01 — Description
Présentation du produit
"Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 90x90x150/170CM
Discover the range of growing boxes from the American brand “ Gorilla Grow Tent ”.
Expertly crafted, these boxes are a premium choice in the grow box market. Gorilla Grow Tent Boxes are made with quality materials designed for experienced and beginner growers looking for the best in grow boxes.
Designed by experts, these boxes provide better air ventilation. The SHORTY series is designed for reasonably smaller spaces, but a riser kit is provided for standard sizing.
The 1680s
The tent frame is patented by Gorilla for its robustness. Convenient built-in pins in some bars make installation quick and
Finally, EZ View Windows provide an instant view of your plants' growth without the need to open the tent or disrupt the existing environment.
This box measures 90 x 90 x 150 cm, and the included elevation kit allows it to reach a height of 173 cm.
“Advice from an expert grower”:
Gorilla Shorty is the perfect solution for small spaces. Easy to install, reflective and sturdy, it is the ideal choice for all levels of growers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is the elevation kit included with the Shorty box?
- Yes, an elevation kit is provided, allowing the height to be adjusted as needed for plant growth.
What is the reflectivity of the mylar used in the Shorty box?
- 1680D mylar makes the box up to 9 times more reflective than some competitors.
Is the SHORTY series suitable for beginners?
- Yes, the SHORTY range is suitable for beginners, while offering a premium solution.
Are EZ View windows easy to use?
- Yes, EZ View windows provide instant viewing without
Is the Shorty box suitable for small spaces?
- Yes, the SHORTY series is specially designed for tight spaces, providing
04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- With the included elevation kit, what are the practical advantages for optimizing the differentiated management of growth and flowering in this Gorilla Shorty tent?
The elevation kit of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor provides you with an additional height, increasing from 150 cm to 170 cm, which is very practical for adjusting the space according to the growth and flowering phases. This flexibility allows optimizing the distance between your plants and the lighting, thus promoting ideal development without risking burns or uncontrolled spreading. Moreover, in a confined space, this option maximizes the use of volume while maintaining a stable environment for precise growth control.
- How does the ventilation integrated into the Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150 behave compared to a classic 60x60 box with an X Aero 125 extractor to optimize air renewal for a crop of 4 plants in growth and flowering?
The Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150 offers a larger interior volume (about 1.2 m³ compared to 0.54 m³ for a 60x60 box) and ventilation ports specifically designed for easy and airtight connection of extractors. This configuration allows for smoother air circulation and better renewal, particularly suitable for a crop of 4 plants in growth and flowering. In contrast, the 60x60 box with an X Aero 125 extractor remains functional but is more limited in volume and offers less flexibility to effectively manage temperature and humidity. In summary, the Gorilla Shorty better optimizes ventilation for a stable and healthy environment in this type of crop.
- Is a standard ventilation kit included or do we need to provide a specific extractor for this size 90x90x150cm?
The Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150/170 cm is a sturdy and compact tent, but it does not include a ventilation kit with extractor. It does have extraction ports to accommodate a ventilation system, but it is essential to provide an extractor suitable for this volume.
To ensure optimal air circulation and avoid overheating, an extractor matching the size of your grow room is necessary. You may also consider a carbon filter in addition to control odors.
- Does the patented chassis support a 200mm fan extractor system at full power continuously in this 90x90x170cm Gorilla Shorty tent without bending?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x170 cm tent features a patented reinforced steel chassis with a diameter of 19 mm, with reinforced corners, designed to withstand bending from the loads and vibrations created by equipment such as a 200 mm extractor. Therefore, you can install your fan extractor system at full power continuously without the risk of sagging or bending of the frame, as the structure is designed to ensure strength and durability even in intense use.
- Does the integrated ventilation in the Gorilla Shorty really suffice to prevent humidity and overheating indoors?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150/170 cm is designed with an integrated ventilation system in the form of ports suitable for the installation of fans and extractors. However, this system does not include motorized equipment in the basic pack.
To effectively avoid humidity and overheating, it is essential to add a suitable air extractor and fan appropriate for the size of the tent. This equipment will allow for optimal air circulation and precise control of the indoor climate.
In summary, the integrated ports greatly facilitate the establishment of efficient ventilation, but the success of climate control depends on the quality and choice of the ventilation equipment you add.
- What is the maximum usable height after installing the lift kit in the Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150cm for optimal growth in a limited space?
The maximum usable height of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150cm after installing the lift kit is 170 cm. This system optimizes the space by adjusting the height of the tent, promoting ideal plant development even in a limited space, perfectly adapting the environment to the growth and flowering phases.
- What is the maximum usable height with the elevation kit included on the Gorilla Shorty 90x90 and is it sufficient for a complete SCROG under high power LED?
The elevation kit included with the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90 allows for increasing the interior height from 150 cm to about 170-173 cm. Subtracting the height of the pot (~30 cm), the SCROG structure (~10 cm), and the minimum lamp/plant distance (~30 cm), there are about 100 cm of usable height for the plants under the SCROG grid.
This configuration is therefore suitable for a complete SCROG under high power LED, especially with indica or hybrid varieties that do not stretch excessively. For very tall plants or those with a strong sativa dominance, the vertical space may be a bit limited, highlighting the importance of good growth control.
- What is the best method to ensure effective ventilation and limit odors in the Gorilla Shorty without frequently opening the tent?
To ensure effective ventilation in your Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150/170 cm and limit odors without frequently opening the tent, it is essential to install a powerful extractor fan (100-120 m³/h) at the top, along with an appropriate carbon filter. Open the passive air inlets located at the bottom to create a slight negative pressure that prevents odors from escaping.
Also, add a fan inside to homogenize air circulation and avoid stagnant humidity. Finally, monitor temperature and humidity using probes to adjust the ventilation flow if necessary. Using the specific ports of the tent without leaving them open unnecessarily also optimizes overall performance.
- What is the difference in waterproofing and sturdiness between the Gorilla Shorty 150cm and the other standard Gorilla Grow Tent boxes?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150/170 cm offers the same exceptional quality in terms of sturdiness and waterproofing as the standard Gorilla Grow Tent models. It uses ultra-dense 1680D fabric, a sturdy steel frame with an interlocking system capable of supporting up to 136 kg, and industrial zippers ensuring perfect light and air insulation.
The main difference lies in its dimensions: the Shorty is more compact, designed for tight spaces with an adjustable height of 150 to 170 cm, while standard tents often measure 200 cm or more. This adaptation does not diminish its strength or waterproofing, it simply guarantees an optimal solution for small spaces without compromising Gorilla quality.
- What ventilation do you recommend with the Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150 to limit heat without disturbing the indoor microclimate?
For your Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150/170 cm grow tent, we recommend installing a powerful extractor (100 to 120 m³/h) at the top of the tent to effectively expel heat and stale air. Pair it with a carbon filter to control odors and improve air quality.
Be sure to keep the passive air intakes open at the bottom, which creates a slight negative pressure, promoting natural air exchange while limiting odor dispersion.
Inside, an oscillating fan will ensure even air circulation, avoiding stagnant areas and stabilizing the microclimate, essential for the health of your plants.
Finally, for precise control, feel free to use temperature and humidity sensors to adjust the ventilation according to the actual needs of your grow.
This setup perfectly balances limiting heat with maintaining a stable and healthy microclimate.
- How do you manage ventilation in the Gorilla Shorty to avoid hot spots without increasing electrical consumption?
To avoid hot spots in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 90x90x150 / 170cm without increasing electrical consumption, it is essential to adopt negative pressure ventilation. This means installing a powerful extractor fan at the top of the tent, combined with an air intake fan at the bottom, which creates a continuous and controlled airflow.
Additionally, oscillating fans inside allow for even distribution of air around the canopy, thus preventing hot spots without excessive energy consumption. Utilizing the original intended openings further optimizes natural air renewal.
Finally, real-time monitoring through temperature and humidity probes helps fine-tune ventilation, limiting unnecessary electrical consumption while maintaining a stable and healthy environment for your plants.
- Is integration possible with an external ventilation system and smart WiFi control for remote monitoring of temperature and humidity on the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150cm?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150 / 170 cm is perfectly designed to integrate an external ventilation system thanks to its dedicated ports, specifically made to accommodate air extractors, including silent models. However, its compact dimensions require careful installation to optimize airflow and the placement of filters or extractors, ensuring effective ventilation without noise disturbance.
Regarding smart WiFi control for remote monitoring of temperature and humidity, the model does not have such built-in equipment. However, it is entirely possible to add compatible connected sensors that you will install independently, allowing you to monitor your growing conditions via an app or voice assistant.
- What is the practical importance of the elevation kit in the Gorilla Shorty for optimizing management between growth and flowering in a limited space?
The elevation kit of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150/170 cm is essential for effectively managing growth and flowering in a confined space. It allows for an increase in tent height from 150 cm to 170 cm, thus providing valuable flexibility to adapt to the variable size of plants depending on their stage.
This elevation optimizes the distance between the plants and the light source, limiting the risk of burns during the flowering phase while maximizing the available interior volume without changing equipment. The structure remains stable, ensuring a controlled and secured environment.
In summary, this kit makes height management more precise, which is crucial for better light distribution and maintaining optimal conditions throughout the cultivation cycle.
- What maximum power and type of extraction system do you recommend to ensure optimal ventilation in a Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150 cm compact micro-culture box?
For a Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150 cm in compact micro-culture, we recommend an air extractor of about 200 to 220 m³/h, ideally with a built-in carbon filter to effectively expel stale air while controlling odors.
This system should be complemented by a less powerful intake fan, placed at the bottom to bring in fresh air, and an internal oscillating fan to ensure good air circulation and prevent stagnant moisture.
Be sure to create a negative pressure by choosing a more powerful extractor than the intake, and take advantage of the adjustable height (150 to 170 cm) of the tent to optimize ventilation around your plants. The multiple ventilation openings facilitate the connection of ducts and ensure effective ventilation while maintaining lightproofing.
This device ensures a healthy indoor climate, promoting harmonious growth in a compact space.
- Can two independent ventilation systems be installed in the Gorilla Shorty to manage two crops in parallel without the risk of air disturbance between the compartments?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 90x90x150 / 170cm does indeed have several ventilation ports allowing for the installation of two independent systems. However, the tent is designed as a single interior compartment without a watertight separation between areas. Thus, air circulates freely between the two spaces, which can disrupt the specific management of each crop in parallel.
To manage two environments with different conditions autonomously, it is preferable to opt for two distinct tents or consider a watertight partition, which requires a specific modification not intended in the standard design of the Gorilla Shorty.
In summary, two ventilation systems can be installed, but without an airtight separation, their independent operation is not guaranteed and air flows will mix.
- How to optimize air management and humidity control in the Gorilla Shorty box to maximize growth without disrupting flowering?
To optimize ventilation and humidity control in your Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150 / 170cm, it is essential to install an extraction system with a carbon filter at the top of the tent, whose power must be greater than that of the air intake located at the bottom. This setup creates negative pressure, ensuring effective removal of hot and humid air while limiting odors.
Inside, place oscillating fans to homogenize air circulation and avoid stagnant areas that would promote humidity or temperature problems. Also, regularly monitor humidity and temperature with probes placed in different areas; this will allow you to adjust the ventilation system in real time and limit spikes in humidity, particularly at night.
Finally, prioritize observation through the tent's EZ View window to avoid unnecessarily opening the box and disrupting this stable environment, especially during the flowering phase. With these best practices, your plants will benefit from an optimal atmosphere, ensuring harmonious growth and stress-free flowering.
- Is the durability and longevity of the patented Gorilla frame truly up to expectations, especially with intensive use and frequent opening and closing operations?
The durability and longevity of the patented
Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150 / 170cm frame are certainly up to the task, even with intensive use involving frequent openings and closings. Its powder-coated steel tube frame, capable of supporting up to 136 kg, ensures an extremely stable and robust structure.
Moreover, the very dense 1680D fabric, up to 9 times thicker than average, offers remarkable durability against wear. Reinforced industrial zippers complement this robustness for a long functional lifespan. These features make this grow tent a reliable choice for intensive use, combining innovation and material quality.
- Recommended filtering kit and extractor for this tent size available in your packs or should they be purchased separately?
The tent Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 90x90x150 / 170 cm is delivered alone, without filter kit or extractor included. To ensure effective ventilation and optimal control of humidity and temperature, it is necessary to separately purchase an appropriate extractor, a carbon filter, and an incoming air fan.
The robust structure of the tent can easily support a powerful extractor up to 200 mm in diameter, allowing you to install an efficient and durable ventilation system.
We offer complete kits including extractor, carbon filter, and fan, suitable for the size of this tent. This way, you can easily equip yourself with a perfectly sized pack for your growing space.
- What is the difference in light output (in µmol/m²/s) between the standard height of 150 cm and the maximum height of 173 cm with the lift kit on the Gorilla Shorty 90x90 to optimize the g/watt in a small space?
The precise difference in light output in
µmol/m²/s between the standard height of 150 cm and the maximum height of 173 cm with the lift kit on the
Gorilla Shorty 90x90 is not quantified exactly. However, by increasing the height, the lamp can be placed at an optimal distance, reducing the risk of burning and allowing for better air circulation.
Specifically, at 150 cm, the light is more intense at plant level, but the reduced space can lead to thermal stress. At 173 cm, light intensity decreases slightly, but thermal dissipation improves, promoting healthier growth and a more efficient use of light power, thus optimizing the yield in g/watt in this small volume.
- Is the ventilation kit included or do I need to buy it separately for the Gorilla Shorty 90x90x150 170cm?
The ventilation kit is not included with the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 90x90x150 / 170cm. It is necessary to purchase a suitable extractor fan separately (between 100 and 120 m³/h recommended) as well as a carbon filter to manage odors and air circulation. However, the tent does have integrated extraction ports making the installation of this equipment easier. For even ventilation, also consider an internal fan to avoid stagnant humidity.
- How do you manage ventilation to avoid condensation points in a Gorilla Shorty with elevation kit at 170 cm?
To manage ventilation in your Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150/170 cm and avoid condensation, it is essential to create negative pressure: install a powerful extractor fan at the top and an intake fan at the bottom, the extractor should be slightly more powerful to ensure a constant flow.
Keep the passive air intakes open at the bottom for natural renewal, while installing an oscillating fan inside to homogenize air circulation and prevent stagnant areas where humidity could accumulate.
Finally, regularly monitor temperature and humidity with sensors, to adjust the ventilation precisely and avoid any condensation on the walls.
This management allows for a stable and healthy microclimate, ideal for the success of your indoor cultivation in the Gorilla Shorty with elevation kit at 170 cm.
- What is the optimal capacity of plants that I can grow simultaneously in the Gorilla Shorty room 90x90x150/170cm without compromising ventilation and lighting?
For the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 90x90x150/170 cm, the optimal capacity is about 4 plants simultaneously. This number allows for effective ventilation thanks to the well-designed extraction ports, while ensuring an even distribution of light thanks to the ultra-reflective mylar interior coating.
With its dimensions and adjustable height, this space is ideal for growing using SCROG or LST techniques, thus avoiding light burn and promoting balanced growth. Growing more than 4 plants could lead to overcrowding, compromising air quality and lighting, hence the health and yield of the plants.
In summary, 4 plants in this Gorilla Shorty guarantee healthy and optimized growth.
