NECESSARY TOOLS & SUPPLIES
Here is a list of the necessary tools and supplies for this grow in its entirety with prices and where to obtain them.

- Temperature humidity gauge ($8 Wal-Mart)
- pH / EC / TDS pen tester (obtained from Ebay for around $100)
- extra containers or reservoirs (for nutrient changes, fresh mixed nutrient supply, etc.
-magnifying glass (10x or more preferably with built in light $10 at radio shack)
-mixing cup with fluid oz. and cup measurements ($4 Wal-Mart)
-mixing tool
- plenty of rags or towels for spills ($10)
- pH UP / DOWN (liquid solution or crystal based $10)
- good pair of garden clippers ($15)
- lots of Hydroton expanded clay pebbles. ($20)
- PLENTY of black duct tape ($15)
*nutrients are not included in pricing due to a large # of variables.
Total: $182

LIGHTING
For lighting we are using a Sunlight Supply 400W MH mini plant grow light from Buy 400W Econogro Mini Plant Grow Light System Here!
We also purchased a 400W conversion bulb to emulate the blue light spectrum required for vegetative growth. There is a 4" outlet hookup for active extraction of heat using a squirrel cage style fan. This enables us (and the plants) to literally touch the glass underneath if we were so inclined. The fan was $100 and is rated at 256cfm - more than enough for adequate light venting.

Total: $293 shipped.

GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL PARTS AND SUPPLIES: $604.57 - Sounds pricey, but split right down the middle between two people and construction spread out over the span of three months made it possible.