Upgrading my set up, what to buy first.

Ok so i started my first plant about a month ago, she(i hope) is small about 5 inch but she is still growing,(i have a journal on another form but idk if i cant post a link?) when i started off my grow i was broke, so i went for CFL's and there working but i know if i want some healthier plants i need some upgrades and fortunately my economic situation has improved and i have and additional 200$ to spend i know its not much compared to what i see others invest but i only need enough plants for my personal use,about an OZ a month.

Ok so this is were i need a little advice since i only have 200$ im limited on the things i can buy so, hears my wish list

A grow tent @ 54.95
http://www.amazon.com/Reflective-Mylar-Hydroponics-Hydro-Cabinet/dp/B0049D3J1Q/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1302651402&sr=8-22

A Sun Sytem 150W HPS @ 90.00$ ( i need and HID light)
http://www.amazon.com/Sun-System-Watt-Reflector-Ballast/dp/B00269RWQI/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1302652218&sr=1-1

Fox Farm Trio Nuts@ 50.00
http://www.amazon.com/Fox-Farm-Soil-Nutrient-Trio/dp/B000HY2IXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1302653212&sr=8-1

Inline Fan 115CFM@ 60.00+15(carbon)=75
http://www.amazon.com/Inline-Fan-TT100-115CFM-Speed/dp/B00374RJG4/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1302653997&sr=1-2
I would add 15 to build my own carbon filter

Mataerials to build/maintain my own DWC buckets @ 60.00
I would need the net-mesh pots, a ppm tester, some rockwool, buckets w/lid and the air stone i got a pump.
If i go the DWC i would need the Fox Farms Nutes.

So basically i have a few choices, i cant set up my room in a nice tent fan and light and grow in soil, or i can skip the tent and fan, just get the light and grow a DWC instead of soil. I all ready have nuts for soil so i would not need the Fox Farm if i stick with soil. I also have a third option, get the light and tent skip the fan and grow on some coco idk.

My seeds are just bag seed idk how much a difference ordering seeds would make.

I just want to grow healthiest plants with the money i have available. What do you think is the best way i cant invest my 200$

I already have a timer, ph tester, bat guano, Dr. earth Bud and Bloom, superthirve, assortment of pots, 150W worth of CFL's, 2 small fans, potting soil and rooting powder for when i start clowning.


By the way i just realized growing is addictive, not just MJ but growing in general. Since i germinated my first marijuana seed i have cleaned up my back yard witch was a mess and i started my own garden with squash,melons, tomatoes ,cucumbers, carrots and watermelons i cant wait for that harvest mmmmmmmmm. I wish i could grow MJ out side it so much cheaper.

Not sure where you are at. But here in NorCal, there are an abundance of people who think they can get rich quick and that growing is easy. After buying a bunch of gear they find out a) it's not that easy and b) there isn't always a lot of money to be had by growing. So they end up selling it to local hydro stores or on craigslist. I'd seriously consider buying a used 400 or 600w light. But then you'll have more heat to deal with. In that case maybe you can find a used fan I would advise against used bulbs, but know folks who have had great success with used ballasts and hoods. If used isn't an option I would upgrade in the following order 1) Light 2) fan/airflow 3)tent. Hope this helps!

I would totally cruise craigslist and garage sales like the poster above stated.

If no luck with those then I would choose the tent, fan, light combo and go with soil.

Northern Lights in soil DIY tent and a carbon filter with fan plus a few more cfls

Nothern lights # 5, aurora indica, orange bud are great strains. try humboldt nutes, cheaper and they do the same thing. They have a organic mix and a 3 part setup. Both work great. I would do soil if this is your first time. You can even get Maxipots (3 gallon), http://www.greners.com/maxipot-black-11-4-h-x-9-64-l-x-9-64-w.html
Get saucers of course. I use pro mix #4 (great stuff) easy stuff man. It gets addicting )