Great advice above, much that I followed as I was gearing up for my first grow. I would suggest you start a bit smaller though. Put your 1000 Watt lights away for now, you don't need them. (yet)
First things first, you need some CFL's, or a T5HO for seedlings. After they are rooted and established, (depending on how many you plan on starting with) you need a Veg Light.
I can't say enough good things about T5HO lights...I grow and flower under them with good results. (I'm still "new" too, only my 2nd go in progress now).
Once you have them Vegged, then you can breakout those 1000 Watt lights. Bottom line is....start smaller. You WILL have some issues, and you are still learning so start with a small number of plants and learn from them.
It will save you much frustration and a few are easier to manage when you are starting out.
Just my .02
OMB Reviewed by OMB on . im a first time grower and got a few questions if anyome can PLZ help I just got two 1000w MH / (HPS) lights air cooled digital balest first thing I need to know is how meany plants should I grow under each light I got a good size room. The outhe thing I wanna know is what kind of seed do u recommend for a first time grower I kinda know some things but the more input the better ooh yeah I also would like input on food for my baby for veg and bloom a good soil moss fertalizer to but any thing els you guys and girls can help with just replie to this plz I need ALL Rating: 5