space?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150 / 170cm is equipped with an ultra-durable fabric in 1680D, up to nine times denser than standard fabrics, which provides it with significantly better thermal insulation than a standard box in classic 1680D. This density reduces thermal losses by significantly limiting heat transfer.
Its double wall with reflective Mylar film and its steel structure ensure optimal sealing, minimizing air infiltration and thus temperature loss. These features contribute to better control of cooling in a confined space.
However, there are no precise data on the average comparative thermal loss rate. To optimize your setup, it is essential to combine this effective insulation with well-positioned ventilation, with high extraction and low air intake, for precise control of air circulation and cooling.
- Does the patented frame of the Gorilla Shorty really stand the test of time under intense use without showing signs of weakness or deformation?
The patented frame of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150 / 170cm is designed for remarkable durability, even under intensive use. Its steel structure with pin connections supports up to 136 kg distributed, ensuring unwavering sturdiness. The ultra-resistant mylar fabric (1680D) efficiently protects the frame and enhances overall robustness. Industrial zippers complete this resistance.
User feedback confirms excellent longevity: no deformation or weakness, even with heavy equipment suspended and frequent use. You can therefore invest confidently in this tent for a sustainable and stable cultivation.
- Does the Gorilla Shorty 60x120x150 have a built-in ventilation system or is an external extractor needed?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150/170 cm tent does not have a built-in active ventilation system. However, it is equipped with suitable ventilation ports to easily install an external air extractor.
To ensure good air circulation and odor control, it is essential to plan for an air extractor with a carbon filter, ideally placed at the top of the tent. An oscillating fan inside is also recommended to homogenize the air and avoid stagnant zones.
In summary, an external active ventilation system is necessary to optimize the growing environment in this tent.
- What is the odor filtration level of the Gorilla Shorty and is it possible to optimize ventilation without increasing noise in a confined space?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 60x120x150 / 170cm is equipped with an activated carbon filter coupled with an air extractor placed at the top, offering very effective odor filtration thanks to the creation of negative pressure that prevents leaks. This system ensures optimal air renewal while reducing humidity.
To optimize ventilation without increasing noise in a confined space, we recommend using a silent inline extractor paired with the carbon filter, installing an air intake fan that is weaker than the extractor to maintain good negative pressure, and adding an oscillating fan inside the tent. This allows for uniform air circulation, reduces stagnant areas, and limits noise. Finally, monitoring temperature and humidity helps to precisely adjust the system for optimal efficiency.
The robust design of the Gorilla Shorty with its insulating materials and micro-mesh grids complements this performance, ensuring controlled air and odor management.
- Possible integration with voice assistant to control lighting and ventilation in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150 / 170cm does not offer native integration with a voice assistant to control lighting or ventilation. However, you can easily add connected accessories such as smart plugs or switches compatible with Google Assistant or Alexa.
These third-party devices allow you to remotely control, notably via voice command, the electrical equipment installed in the tent, such as exhaust fans and LED panels. Its robust structure and numerous openings facilitate the installation of high-performance equipment, which you can then automate using connected accessories.
For voice management, simply install these connected devices as a complement: the tent then serves as an ideal support for a smart growing environment.
- Is the Gorilla Shorty grow kit really easy to assemble without tools? Does ventilation work well in this 60x120x150cm format?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 60x120x150/170 cm grow kit is indeed easy to assemble, thanks to its integrated clip mechanisms that eliminate the need for tools. The frames go together quickly in no time, even for a beginner.
Regarding ventilation, this model is designed to optimize air circulation in this confined space. The openings and passages for extractors or fans are suited for this format, ensuring effective ventilation if you choose a proportioned system. It is an ideal tent for a good balance between compactness and air management.
- What is the average electrical consumption with a 150W LED lighting in the Gorilla Shorty 60x120x170 cm height 150cm versus 170cm to optimize the yield per kWh?
With a 150 W LED lighting used for about 18 hours a day in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120 cm grow tent, the average electrical consumption is about 2.7 kWh per day, or 81 kWh per month.
Regarding the height, the adjustable version of 170 cm has a real advantage: it allows for better heat dissipation, optimal management of canopy space, and more efficient light distribution. These factors contribute to a better yield per kWh consumed, without increasing electrical consumption.
In summary, to maximize your energy efficiency, it is recommended to use the tent at 170 cm height with your 150 W LED lighting. The robust structure combined with the highly reflective Mylar coating ensures efficient and energy-saving cultivation.
- How is ventilation managed in the Gorilla Shorty to avoid excessive humidity and overheating in such a compact space?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150/170 cm manages ventilation very effectively despite its compact volume. A more powerful air extraction than intake creates negative pressure that limits humidity and odors. A bottom intake fan brings in fresh air, while a top extractor equipped with a carbon filter expels stale air.
To homogenize the temperature and avoid humid spots, an internal oscillating fan ensures good air circulation. The numerous openings and vents should be fully utilized for natural air renewal.
The thick, reflective fabric, along with the reinforced structure with infrared-proof roof, maintains a stable temperature. Finally, monitoring of temperature and humidity with sensors allows for adjusting ventilation to prevent overheating.
This comprehensive approach ensures a healthy environment while taking advantage of the adjustable height to optimize air flow in the tent.
- Does the Gorilla Shorty indoor easily adjust its height with the provided kit without compromising stability in spaces under 2m ceiling?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 60x120x150/170 cm allows for simple and secure height adjustment thanks to the provided elevation kit, which raises the height from 150 cm to approximately 170-173 cm. This extension is designed to be easy to install while maintaining excellent stability due to its robust steel structure and thick 1680D canvas.
In spaces with a ceiling lower than 2 meters, this tent remains very stable and perfectly suited. You thus benefit from optimized volume for your crops without compromising on sturdiness or user comfort.
