What Fits in an 8x8 AC Infinity Build
The 8x8 is the largest standard footprint short of dedicated commercial rooms. The
AC Infinity 8x8 lineup centers on the Cloudlab 899 (single-chamber 8x8) and the matching 8x8 ventilation kit. At this scale, lighting strategy matters more than at smaller footprints because edge-to-edge uniformity becomes harder.
8x8 Build Options
| Build Type |
SKU |
Includes |
Lighting Strategy |
| Tent only |
Cloudlab 899 |
Tent + frame + observation window |
4x Ionboard S33 or 2x Ionframe EVO8 |
| Tent + ventilation |
8x8 Ventilation Kit |
Tent + Cloudline T8 + 8" carbon filter + ducting |
Bring your own LEDs |
Lighting Strategy: Panel Grid vs Big Lights
Two viable lighting layouts. Option one is four 240W Ionboard S33 panels in a 2x2 grid, each panel covering a 4x4 zone, total 960W. This is the panel-grid approach: cheap to scale, easy to source, and each panel hangs over its own zone with no light-bleed issues. Option two is two Ionframe EVO8 fixtures at 730W each (total 1460W) mounted side-by-side. The EVO8 approach gives better edge uniformity and matches commercial PPFD targets, but at significantly higher cost. For most home 8x8 grows, the 4x S33 panel grid wins on cost-per-watt.
For comparison of plant counts across footprints, see the
plant-count guide.
Related Guides
For cross-brand 8x8 comparisons, the broader
8x8 grow tents page lines up the Cloudlab 899 against Gorilla Grow Tent and Mars Hydro. The wider
AC Infinity grow tent lineup covers every size from 2x2 up to 10x10.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plants fit in an 8x8?
12-16 plants at standard 18-inch spacing, depending on plant size and training. For very heavy training with a screen, 9-12 plants is the realistic ceiling for full-canopy coverage without crowding the edges.
How many lights for an 8x8 tent?
Two options: four Ionboard S33 panels at 240W each (960W total) in a 2x2 grid for clean per-zone coverage, or two Ionframe EVO8 at 730W (1460W total) for higher PPFD and commercial-grade edge uniformity. The 4x S33 grid is the cost-effective pick for home grows.
What CFM fan for an 8x8?
An 8-inch Cloudline T8 at 807 CFM running at 50-60 percent duty cycle. With an 8-inch carbon filter inline, real-world airflow drops to about 550-600 CFM, which gives roughly 1.5-2 air exchanges per minute on the 290-cubic-foot tent volume.
Is an 8x8 too big for a basement?
Most finished basements work. The 8x8 fits in any 9x9 or larger room with clearance on all four sides for tent zippers and fan ducting. Standard 8-foot basement ceilings work if you run a compact ducting path; 8 feet 8 inches is the comfortable target.
Can I run veg and flower in the same 8x8?
Not in the Cloudlab 899 since it's single-chamber. For staggered veg/flower in one tent shell, you'd need to break it into zones with a curtain or use two smaller tents (one 4x4 for veg, one 5x5 for flower). At 8x8 scale, running a dedicated veg space outside the main tent is the cleaner approach.
What's the difference between the Cloudlab 899 and two 5x5 tents?
One 8x8 has 64 sq ft of canopy with one shared climate. Two 5x5 tents have 50 sq ft of canopy total but each has independent climate and lighting control. For one synchronized harvest, the 8x8 is simpler. For continuous staggered harvests with separate veg and flower climates, two 5x5s give more flexibility.
