yeah me too.i got one 1000 hps and i use a 4x4 area.i got 12 plants going and i use soil mixed with perlite.i keep my plants in 3 gallon containers and they are sitting on top of a wood pallet which is inside a plastic kiddie pool.i keep the water level about three inches and im using wick system.plants are growing great.only bought a hps light for like 400 bucks and a good fan for like 25 bucks.most fun ive had since i was a kid