If your a first time grower maybe you should try soil first to see the stages of plant growth and to get a "harvest" under your belt before going hydro. I have a grow light system for sale here at http://boards.cannabis.com/showthrea...879#post477879

Here is a list of good hydro stores I have compiled for you.

Better Grow Hydro
www.bghydro.com

Cheap Hydroponics
www.cheaphydroponics.com

Discount Hydroponics
www.discounthydro.com

Green Coast Hydroponics
www.gchydro.com

Hydro Empire
www.hydroempire.com

Hydroponics Warehouse
www.hydrowarehouse.com

Inside Sun
www.insidesun.com

Maryland Hydroponics
www.mdhydro.com

Worm's Way
www.wormsway.com

And here is a list of materials that I used to make a grow chamber. You can always adjust to the size you need.

- 3/4"x4'x8' Particle Board
- White Tile (For Flooring)
- Door Hinges
- Door Pull Handle
- Cam Lock (To Lock For Security)
- Eave Vent (For Passive Intake)
- Smoke Detector (Well That's Obvious With Grow Lights Inside)
- Door Sealant Tape (To Block Light From Entering Door You Will Make)
- Aluminum Tape (I Used To Tape Up Mylar At Corners)
- White Paint (For Outside Of Box To Make It Fit In With House And Surroundings)
- Silicone Sealant (To Seal Corners Of Inside Of Box After Nailing Or Screwing)

Total Cost At Home Depot Or Lowe's $137.00

Hope I was of help and good luck to you. If you have any questions just e-mail me and I'll be glad to help you out.