Ok this post of for some of the more experienced in here to give me some advice. So theres lots of reading, and I am hoping someone will take the time to answers my questions in detail. As I am a newbie I am learning this hobby by readings bits and pieces. Here is my delema, like allot of inexperienced people I want a nice room setup for minimal money. Now I know that the amount of cash you put in reflects your outcome! However I really have no cash to put into this. And don't want to invest allot now as it is trial, error, and learning.
My first major hurdle is lighting. I understant that I am going to need more serious light to flower, which is what this is all about. I have a sunsystem dome and 1000 watt bulb. No ballast, chord, socket! I don't think I am going to even need the 1000 watt bulb as I have a small 2X5 area. However I think allot of flourecents alone can not cut it for flowering. So should I go halide or high pressure sodium. Does either produce less heat? What are the benefits of each? Also how much do I really need for a 2X5 space and no more than 2-4 plants? I was think 150watt, maybe 400 would be sufficent. But looking at the cost of the ballasts I cant see getting a 200 watt ballast if I am going to pay close to that for a 400watt. The metal halide seems to be cheaper at $110 for a 400 watt ballast. Does anyone know where I can get the lower wattage 150, 250 and 400 watt hps cheap online, already tried greentrees hydroponics. Looking to comparison shop online. Want cheapest ballast available as I still need venting, and carbon setup. Thanks for you detailed help.
My first major hurdle is lighting. I understant that I am going to need more serious light to flower, which is what this is all about. I have a sunsystem dome and 1000 watt bulb. No ballast, chord, socket! I don't think I am going to even need the 1000 watt bulb as I have a small 2X5 area. However I think allot of flourecents alone can not cut it for flowering. So should I go halide or high pressure sodium. Does either produce less heat? What are the benefits of each? Also how much do I really need for a 2X5 space and no more than 2-4 plants? I was think 150watt, maybe 400 would be sufficent. But looking at the cost of the ballasts I cant see getting a 200 watt ballast if I am going to pay close to that for a 400watt. The metal halide seems to be cheaper at $110 for a 400 watt ballast. Does anyone know where I can get the lower wattage 150, 250 and 400 watt hps cheap online, already tried greentrees hydroponics. Looking to comparison shop online. Want cheapest ballast available as I still need venting, and carbon setup. Thanks for you detailed help.
