Hey guys, this is also my first post. :smokin:
There are definitely some friendly and intelligent people here. Good to finally be able to post.

This is my first grow which seems to be going fairly well so far, well, except for the fact that I'm lacking a proper grow light.
(Yes, I'm aware that's quite the problem as I'm smoking a joint to ease the stress.) :stoned:
I've done quite a bit of reading, and if you take any time out of your schedule to give me advice I would be more than greatful.

Anyway, as usual I have a few questions:
-Has anyone heard anything good on digital ballasts? Are the built in fans actually worth the cost?
-I see a few 400 watt HPS' on ebay; Are the quality on these trustworthy?
If you have any links on some nice lights, definitely send them this way. I'm open to any and all suggestions.
-Unfortunately the Hydroponics store won't be open until Tuesday and I'm stressing hardcore. Should I put them outside until then?

The plants are currently in.. well, the middle of my room. They were still in the germination/sprouting stage a day ago - I just today found them sprouting from the soil. I'm tempted to move them outside tomorrow so they get some sort of dosage of light. As far as this grow goes, they'll probably have another room to themselves, but I'll be building a grow box in the mean time. Unfortunately, my buddy has a 400 watt lamp he was going to let me borrow but lent it out to someone who hasn't even taken it out of the box after 3 months. Bastards.

I'm trying to keep the price around the $200 dollar range, but if it's worth it I'll definitely consider it. How many lights do you think 400 watts can cover as far as HPS goes?

*My soil - a little dense. In fact, way more dense than I'd like. Even though the PH tested 6.3-6.7, I already bought more soil and a bag of pearlite as well as a new set of same sized pots. I plan on doing a 2/3 to 1/3 ratio of Soil/Pearlite and transplanting them when they get a little stronger and when I get some light on them.

*My supplies - I have a digital thermometer with a wire-sensor attatchment. I also have a timer, superthrive, fertilizer, a PH kit and even temporarily; a large room. The only thing I'm really missing is my light. I also have a few fans as well as a swamp cooling A/C that I can run if need be.

*My strain - It's my first grow so I'm basically using bag seed.. it's mersh bag seed, but seed nonetheless. The seeds I picked were based on their shape, meaty-ness and color. I already have 12 more seeds germinating but I plan on weeding out the good from the bad. I do hope it turns out to be good bud though! :rasta:
(I don't think it possible to grow 18 plants with 400 watts.. but I could easily be wrong.)

I appreciate all the help guys.. as promised:
The Grim Reefer Reviewed by The Grim Reefer on . Grim's first Grow ! Hey guys, this is also my first post. :smokin: There are definitely some friendly and intelligent people here. Good to finally be able to post. This is my first grow which seems to be going fairly well so far, well, except for the fact that I'm lacking a proper grow light. (Yes, I'm aware that's quite the problem as I'm smoking a joint to ease the stress.) :stoned: I've done quite a bit of reading, and if you take any time out of your schedule to give me advice I would be more than Rating: 5