Okay, I am a greenhorn when it comes to serious growing. I've grown outdoor and had window plants before, but I'm looking to get just a bit more serious. I'll run you through my proposed set-up, and I'd like some input on how you think it will work.

The Set-up:

2 strains - Black Domina - Blueberry.

1st cabinet - 3' x 3' homemade hydro* with a 3' high 1000w HP Sodium bulb (10,000 lumens) for flowering (12 hrs light)

2nd cabinet - 2' x 2' homemade hydro* with 2' high 400w metal halide (9,997 lumens) for smaller plants/clones (18 hrs)

*homemade hydro - aquariums (lightproofed) with pots in styrofoam floating atop the water, herb planted in pots in clean peat gravel, aerator hose, fan blowing accross

Walls of cabinets to be flat white as it is said to reflect more light than aluminem foil/safety blankets.

I have an AutoCAD drawing of the bitch if anyone needs clarification on what exactly the setup looks like.

CONCERNS:
The lumens remain consistent (close enough), so I don't THINK the light change should cause any problems.

Hydroponics - the system seems fairly airtight in theory, but I've only used soil up to this point... are there any crucial factors I should know about hydro (changing water, consistent temps, transplanting tips, etc)

Plant Spacing - I am giving them basically 1 square foot each in my 12hr cabinet, and I don't know if this is enough! Obviously I want to have a good harvest if I'm gonna put in the time to set this up. I could leave them unpruned, or prune them... doesn't matter to me, I just want the best yield possible out of the set space.

Cost of running lights - Chances are I will be renting a place while I have this set-up, and I don't want the hydro bill jump enough to raise suspision. Any estimates on the cost of running these lights (400w sylvania MH, 1000w HPS).

This is not yet set up, so by all means post your suggestions/improvements... I will be getting this project under way in May... and it'd be nice to learn as much as possible before then.

1 Last Thing... I want input, but only if you actually know what you are talking about. Don't post what you think 'would work better' unless you know your shit! Let's see what you've got...

BLAZE ON!:jointsmile:
chron-tron Reviewed by chron-tron on . Grow Plans... Good? Bad? Check it... Okay, I am a greenhorn when it comes to serious growing. I've grown outdoor and had window plants before, but I'm looking to get just a bit more serious. I'll run you through my proposed set-up, and I'd like some input on how you think it will work. The Set-up: 2 strains - Black Domina - Blueberry. 1st cabinet - 3' x 3' homemade hydro* with a 3' high 1000w HP Sodium bulb (10,000 lumens) for flowering (12 hrs light) 2nd cabinet - 2' x 2' homemade hydro* with 2' high 400w metal halide Rating: 5