I have a question about lighting.

I was considering growing a good 2, maybe 3 plants in a nice sized walk in closet. The room will definetly support 2 - 3 plants plus MANY MANY more, but i still don't want to go overboard, even though i have the space

I was thinking of a 250 watt HID light, that should EASILY cover 2 plants, that will grow at max, maybe 2 cubic feet.

My question is, would this be a good light to go with for the setup i am currently going for?

T5 Fluorescent & HID Grow Lights for Plants from ACF Greenhouses
Here is the link of the website, but for those who dont want to go there, ill just copy and paste exactly what im looking at:


Mini Sun 250 HPS (28,500 lumens) Price: $165

The Mini Sun lights are among the most economical lights available, but you still get the quality you have come to expect from Sunlight Supply. These lights feature a 95% reflective (top in the industry), spectral pebble insert that gives you better light distribution than painted reflectors. HID light comes prewired and completely assembled.

Includes: built in ballast, 250 or 400 HID bulb, and mounting hangers. Size 24" x 12". Requires 110/120 volt outlet. Weight: 250 is 26 lbs., 400 is 30 lbs.


Anyway, any thoughts? I definetly plan on maximixing the potential of all my light, and don't plan to waste any of it. so on 2 plants, 2 ft in size max, would this light be sufficent?

Also, it says it includes a ballast with the light, all prewired, so i assume that would save me tremendous costs, for someone who wants to just grow 2 plants for personal use.

Thanks in advance!
MrWhite Reviewed by MrWhite on . Lighting question I have a question about lighting. I was considering growing a good 2, maybe 3 plants in a nice sized walk in closet. The room will definetly support 2 - 3 plants plus MANY MANY more, but i still don't want to go overboard, even though i have the space I was thinking of a 250 watt HID light, that should EASILY cover 2 plants, that will grow at max, maybe 2 cubic feet. My question is, would this be a good light to go with for the setup i am currently going for? T5 Fluorescent & HID Rating: 5