3 x 3 means you have a 9 square foot growing area. Optimal is 7,000 to 7,500 or higher lumens per square foot. So 9 x 7,000 = 63,000 Lumens for optimal growth. Some of the better HID's can produce 125 lumens per watt. Now after all the numbers, I would go with a 400w light and make sure to kept ventilation and cooling good.

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GreenThumbDoc Reviewed by GreenThumbDoc on . what size light do i need? hello i am a new to growing indoors. i have a rubbermaid setup for veg and a 3' x 3' closet for flower. im just wondering what size hps light ill need to grow 2 plants in that area? Rating: 5