Hi, You can get a rubbermaid hydro set up around $50 on ebay or if you and your DH are handy then you can make your own for next to nothing (check the cannabis FAQs I believe there are instructions on how to build one). Personally I don't think anyone just starting out with growing should go out and spend a lot of money its kind of like buying high end exercise equipment and nothing is more discouraging then spending a lot and have one mistake ruin a whole grow.