01 — Description
Présentation du produit
Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 120X120X150/170CM
Discover the excellence of Gorilla Grow Tent growing boxes, designed by experts to satisfy both experienced growers and beginners. The SHORTY range, although more compact, offers optimal arrangement of air exhaust elements, with an elevation kit included to adjust the size.
The 1680D mylar used makes the tent up to 9 times more reflective than its competitors, ensuring an optimal growing environment. Gorilla's patented frame ensures exceptional strength, aided by integrated pins for quick installation.
"Advice from an expert grower:
This box exceeded my expectations. Its compact size doesn't compromise performance, and the EZ View windows are a real plus for monitoring the growth of my plants without disturbing the environment."
Frequently asked Questions :
- How durable is 1680D mylar?
- 1680D mylar is extremely durable, ensuring consistent light reflection.
Is it difficult to set up the tent?
No, the integrated pins make installation much easier.
Are EZ View windows waterproof?
Yes, the windows are waterproof and provide a clear view of plant growth.
How does the elevation kit work?
The elevation kit is simple to use, adjusting the height of the tent as needed.
Can we use this box for larger plants?
Yes, the riser kit allows you to reach a maximum height of 170cm, suitable for taller plants.
04 — Questions about this product
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- Does the included elevation kit allow a stable height adjustment between 150 cm and 170 cm without compromising the waterproofing and overall solidity of the grow tent?
The elevation kit included with the Gorilla Shorty Indoor tent (model 120x120x150 / 170cm) allows a stable height adjustment between 150 cm and 170 cm, without compromising either the waterproofing or the structural solidity. The Gorilla brand is known for its sturdy tents with steel frames and thick fabric, as well as a patented extension system that ensures good stability even when the height is adjusted.
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- The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170 cm tent looks great for my first grow, but I would like to know if the elevation kit is really easy to handle during an ongoing grow without disturbing the plants?
The elevation kit for the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170 cm is designed to be simple and stable to handle. You can adjust the height of the tent between 150 and 170 cm without major difficulty, even during the grow. Thanks to the patented frame and integrated pins, the structure remains sturdy, and the plants are minimally disturbed during adjustment. Additionally, the waterproof EZ View windows allow you to monitor your plants without opening the tent, further limiting disturbances.
- Is integration possible with a voice assistant for automated management? Remote monitoring of temperature and humidity in real-time? Is there an automatic irrigation system compatible with the compact size?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170 cm does not have native integration with a voice assistant for automated management, nor does it have a remote monitoring system for temperature and humidity in real time.
However, these features can be added by complementing the grow tent with third-party accessories, such as connected sensors compatible with management via mobile app or voice assistant.
For automatic watering, although the compact size requires a thoughtful installation, it is indeed possible to adapt a discrete and effective automatic watering system using modular kits designed for small spaces.
If you want precise control of the environment, you can also check our sensors and accessories compatible with compact spaces like this one.
- With a 1680D mylar providing up to 9x more reflection, what is the average reflectivity value in percentage located on the inner walls of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor uses a 1680D mylar with Diamond Reflection technology, which provides up to 9 times more density and a redistribution of lumens to plants that is up to 30% higher. However, no exact percentage reflectivity value is officially communicated for this material.
It can still be estimated that this reflectivity is above market standards, often around 90-95% for a standard mylar, probably between 95% and 97%. This estimate is based on the technology used and the announced performance, but remains indicative.
- How to optimize ventilation in this Gorilla Shorty while maintaining waterproofness and maximum reflection of mylar 1680D?
To optimize ventilation in your Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170 cm while preserving its waterproofness and the maximum reflection of the mylar 1680D, it is essential to follow a few key principles.
First, install an extraction fan equipped with a carbon filter at the top of the tent with a capacity slightly higher than that of the air intake. This difference creates negative pressure, preserving waterproofness by preventing odor leaks.
Next, place a fan or a fresh air intake at the bottom of the tent to ensure continuous air renewal, always keeping the openings in the intended positions to avoid damaging the reflective surface.
Inside, use oscillating fans to evenly distribute air, avoid stagnant areas, and homogenize temperature and humidity without needing to open the tent. The 'EZ View' window allows you to observe your plants without disturbing the internal environment.
Finally, well-controlled ventilation prevents condensation on the mylar 1680D, ensuring the preservation of its exceptional reflective ability. These good practices ensure a healthy and efficient environment for your indoor crops.
- Can temperature and humidity connected sensors be easily integrated into the Gorilla Shorty Indoor for remote monitoring via a mobile app or voice assistant?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor is designed with a robust structure and suitable ventilation ports for easy and waterproof connection of equipment, which potentially facilitates the addition of connected temperature and humidity sensors. However, it does not have specific ports or interfaces dedicated to remote monitoring via mobile app or voice assistant.
To integrate these sensors, the compatibility of the devices should be checked, and a custom installation would be required. Do not hesitate to consider independent connected solutions, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth sensors suitable for indoor tents, which are often easy to position and set up for accurate remote monitoring.
- What practical advantages does the elevation kit offer for managing growth and flowering differently in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150 170cm?
The elevation kit for the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170cm provides valuable flexibility by allowing height adjustments of the tent according to the growth or flowering stages. This adaptability optimizes vertical space, ideal in limited height environments, while enhancing the control of light and temperature inside. Thus, you can create perfectly suited conditions for each phase of cultivation, ensuring optimal development of your plants.
- Does the maximum height of 170cm with the lifting kit allow for optimal ventilation in this compact size?
The maximum height of 170 cm thanks to the lifting kit for the Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170 cm grow tent is perfectly suited to ensure optimal ventilation in this compact space. The key element remains the choice of an extraction and ventilation system suitable for the volume of the tent. Thanks to the planned ventilation ports, a properly sized fan and extractor ensure effective airflow, preventing excessive heat and humidity.
In summary, this height, combined with well-chosen ventilation equipment, helps to maintain a healthy and efficient environment for your indoor crops.
- What is the actual usable height with the elevation kit installed in a 120x120x170 space?
For the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 120x120x150 / 170cm, the actual usable height with the elevation kit installed is adjustable between 150 cm and 170 cm. This kit allows to fully optimize the height space in your grow tent, without compromising stability.
Note that some similar models offer a slightly higher height (up to 173 cm), but for this specific model, the maximum usable height with elevation remains at 170 cm in a 120x120 cm space.
- Easy to adjust elevation kit without risk of losing stability once mounted?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170cm elevation kit is designed to be easy to install and adjust, without compromising the tent's stability. Its robust steel structure with an interlocking system, combined with strong industrial zippers, ensures excellent resistance even after adding the extension. The thick 1680D fabric enhances durability. As long as the instructions are followed, you can adjust the height safely, without risk of losing stability.
- Does the 1680D mylar really deliver on its promises of durability over the seasons, or does it show signs of rapid wear?
The 1680D mylar used in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor is a very thick and robust material, much more resistant than the lighter standards (200-600D) that are often found. This thickness ensures excellent durability and optimal light reflection, essential for effective growing.
Thanks to its solid construction and reinforcements like the steel frame and industrial zippers, this grow tent perfectly withstands repeated handling and seasonal growing conditions without signs of rapid wear.
In short, this mylar truly delivers on its promises: it is made to last several seasons while ensuring quality waterproofing and light protection.
- What is the average electrical consumption for optimal lighting in this grow tent 120x120x150/170 cm with maximum LED yield?
For a grow tent of 120x120x150/170 cm like the Gorilla Shorty Indoor, a maximum yield LED lighting generally consumes between 100 and 150 watts. This range ensures optimal light input for most indoor plants, maximizing growth while remaining energy-efficient.
Modern horticultural LEDs are very efficient, so rather than opting for a low-power bulb (7W), it is better to choose a panel or Quantum Board suited to this area to ensure homogeneous and powerful lighting.
- Can connected sensors for real-time monitoring of temperature and humidity be easily integrated into the Gorilla Shorty Indoor to optimize automatic control of growing parameters without disrupting the existing setup?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 120x120x150/170 cm tent is perfectly suited for integrating connected temperature and humidity sensors. Thanks to its sturdy structure and ventilation ports, you can easily install Wi-Fi or Bluetooth sensors, often equipped with external probes for precise positioning without interfering with your setup.
This integration allows for real-time monitoring, ideal for automating ventilation or watering, thus optimizing your growing parameters. The high-density Mylar fabric and adjustable height provide enough space for discreet sensor placement.
Simply choose sensors compatible with your monitoring system and slightly adjust the setup to fully enjoy effective and non-disruptive automatic control.
- What is the optimal growing capacity in terms of number and varieties of plants in this 120x120 cm space, particularly when mixing varieties with different light and humidity requirements?
For the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 120x120x150/170 cm, the optimal capacity is between 4 and 9 plants, depending on pot size and the cultivation method used (SCROG, LST…). The adjustable height up to 170 cm allows for the cultivation of larger plants or the optimization of the horizontal canopy, maximizing the use of vertical space without sacrificing light.
The high-reflection 1680D mylar coating ensures excellent light diffusion, essential when mixing varieties with different light needs. To manage plants with varying light and humidity requirements, it’s best to group those with similar needs to better control the microclimate. The adjustable distance between lamp and plant protects sensitive species from light stress, and the efficient ventilation system facilitates humidity control.
In summary, in this volume of 1.44 m² with a well-controlled environment, it is possible to optimize cultivation by separating varieties into groups and adjusting light and humidity management as precisely as possible for each type of plant.
- Real gain estimate in g/W with this compact and high maximizer at 170cm versus a classic 120x120x200 model?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150 / 170 cm offers a particularly notable real gain in luminous efficiency compared to a classic 120x120x200 cm tent. Thanks to its highly reflective Mylar 1680D coating, which is up to 9 times more effective than standard tents, and its optimally adjustable height of 170 cm, it maximizes useful light and reduces losses.
This compact design promotes better light penetration and uniform distribution, resulting in an estimated yield gain in grams per watt (g/W) between +20% and +30% depending on the growing conditions and the LED equipment used. This gain translates into higher energy efficiency, ideal for maximizing your harvests in a more confined space.
In summary, the Gorilla Shorty Indoor combines optimized reflection and adjusted height for more efficient and energy-saving indoor cultivation.
- What mini ventilation to optimize in this format 120x120x170 to avoid overheating without hindering growth?
For your Gorilla Shorty Indoor tent 120x120x170 cm, the ventilation must be well thought out to avoid overheating without disrupting plant growth. We recommend an extractor fan positioned at the top, equipped with a carbon filter, with a capacity of about 80 to 100 m³/h. This creates a slight depression, promoting good air renewal and limiting odors.
Supplement with a fresh air intake at the bottom of the tent, ensuring a constant supply of oxygen without creating aggressive drafts. Inside, place oscillating fans to homogenize temperature and humidity while avoiding stagnant areas.
Don't forget to adjust the light output between 150 and 300 W real, by adjusting the height of the lamps to limit localized heat. Finally, ensure not to damage the tent's mylar coating by properly positioning your equipment.
This configuration guarantees a stable temperature and an ideal environment for growth, while preserving your equipment and plants.
- Can we maintain good ventilation while effectively limiting odors and noise with this Gorilla Shorty Indoor tent, particularly by using the integrated air evacuation options?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170 cm tent is perfectly designed to ensure excellent ventilation while effectively controlling odors and noise. Its large evacuation ports with double curvature guarantee optimal sealing, thus limiting air and odor leaks.
The very dense 1680D fabric adds an additional barrier against scent diffusion, while the micro-mesh pre-filters ensure clean air renewal and prevent the entry of pests. The sturdy structure and thick fabric also help reduce sound transmission from ventilation equipment.
By combining these features, this tent offers a discreet, comfortable, and healthy indoor growing environment, ideal for your plants under horticultural LED lights.
- Is the ventilation system integrated into the patented frame of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor compatible with standard extractors, and does it ensure optimal airflow without loss?
The integrated ventilation system in the patented frame of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor is well designed to be compatible with standard extractors, including quiet models.
To ensure optimal airflow without losses in this compact space (120x120x150/170 cm), it is essential to install a suitable extractor fan, ideally with a flow rate between 100 and 120 m³/h, an integrated speed controller, and a noise level below 40 dB. The use of passive air intakes at the bottom of the tent and soundproof ducts also helps improve air circulation while limiting noise disturbances.
In summary, the frame provides an excellent basis for effective ventilation, but the quality of the airflow will depend on careful installation and suitable accessories to avoid losses and ensure optimal comfort.
- Is it possible to easily integrate connected temperature and humidity sensors for remote monitoring in this Gorilla Shorty Indoor, and does the frame support the additional weight of smart home equipment without compromising stability?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150 / 170 cm allows for easy integration of connected temperature and humidity sensors for remote monitoring. Its sturdy structure and ventilation ports facilitate the installation of external probes, providing precise positioning without interfering with cultivation.
The frame, designed to support up to 150-300 W of LED lighting and exhaust fans, holds typical smart home devices like sensors, smart plugs, or small fans very well, without compromising stability. It is still advisable to avoid overloading with too heavy devices, but under standard usage, the tent remains perfectly stable and solid.
This structure is ideal for automating your growing environment and benefiting from effective remote monitoring.
- Is the lifting kit really easy to adjust and how much weight can it support at maximum?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor Tent Elevation Kit 120x120x150/170 cm is really easy to adjust thanks to its robust steel interlocking system. It allows you to adjust the height from 150 to 170 cm while maintaining excellent stability.
Regarding sturdiness, the metal structure is designed to be very durable and support the weight of standard indoor cultivation equipment (LED lights, filters, fans). The thick 1680D fabric also adds to overall durability. However, the precise maximum weight is not officially stated, but this kit is perfectly suited for intensive use without worries.
- Is it possible to easily integrate connected temperature and humidity sensors for real-time monitoring in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor, without compromising the waterproofing and effectiveness of the 1680D mylar?
It is indeed possible to integrate connected temperature and humidity sensors in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 120x120x150/170 cm without compromising the waterproofing or effectiveness of the 1680D mylar. Its robust steel structure and ventilation ports facilitate the discreet installation of probes, while the reflective coating remains intact if the installation is done carefully, for example, by using discreet ties or existing openings. This allows for accurate real-time monitoring to optimally manage ventilation or watering, without disturbing the indoor microclimate.
- Can we really optimize air circulation with this Gorilla Shorty box when using an extractor and a carbon filter in such a compact space?
It is quite possible to optimize air circulation in the
Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 120x120x150 / 170cm, despite its compact space. The key element is to position the extractor with the carbon filter up high to create negative pressure, which limits odor leaks. At the same time, a supply of fresh air at the bottom, combined with internal oscillating fans, ensures uniform air distribution and prevents stagnant areas.
The high-quality fabric with micro-mesh and specific openings of this box also facilitates natural air renewal without significant losses. Finally, regular monitoring of temperature and humidity allows you to fine-tune ventilation according to your growing needs.
In summary, with good ventilation organization, your Gorilla Shorty cultivates a healthy environment perfectly adapted, even in such a confined space.
- Does the variable height between 150 and 170 cm impact the stability and effectiveness of light reflection in the box?
The variable height between 150 and 170 cm of the Gorilla Shorty Indoor - 120x120x150 / 170cm does not impact stability or the effectiveness of light reflection. Thanks to its patented elevation kit and its high-strength steel frame with assembly pins, the tent remains very stable even at maximum height.
Moreover, the interior lining made of ultra-reflective 1680D mylar ensures a uniform and optimal diffusion of LED light, regardless of the height setting. This feature allows for precise adjustment of the distance between the LEDs and the plant canopy, promoting healthy growth while avoiding burns.
In summary, this variable height is a real asset for optimizing your cultivation space and light management, without compromising robustness or performance.
- How to effectively manage air renewal in the Gorilla Shorty Indoor to avoid overheating with a double crop in parallel?
To effectively manage air renewal in your Gorilla Shorty Indoor 120x120x150/170 cm with a double crop, it is essential to install an air extractor at the top of the tent with a capacity of 80 to 100 m³/h, ideally equipped with a carbon filter to control odors. In parallel, a fresh air intake located at the bottom will promote gentle and natural ventilation, limiting aggressive currents.
Inside, oscillating fans are essential to homogenize temperature and humidity, especially with two crops side by side. Also consider adjusting the height of your LEDs between 150 and 170 cm to avoid localized heat accumulation. Finally, constantly monitor the temperature and humidity to adjust ventilation in real-time.
This combination provides an optimal, managed, and stable environment for your crops, while protecting your plants from overheating. Feel free to complete your setup with specific accessories for ventilation and climate control available at GrowLED.
- Can the Gorilla Shorty Indoor grow tent really accommodate large plants with its elevation kit without compromising stability and ease of installation?
The Gorilla Shorty Indoor grow tent (120x120x150/170 cm) is perfectly designed to accommodate large plants thanks to its elevation kit. This system allows for height adjustment between 150 and 170 cm without compromising stability, thanks to a patented structure and integrated pins that ensure great robustness. Installation remains simple and quick, even with the tent elevated, facilitated by an intuitive setup. In addition, the ultra-reflective material ensures an optimal environment for your plants, even at maximum height.
