I have decided to just build my own... I was saw a video with the tent size I want and it is HUGE! Way more room than I want to dedicate to this thing. I will probably just build it will PVC and some of this Panda Film. Googled "DIY Grow Tent" and found some nice videos and threads that show...
The quality is a concern on mine too... However I am seeing much of the same across the internet, unless you have some serious coin to drop. If it gets me through this first grow I will be satisfied. As for the tent being light tight I am sure it is something I could solve with duct tape :D
How about this?!
http://www.accesshydroponic.com/600-Watt-MH-HPS-Grow-Light-6-inch-Air-Cooled-Reflector.html
or
http://www.accesshydroponic.com/600-Watt-HPS-MH-Light-System-6-inch-Air-Cool-Tube-Kit.html
How's this?
http://www.accesshydroponic.com/600-Watt-MH-HPS-Grow-Light-Electronic-Ballast-Universal-Reflector.html
It is around the same price, only about 20 dollars more. With the cash I saved building my own hydro I can buy this and still be under budget.
This is my first grow, and I have been doing nothing but research for the past few weeks and I think I have everything picked out. I am just looking for some input!
4x4x6.5 Grow Tent
http://www.accesshydroponic.com/dark-room-48x48x78-inch-hydroponic-grow-tent.html
400 Watt HPS/MH with an...