Hello,

I am surprised that you have researched enough to learn about HID lighting, but have not run across fluoros.

Fluorescent lights work for growing. You will be able to pull off a whole grow with just fluoros, however your harvest will not compare to what if could have been with a HID.

Fluoros are going to end up costing you at least half as much as the light if not more.

Just save your cash and buy the HID. Otherwise you will end up kicking yourself in the ass.

Take care.

Peace