well for 10 id get a 600watt!a 400watt is good for 6 maybe upto 8 but it all depends on how you wana grow,a 10 plant sog for example would be ok under a 400 watt hps but you might aswell just get a 600watter,that'll be ok for 10, plus more watts=more lumens which usually = bigger yeild.you should try and get one which takes both mh and hps bulbs if you planning on using the light from start to finish.