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New here and very first grow

Okay so this is my first ever attempt, I know I don’t have exactly the proper stuff pot light yadda yadda but money is tight and I’m working with the things I have. How’s it looking? Friendly advice and suggestions welcome thank you!
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Honestly it’s a light that goes on a computer desk, my next step is to buy one of the 300watt/400watt bulbs to go in it. My gf got this tent the other day after I’ve been showing her this lil guy for a little bit now. It was a nice surprise, I e been looking things up and stuff but it’s nice to hear from people who have actually done this
 
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Arose_Buddy said:
Oh and sorry the light is about 12-20inches away
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ok, well i’m sure some growers can help with light choices for the price range you need to stay in,..
well that’s a keeper girlfriend, she’s thoughtful and wants you to be successful..
just hang out as more members will come to your thread..
 
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Arose_Buddy said:
my next step is to buy one of the 300watt/400watt bulbs to go in it.
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what tent size is that ?

Usually for a tent size you'll find a range of 2 to 3 models per brand with various size and power output
models with more watt will usually offer a more even light coverage and light dispersion near tent border but you may not use them 100% close to the plants.

here a few of the most used and rather cheap led brand:

spider farmer, viparspectra, hlg, vivosun , ac infinity, mars hydro, phlizon, lumatek

have a look at their officials web site and compare.

they all have their tweaks regarding the spectrum, led layout and whatever, but truth is when it come to comparing the end results with panel equivalent in power you won't see much difference.

( i'm with spider farmer, i like the simplicity of their fixtures and their sf2000 panel have the best dimension for my 2x3 )

(i would avoid mars hydro older models , it's not uncommon some people got some eletrical issue with them, and also i think most new viparspectra models are not all fully dimmable but just with step)
 
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There are gonna be quite a few lights to choose amazon has a full spectrum light 1000 watts for about 50 bucks use banana water tea and coffee grounds once a week when watering you'll be fine until you get somemore money to put into your grow
 
#11
The brands of panels that @HerbalEdu mentioned are good brands, but you also have small manufacturers who do a very good job like lientec-led small German firm. Its my led pannel .
 
#12
I have nothing against big firms, but I think it's important to point out that some small ones do as well as big firms.
 
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figolus said:
The brands of panels that @HerbalEdu mentioned are good brands, but you also have small manufacturers who do a very good job like lientec-led small German firm. Its my led pannel .
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matter with small new brand is if they don't sell enough fixtures they may close anytime and your warranty might go to the toilet.

that's one of the reason i prefer well established brands
 
#14
Thank you everyone so far! And the tent is a 2x2 I think! I’ll check some of those brands you guys mentioned for light and I’ll update everyone once I get something!
 
#15
Yes, I agree with you, I think it's a shame that we don't talk about them enough.
 
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Arose_Buddy said:
Thank you everyone so far! And the tent is a 2x2 I think! I’ll check some of those brands you guys mentioned for light and I’ll update everyone once I get something!
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for a 2x2 you'll find 100W 150W and 200W fixtures that will fit in depending brands.

(i would personnaly go with 150W or 200W for a 2x2)
 
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for exemple:

100W:

2026 Newest Version Spider Farmer® SF1000 100W Full-Spectrum Dimmable LED Grow Light For 2×2’/3×3′ - Spider Farmer Official

Spider Farmer SF1000 Full-Spectrum Dimmable LED grow light uses Premium Bridgelux diodes with a professional spectrum for indoor garden plants.
www.spider-farmer.com www.spider-farmer.com

150W:
www.viparspectra.com

XS1500 PRO

Discover ViparSpectra online store. Buy high quality LED grow lights, grow tents and grow tools. Free shipping. Fast delivery. Best customer service.
www.viparspectra.com www.viparspectra.com

200W:

2026 Spider Farmer SF2000Pro Bridgelux high-efficiency LED

Upgraded to Premium Bridgelux high-efficiency LEDs while maintaining the same output, uniformity, and reliable performance. Coverage: Coverage: 3′X3′
www.spider-farmer.com www.spider-farmer.com

but all brands got some equivalence
 
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Someone had also said to water it with fish tank water? I haven’t but what are thoughts on that? right now at this point all it’s got has been filtered water
 
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Arose_Buddy said:
Someone had also said to water it with fish tank water? I haven’t but what are thoughts on that? right now at this point all it’s got has been filtered water
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fish and plant do work great together:
en.wikipedia.org

Aquaponics - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

but i think you might need a certain amount of fish to pee and poop in the water related to the amount of plants you feed to be real efficient.
 
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