cfls will work, many of my first grows were cfl only grows and i got fair amounts of bud.. how ever the intensity of hids will hands down give you more bud every time. in your small area you can still use hids but you dont need a very high powered one, i would recomend getting a 100- 250 watt hps. if heat becomes an issue their are some excellent home made cool tube guides on and around here :jointsmile: