big bang noob

Hi there:
I have one 400w sodium halide, a 4x5ft space and two freshly germinated (three days fronm seed) big bang seeds, both feminised. I have the option of growing hydro, but am not sure I'm ready. My first grow was au naturel grown in a conservatory, with natural daylight and a closet/trash bag for night cycles. *just so you get an idea of my budget*
This isn't my first grow, but my first with a proper grow light. Its a 400w sodium halide with reflector. I also have two small oscillating fans blowing on medium around the plants, and 2mm mylar on the walls. The compost is a mix of 1/6th john innes seed sowing compost, 1/6th multipurpose soilless compost, 2/3 natural soil *we have a lucky stash of dark loamy soil where I live and its ph hovers around 6.5-with a few helpful additives!* I have the light hanging nearly 2ft from the seedlings *more for heat than anything else* I'm worried about burning the seedlings. I live in a naturally cold and wet climate but want to grow indoors. so far am i on the right track? I know its not the best setup by far, but what can i do to improve? my budget is £100 a month, approx. $175 dollars... any suggestions?


edit---sorry, completely forgot this was the grow log thread, pictures to follow (do plan to log this grow from seed to harvest)

Good Luck with your grow...lazyhaze...:thumbsup:

...one small piece of advice...don't let the MH get too close to the seedlings...and ...I found, it helps to offset the plants some; under the light. Don't put them directly under it, and rotate daily...enjoy.

Hello..

What strain are u growing?

Welcome and good luck man. Don't forget to show some pics of your babies and your setup. :)

Puffzter

ahh i have just recieved some big bang in the mail as well (Green house fem.) i plan on making it my next grow! were goning to have to compare notes in the future. supposedly a real good strain.

Oops. Didn't know Big Bang was a strain. Sorry, read up on it now and it seems really nice man. And a 3rd place at Cannabis Cup is not bad.

Again good luck and sorry for being noob. :P

ok, an update.
Now down to one plant, we had to move rooms due to some unexpected visitors, and we lost two. However, the sole remaining plant is flourishing. I-ll post some pictures as soon as i get a photobucket account. The new growroom is under construction.

ps-just got some trainwreck in the mail, so guess whats next!