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Most people don't realize that they make grow tents in all sizes that are already perfect and a lot less hassle than building your own box and lining it. How big of an area do you plan on using? 2-3 plants can be any size, how tall do you want yours? probably 2-3' tops, but you might just do one large plant and top and train or scrog it and put it in a larger pot. Larger pots equals larger plants equal larger buds. How much bud do you want per cropping?
Fluorescent lights alone are a waste for budding unless you like fluffy bud. only as a last resort if there was no other option. I'm a fan of LED, and if you are looking for just a simple setup, then its perfect. You can end up spending a bunch of cash on fixtures and bulbs for cfl's, when you could have spent a little more cash upfront and got a light that will last 10 years. HID will work better than fluoro's anyday. For a small operation its easy to get an LED comparable to an HID, but more up front costs. You can start with fluoro's and always add a real light later. If so I would get some t5 fluoro's, and then be able to use those as side lighting later on.
Warning: tons of junk LED's out there, they look tempting but will be garbage. Don't just run out and buy an LED grow light.
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ill have another look around, i dont want them to be too big, i want a decent harvest, but im not expeting loads because its my first grow, any other tips?