8 feet tall
2 feet deep (26" actually)
6 feet wide
I have 1 400w MH with a HPS conversion bulb from last grow, and was "loaned" a 600w HPS from a friend, with an old bulb - had plans to remove the 400 and run two 600's, and grow 20 or 30 plants in this area. Now Im reconsidering - here is what I have so far:
about 25 plants (clones, all about 4" tall) in a single 24"x24" ebb and flow (MegaGarden by Hydrofarm) and the ones that didnt fit are on the side in grow rock as well in temporary space using a dishwashing tub. I hand water them, the ebb&flo are on a timer.
All these are under the single 400w MH because my buddies 600w was humming loudly, and kept sounding like it was arcing and was making me nervous.
So what do you think I should use for lighting? I have been debating the following:
1) get another 400w but a HPS not MH and run two 400w systems side by side for good light distribution, or
2) get a single 1000w system in there and light up the room like a UFO. I have read and heard and been told that a 1000w bulb can make a remarkable difference in growth (size and speed) and that the buds are much tighter and better than under a 400w or even 2 400w in same area. - Anyone have thoughts on that? Can my room handle a 1000w light? Seems it would be too bright - and the heat would require investing in a set of additional fans and ducting to air-cool it or the room would probably average about 95F.
Time is of the essence, so any advice appreciated soon
Goo
