"also, lumatek ballasts have a "dimmer" option whitch allows you to run a 1000w ballast at or around a 600w power consumption rate..if you can afford the $ for a lumatek 1000w, i'd do it .that way you'll always have enough light."
The dimming option on the new electronic ballasts are also...
most grow stores have the 20lb tank available, its usually a 145-160 dollar deposit on the tank. You also might have to set an account with the grow store but a fake name takes care of that. other than the tank, all you need is a regulator which is gonna run $130
after that, set that thing up...
advanced nutrience's pH perfect line of nutrients are going to be available in the US after the 1st of the year.
the kush specific nute is specifically designed for the kush strain. even though most of A.N line is specific for ganja.