Why a grow tent needs a circulation fan
- Humidity: still air between the leaves stays damp; circulation lowers the risk of mould, especially in flowering.
- Temperature: it mixes the warm air under the lamp with the cooler air lower down.
- Stems: gentle, steady movement makes stems sturdier.
- Air exchange: it brings fresh air to the leaf surface and helps the extractor renew the whole volume.
A circulation fan does not take air outside: for that you need inline fans with a carbon filter.
Which model and where to put it
At 45 cm in diameter, the Ralight fans are designed for grow rooms and large tents, as a guide from 120x120 upwards.
| Ralight 45 cm version | Where to use it | Recommended position |
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| Pedestal | Grow rooms and large tents with floor space | Adjustable height, just above the canopy |
| Wall-mounted | Grow rooms, fixed to the wall | High up, aimed over the canopy |
| Floor | Grow rooms and large tents | Low down, to move air under the canopy |
- Do not aim the fan straight at the plants: the leaves should move gently, not flap. Oscillation spreads the airflow.
- Move air both above and below the canopy: humidity collects mainly low down and inside dense buds.
- Fix the wall-mounted model to a solid bracket and keep cables and sockets away from irrigation water.
Circulation by day and night
Leave the fan running with the lights off too: without the lamp the temperature drops by 2–6 °C and relative humidity rises, just when the risk of mould increases. If humidity stays above the values for the stage (45–55% in flowering, 40–50% in the last 2–3 weeks), circulation alone is not enough: you need more extraction or a dehumidifier.
Delivery and advice
All prices are in Swiss francs including Swiss VAT. We ship throughout Switzerland with Swiss Post; bulky parcels go by courier. To choose how many fans you need and where to put them, email our support team or call +41 79 359 67 58: Gro.w.LaB also gives advice in the shop in Quartino, by appointment.
Useful guides
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a circulation fan in my grow tent?
Yes: without circulation, pockets of warm, humid air form between the leaves. An oscillating fan breaks them up and evens out the climate.
Where should I put fans in a grow tent?
So that they move air above and below the canopy without blasting the plants directly: the leaves should only just move.
Should circulation fans run at night?
Yes. With the lights off, relative humidity rises and still air encourages mould.
Clip fan or wall-mounted fan?
Clip fans suit small tents. This collection has 45 cm models in pedestal, wall-mounted and floor versions, suited to grow rooms and large tents.