The instructions that came on the CD that came with the kit were very lacking. I use to germinate in a paper towel but the last few I did in a small cup and that seemed just as good if not better, at least for dirt.

I just finished up cleaning up the rocks, I even sorted them so that I can put a few of the bigger ones on the bottom. I bought PH test strips, they're for fish tanks but I suppose they'll do till I can get something better.

As for the water, I boiled tap water in a stainless still pot. I haven't added any nutes yet, but I have a bottle of Liquid Grow (7-9-5) which I hope will be good for the first stage.

I would love to have better lights, right now I have one CFL to come down from the top and two 2 Ft. Wallmart Gro Lights which I was planning on using for side light. The electricity in my room is a bit touchy so I think I better stick with Floro lights. I do know how much light can make a difference but I wouldn't want to burn anything down. My real goal is just to keep myself in smoke so hopefully what I have will be enough. I may get a couple more of the 2' lights once I start seeing some green though.

Thanks alot for your help, this sight is great but it sure helps to have a question answered.