Hello,

doomsayer - Welcome to the best hobby around!

In answer to your question on smell, alot of your "problem" can be controlled from the get-go, by choosing an appropriate strain.

Some strains (such as East Coast Sour Diesel) can have such a heavy aroma that it would be very hard to hide your plants, regardless of a carbon scrubber (air purifier) or not.

There are also strains that have a very mild aroma, such as [u]Northern Lights[/]. This strain has been recommended by many people, many times over, as the best low odor strain. It also is a very forgiving strain, that can put up with the stress that comes along with a persons first couple grows.

I do suggest purchasing a good carbon scrubber and run all of your exhaust through it. If you are still concerned with smell you can impliment the use of an ozone generator, but I strongly suggest you read up on how to safely use one in the confines of your apartment. To much exposure to ozone can be detrimental to your health.

Take care

Peace