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I'd recommend a soil called "Just Right Xtra" It has General Hydroponics Sub-Cultures M and B added to it. Which are mycorrhiza (fungi) and bacteria and enough nutrients for about 1 week. I used it a couple times and it worked well (no bugs like I got with Happy Frog). The reason G.O. says not to ph is because the natural organic processes and bacteria regulate the ph for you, along with the lime in the soil. The G.O. (General Organics) line is made by General Hydroponics, here's a link http://generalhydroponics.com/site/index.php/products/general_organics/ Thier G.O. Box starter kit includes the entire line.

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Both have complete kits for about $40 with everything you need. The G.O. line is nice because you don't have to ph at all. Dyna-gro/bloom and Pro-tekt is also good and simple being a 1 part solution, but as I said, if you do a little searching, you'll find good/bad reviews on pretty much every nutrient line out there. Whatever you choose, start off with a 1/4-1/2 dose and work up. If you see brown leaf tips (nute burn) back off some.

If you do a "best soil search" Ocean Forest is the #1 you'll come up with, so it's a good one. I've never used it because I read some posts of it being too hot for seedlings/clones and some reported nute burn. I have tried Happy Frog, but kept getting knats, which is why I switched. With Ocean Forest, I wouldn't add any nutes, for atleast the first 2-3 weeks, maybe 4. If your going with fabric or air pots, there's no need to add anything. If your useing traditional plastic pots, you may want to mix in 25-50% perlite. Nutrients are really a matter of preference. Everyone will have an opinion on which is best. I'm no expert and have only tried a few so far, but I liked Technaflora and the G.O. line for ease of use.

Sorry, apparently you get cut off at 1000 letters. I use the 2 gal. I live near one of thier retail locations. Just Right Xtra and Sunshine Advanced mix #4 are also good. As for what pot size you should use, that depends on how big you plan to let your plants get. A general rule of thumb is 1 gal. for every 1 ft. of plant. It's best to start with a smaller container like a Dixie cup and let your girl grow up a bit. Just cut some holes in the bottom for drainage. After a while, say a week or 2 you( give or take) you'll see roots growing out the bottom, now you transplant to your larger pots.

I'm not sure which would yeild more. Both can yeild the same amount depending on the strain and how they are grown. Sativa strains can take as long 3-4 months or more in the bloom phase alone. Indicas usually have a bloom time of 6-8 weeks and tend to be shorter.So it depends on how long your will to wait for harvest. I'm not sure what you mean by clone from a collective. Is the clone already planted in something or are you takeing a fresh cutting? For soil, this is what I use http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-PRO-MIX-Ultimate-Organic-1-CU-FT.asp in these pots http://www.htgsupply.com/Category-Felt-Gro-Pots.asp.

Yes, you leave your fan on 24/7. Whether your lights are on or off, your plant still needs fresh air. A fan speed controller is a good idea to dial in your airflow, but not nessacary. I should note, fan speed controllers only work with H.O. inline fans, you can't use one on a booster fan. True, there is no set schedule for when to water, but once you get going, you'll find yourself watering on regular basis. Another way to tell, is after a while you'll get a feeling for the weight of your pots and will be able to tell if they need watering simply by picking them up. Ofcourse the most reliable way is to buy a moisture meter. You'll want to water till it runs out the bottom. About 10-20% run-off is good to ensure your soil is thoroughly and evenly watered.

There are 2 types of oder associated with marijuana. One is normal plant/soil odor which is present from the start. If this isn't a problem for you then you dont need the filter. The other odor is from the flowers and starts becoming noticeable around the 3rd week of bloom or whenever your buds start forming. It's caused by terpenes which become terpenoids when mixed with oxygen. That's why the odor is greatest when harvesting and especially during the drying process.

Good choice, many growers swear by thier T-5's. I think most growing use passive intake with smaller grows. The only reasons to use forced air intake (i.e. useing a second fan to push air into the tent) is if you are haveing heat issues,(you shouldn't have a problem useing T-5's) or if you are pulling in fresh air from outside. It may also be used for people adding co2 to thier grow, but I am not at all familiar with co2 technique's. I don't think you will need any additional lighting unless your going to grow your plants over 3 ft.

As long as you get digital ballast, there's virtually no noise. Only the older magnetic ballasts make noise. Useing leds is not much different than useing fluorescents, just a lot more expensive. For a decent led, you'll easily spend about $200+ vs. a 400w hid for as low as $145

I see you picked an avatar, I like it. Lighting really depends on your budget. Why are you against getting an hid or pr perhaps a led?

Yes, that would be good. If I remeber right, that light puts out about 7,000 lumens, which should give you a decent harvest. Ever consider T-5 lights. A 2' 4 bulb fixture like this one would put out 10,000 lumens. http://www.ebay.com/itm/T5-Grow-Light-2-Ft-4-Lamps-DL824-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Bloom-Veg-Daisy-Chain-/221188658934?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337fdf16f6 It comes with the veg. bulbs, just pick up 4 2700k and your set.

Yes, you would mount the fan/filter at the top of your tent on the inside. Carbon filters work better when air is sucked through them rather than blown out. No smell would escape through the bottom do to negative air pressure. With the fan sucking air through the filter and blowing it out of the tent, that air must be replaced and is sucked in through the bottom. This is known as a passive air intake. I always happy to help out a fellow grower and will answer any questions you have if I can.