I actually had some posts in the led help thread and hansbrick was very nice to me and helped me a lot. he suggested i start a thread here since there is more traffic. so here goes.
I have some growing experience in my past but it's been over 6 years now if not more. I have an idea of what I'm doing but a lot has changed and I'm definitely a little rusty. I'd really appreciate some direction and advice.
I'm thinking get 2 400 watt mars II as hansbrick suggested. after a little more research that seems pretty solid and i think i can get a pair for around $400? Are the fans loud? any suggestions on where to order em from? i don't mind e-bay but it makes me a little nervous because of the record of it and because i don't really know who i'm getting it from and if it is even what it says it is. clearly i need a filter and a fan, again suggestions? i'd like something quite as well. lol sorry i just used to run down to the store a long time ago but now they don't have what i really need and the cost would be a whole lot more. i figure i'll grab a tent as well, probably do the 4x2x5 even though that seems kind of short to me since i'll probably need like a foot or two of space between the light and the girls? but i'll give it a go if you all think it's possible and since i don't think the auto's get as tall. it's strange feeling like a noob again
any idea about a co2 option? and i guess i'll order from DP seeds as they seem to be real popular and apparently turn out well and are hardy in case i'm not as good as i used to be with the girls
it's been a while.
as for nutes, i always liked ff stuff what do you all work with for the auto's? it seems as though the auto's really don't want that much in the way of nutes since they are kind of sensitive to it? i think i saw a nice post from tang giving a feeding schedule although i would think each strain would vary. can you get pro mix in smaller packages? lol i never got anything less than a bale. i almost forgot about getting a ph meter... again suggestions? i think that should cover everything.
I'm really excited to get going again, it's been way too long for me and i feel overdue. I'm glad i have such a nice resource in this site available as well. again thanks a million i really do appreciate the assistance.
I have some growing experience in my past but it's been over 6 years now if not more. I have an idea of what I'm doing but a lot has changed and I'm definitely a little rusty. I'd really appreciate some direction and advice.
I'm thinking get 2 400 watt mars II as hansbrick suggested. after a little more research that seems pretty solid and i think i can get a pair for around $400? Are the fans loud? any suggestions on where to order em from? i don't mind e-bay but it makes me a little nervous because of the record of it and because i don't really know who i'm getting it from and if it is even what it says it is. clearly i need a filter and a fan, again suggestions? i'd like something quite as well. lol sorry i just used to run down to the store a long time ago but now they don't have what i really need and the cost would be a whole lot more. i figure i'll grab a tent as well, probably do the 4x2x5 even though that seems kind of short to me since i'll probably need like a foot or two of space between the light and the girls? but i'll give it a go if you all think it's possible and since i don't think the auto's get as tall. it's strange feeling like a noob again

any idea about a co2 option? and i guess i'll order from DP seeds as they seem to be real popular and apparently turn out well and are hardy in case i'm not as good as i used to be with the girls
as for nutes, i always liked ff stuff what do you all work with for the auto's? it seems as though the auto's really don't want that much in the way of nutes since they are kind of sensitive to it? i think i saw a nice post from tang giving a feeding schedule although i would think each strain would vary. can you get pro mix in smaller packages? lol i never got anything less than a bale. i almost forgot about getting a ph meter... again suggestions? i think that should cover everything.
I'm really excited to get going again, it's been way too long for me and i feel overdue. I'm glad i have such a nice resource in this site available as well. again thanks a million i really do appreciate the assistance.