# First time grower, which lights **URL:** \ **Category:** Lighting\ **Created:** [March 10, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221 "2018-03-10T11:47:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Royc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/royc/32/427943_2.png) [@Royc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Royc)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/1 "2018-03-10T11:47:48Z")
I’m researching for my first indoor or any grow, and was wondering if a 1,000 watt HPS/MH light is too strong for a 3x3x72 tent. it comes with both bulbs. or is a full spectrum LED better for first timer. From my research it seems that a MH is best for a larger grow and yield ---
**Author:** ![Royc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/royc/32/427943_2.png) [@Royc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Royc)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/2 "2018-03-10T11:51:57Z")
Sorry HPS/MH is dimmable to 600 and 400 Watts ---
**Author:** ![Rexx](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/rexx/32/86889_2.png) [@Rexx](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Rexx)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/3 "2018-03-10T12:45:03Z")
The led will throw off a lot less heat and use way less power something like this would be great in that tent i have two there great . Viparspectra 600w ---
**Author:** ![Royc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/royc/32/427943_2.png) [@Royc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Royc)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/4 "2018-03-10T13:03:14Z")
Thanks Rexx ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/5 "2018-03-10T13:53:12Z")
1000 watt hid too big for that. 600 is pushing it, but can be done. You would most likely want an air cooled hood there. 400 watt probably most common an manageable in 3x3. ---
**Author:** ![Royc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/royc/32/427943_2.png) [@Royc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Royc)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/6 "2018-03-10T14:28:27Z")
It’s adjustable 1,000-600-400 so if I set it at 400 watts I should be ok. ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/7 "2018-03-10T15:16:03Z")
My understanding is the 600 watt is more efficient than the 1,000 watt FYI. ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/8 "2018-03-10T15:21:54Z")
I’m really behind on what’s out there for hid and how it works. But I feel like doing so causes a spectral shift that’s not in your favor, and creates more waste heat. All we’re saying is that you can get a lighter better suited for your space, most likely at lower cost. You’re obviously free to do as you please, sounds like your mind was already made up. ---
**Author:** ![Royc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/royc/32/427943_2.png) [@Royc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Royc)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/9 "2018-03-10T16:28:21Z")
Your right, I should have asked before ordering. well a couple of grows it’ll pay for itself and I’ll retire it. ---
**Author:** ![dbrn32](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dbrn32/32/533801_2.png) [@dbrn32](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dbrn32)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/10 "2018-03-10T17:10:52Z")
No biggie. Putting it in a bigger space would be a good option too. If and when the time comes anyway. ---
**Author:** ![daddydays](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/daddydays/32/95541_2.png) [@daddydays](https://ilgmforum.com/u/daddydays)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/first-time-grower-which-lights/18221/11 "2018-03-10T17:15:06Z")
personally I would go with viparspectra