HPS are not really that good for growing as I've discovered, they are more for the flowering stage, what you need is a 1000w metal hallide for the growing stages then change the bulb to ya hps on ya flowering and budding stages.

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cb.
DJ Coolbreeze79 Reviewed by DJ Coolbreeze79 on . 1000W HPS enough??? I'm starting a room that is about 6' x 9' the celing is only 6'4'' and it's a basement project. i found a 1000W HPS on Ebay for a great deal. i want to know if i have enough light to grow 10 plants ( shiva skunk ) or do i need to get more. thanks for your help . ever wonder how high a chipmunks voice would be if he took a solid hit of helium? Rating: 5