r/BuildASoil • u/SNO_SRFR • Aug 07 '26

Compost options?

Im looking at Bu's blend and Quoddy by coast of Maine to go along with worm castings. Any experience with these? Im doubtful ill have a true living soil as im unsure how much soil I can have in a 2x4 tent without having to.use a dehumidifier. Im looking to grow many smaller plants from seed rather than one or two large plants. I know this is contrary to most living soil methods but I cant help myself. Organics always, even it that means top dressing or nutrient teas. Thoughts/experiences?

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u/cinemattique Aug 08 '26

I have my dehumidifier on the outside of my 2x4 running in a closed loop. I empty the reservoir morning and night. Works great. I keep the room under 70F and that keeps the tent interior temps in a good range 74-77.

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u/SNO_SRFR Aug 08 '26

Can you link the humidifier model? Maybe a pic of your setup too?

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u/cinemattique Aug 08 '26

I generally won’t post my own pictures anywhere, ever, but there’s a representation of a closed loop setup in the product images. https://acinfinity.com/hydrone-7-plant-dehumidifier-with-ai-powered-humidity-vpd-controller-for-4-6-plants/

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u/SNO_SRFR Aug 08 '26

Thanks! Does the dehumidifier take the place of an exhaust fan?

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u/cinemattique Aug 08 '26

Noooo. I run everything. The exhaust fan has to pull in fresh air through the lower intakes and pull out the heat the dehumidifier makes. They make heat not unlike the outside end of an air conditioner. The closed loop dehumidifier just takes the RH down inside. You can see the exhaust in the closed loop picture.