New guy with a light question

Stone Age said:

I'm about to start my first grow, and the idea was to keep to a limited budget. I decided that instead of buying a grow tent or two, I would use the bathtub in an unused bathroom (I'll be using fabric pots; I'm not going to fill the bathtub with dirt ).

I'm going with autoflowers, and I think that I should have plenty of room for two plants, but I'd really like to be able to squeeze three in there if possible.

So here's the issue: I've already bought a Mars TS 600 light. But after doing a bit more research, it looks like maybe I should have just bitten the bullet and got a bigger light, and/or maybe one with better LEDs, like maybe an Aglex or a Spider Flower?

So I guess what I'm wondering is, can I get a respectable yield by buying a second 600w light to cover three plants, or should I cut my losses and spring for something maybe in the 2000w range?

In case you were wondering, the autoflower seeds that I bought are Zkittelz and Northern Lights from ILGM (the Zkittlez are OTW), Girl Scout Cookies from MSNL, and White Widow from Ministry of Cannabis. I'll start with the first three I receive.

TIA, and I'm also open to questions or criticism regarding any other aspects of my plans.

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Stone Age said:

I'm about to start my first grow, and the idea was to keep to a limited budget. I decided that instead of buying a grow tent or two, I would use the bathtub in an unused bathroom (I'll be using fabric pots; I'm not going to fill the bathtub with dirt ).

I'm going with autoflowers, and I think that I should have plenty of room for two plants, but I'd really like to be able to squeeze three in there if possible.

So here's the issue: I've already bought a Mars TS 600 light. But after doing a bit more research, it looks like maybe I should have just bitten the bullet and got a bigger light, and/or maybe one with better LEDs, like maybe an Aglex or a Spider Flower?

So I guess what I'm wondering is, can I get a respectable yield by buying a second 600w light to cover three plants, or should I cut my losses and spring for something maybe in the 2000w range?

In case you were wondering, the autoflower seeds that I bought are Zkittelz and Northern Lights from ILGM (the Zkittlez are OTW), Girl Scout Cookies from MSNL, and White Widow from Ministry of Cannabis. I'll start with the first three I receive.

TIA, and I'm also open to questions or criticism regarding any other aspects of my plans.

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Stone Age said:

I'm about to start my first grow, and the idea was to keep to a limited budget. I decided that instead of buying a grow tent or two, I would use the bathtub in an unused bathroom (I'll be using fabric pots; I'm not going to fill the bathtub with dirt ).

I'm going with autoflowers, and I think that I should have plenty of room for two plants, but I'd really like to be able to squeeze three in there if possible.

So here's the issue: I've already bought a Mars TS 600 light. But after doing a bit more research, it looks like maybe I should have just bitten the bullet and got a bigger light, and/or maybe one with better LEDs, like maybe an Aglex or a Spider Flower?

So I guess what I'm wondering is, can I get a respectable yield by buying a second 600w light to cover three plants, or should I cut my losses and spring for something maybe in the 2000w range?

In case you were wondering, the autoflower seeds that I bought are Zkittelz and Northern Lights from ILGM (the Zkittlez are OTW), Girl Scout Cookies from MSNL, and White Widow from Ministry of Cannabis. I'll start with the first three I receive.

TIA, and I'm also open to questions or criticism regarding any other aspects of my plans.

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Hollatchaboy said:

I'm about to start my first grow, and the idea was to keep to a limited budget..... throw that idea right out the window. Lol

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Stone Age said:

Update: I decided to go with a HLG 260 kit. Ordered yesterday from HLG. With the RIU10 discount, it was $332 with free shipping.

Also, my Northern Lights from ILGM should arrive today. At least I have a light that I can start the seedlings with, until the HLG arrives. I'm guessing I should dim the HLG when I switch over to it, and then gradually turn it up?

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