Yes, we had a FAR, FAR worse person (a term to be used loosely, in this case) just recently. But he's a loser and as losers do, he LOST. Have a swell weekend.
You could also think about the slightly smaller hlg 100, runs about $150. A little pricer than the spiderfarm/mars hydro, but seems superior quality and service is actually offered. Good luck.
I had my friend put together a diy ONA bucket. Took a 5 gal bucket, drilled 30 holes or so top in the top half of the bucket all along the circumference. Bought some soil moist (available at most hydro/hardware stores) and a gallon of ona. Mixed that in the bucket. Bought a small Honeywell fan...
UI, many of those potting soils come with nutes in them, usually enough for several months so adding any extra is asking for trouble. Wait a few months before adding any supplemental nutrients. Many growers use MG and are just fine. Canna-specific nutes are nice but by NO means necessary. Good...
There are some pretty good videos and great cannabis growing info from Dr Bruce Bugbee at Utah State University where they have a license and lab to study cannabis. I believe one of his vids addresses light requirements/spectrum vis-a-vis Mary Jane. I've seen these same YouTube vids referenced...
Hey, I bought a couple hlg100 v2 for a little closet grow im doing. Cost about $300 total. Not alot of light but should do the job for a 2'x4'. Might get a third for flowering. Im on a tight budget too ;) Have a great Sunday!