Thats the thing about t5s though you dont need the whole spectrum of light you just need 2 red and blue. HPS and MH!! I grow with both and personally the t5s do the job but....... The HPS and MH show way more results then a T5. When you grow with T5 you dont get all the lumen it says you do...
In the condition i use im my room if i veg. for 8 weeks i would have plants bigger then me!
Last batch i grew i had 2 plants about 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide and i only veg. for about 3 to 4. some plants depending on the strain 2-3
They do and that would be perfect for you get a 4'x4' flood table and reservoir to match and youll beable to fit over 35 plants easy my 2'x2' table does i think 18 in 5 inch squar cups
MV? and you will need an HPS to flower. MH is useless... Only for VEG
And what to he said 400 isnt enough but moving it is if you only want one light get a light rail or track an have it move back and forth. My last harvest was 65 plants 5 flood and drain systems back to back. with 1 400 watt...
Oh ya and an easy cool light relector or anything like that would be way too big for a space like that the light that comes in that kit is a Mini Floralux its all in one with the ballast connected to the back so its easily portable.
If you want i can personally solve all of your problems and save you money.
I bought a system from hydroponic Homes Inc. HydroponicHomes.com I bought a grow box and i love it thats why i advertise their items. But anyways they sell closet Kits. If you buy a 250 watt light air coolable thats...
white is the best for any kind of plants. if mylar kinks or gets creased it can burn you plants from making a light reflection on one part of the plant. I recommend White or Getting Bubble foil from home depot because that cant crease easily.