Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I've already been looking at hydro systems and have been looking at lighting - the only thing is I don't know that I can afford both. If I had to choose between hydro with CFLs or soil with better lights, which would be the best choice?

Scarlet, I see that you mention HPS, which is of course cheaper than MH - and I've pretty much only been looking at MH. It seems most things I read say it's ok to veg with CFL or HPS, but flowering should have MH instead of HPS, or as a last resort lots of CFLs. If HPS works well for veg and flowering, I might could manage both. But that also brings me to heat issues. What would an HPS or MH light do in that little room heat wise? I've read a couple how-to's for moving the ballast to a remote location, but I don't know how realistic that would be for my situation.

If I buy a commercial aero system, I'm looking at either a General Hydroponics Rainforest-36 or an American Agritech Aero 4 Hydrogarden. And of course I'm reading the posts and pricing out all the pieces for the do-it-youself bucket system.

Either way, I have to get through this grow first so I've got some time on that. But if it does come to making a choice between hydro with CFLs or soil with HPS, any advice?

Thanks again, puddle, bejay and Scarlet.