Hi guys,
I’m about to start my second grow (I’m in Australia). My previous harvest wasn’t the greatest and I was advised to get better or more lights.
I have a 1.2x1.2x2m seahawk tent
Atm I have a viparspectra dimmable 1000w and I’m thinking about getting an extra 600w. I’ll add photos below.
Don’t have much money to spend.
i highly stress Don’t skimp on your lights. you will be happy with a better light. i got 8 different lights before i come across spider farmer lights and am very happy with them. im sure @dbrn32 can guide you in the right direction !
I was looking at the Spider farmer SF2000 would I be ok with only 1? All the tests I have seen are for 4x2 tents mine is a 4x4. I’m in Australia so any USD products kind of break the bank.
@Purosuco i run 2 sf2000 in my tent (4x4) … it depends on how may plants you will be growing in the tent. i originally had a sf 1000 and a sf 2000 in the tent. it can get a bit warm but just run you a couple of fans and you should be fine… here is a pic of my set up… my girls had a ruff go in the start with lack of feeding nutrients but pulled out of the rut. they are about a week or so from harvest now!
Welcome! Great to find another Aussie!
Just finishing my 2nd grow - same tent and first grow was under a Viparspectra 900W - not a bad light, but not a great light. I changed up to a 600W HPS in a Col-Tube for the bulk of the grow - the Vipar was only used at seedling and early veg - it is excellent for that!
A very good LED here will cost upwards of $800.00 - to $1200,00 for excellent lighting.
@Purosuco this was a good light for the $$$ and its on sale right now… but its not dimmable and can run a bit hot sometimes…
KUAREZ 2000 LED Grow Light-Grow Plant Lights off amazon
@Budz420 I’ll have a look at that option. Did you buy it online? Would it be ask too much for a screenshot? Haha
So you changed to the HPS for the last stretch and whole flower stage?
@jack181 you growing photos? I grew autos but thinking about doing photos this time.
That set up is what i would like to get.
And I’ll have a look at the one you said it’s on special.
Thanks mate
I already had an open bat-wing HPS so I just bought the Cool-Tube from Hydro Experts (they don’t like links to shops here). I got the 6 inch duct version. They are very good with stock and pricing.
I ran Autos this time. LED first 2 weeks then HPS until the end. The increase in quality of bud is spectacular.
@Purosuco yes, using OG Kush Feminized in the above pic… here is a pic of blue dream fem in my 4x2 tent with 2 x sf 1000 lights .
To get to recommended par levels with decent led lights isn’t exactly budget friendly. You would want at least 2 sf2000 is that’s the way you decide to go.
@Nicky seems to like Kingbright lights from a company in China. He’s in Canada & gets them off of Alibaba. I’ve never seen one but since I tagged him he’ll be along shortly to advise you on them & their worth.
I like em.
They grow solid bud.
Price is good.
I think building your own is the best but many don’t want to do that so ide say kingbrite or hlg
Isn’t Cutter Electronics in Australia? One of the main sources for diy stuff.
@Nicky how many watts you reckon I need for a 4x4 tent with Kingbrite? Looking to grow 5-6 plants.
I would grow 4 plants at maximum in a 4x4.
You can get away with two 240w boards but I would personally get the Bar light setup for a 4x4. They have it listed in their products.
If I was going with boards and not bars I would go with two 320w. Again the ideal would to just get their 4x4 bar setup.
Tell them I sent you, I think they are just ending Chinese new year so they are just getting back to work.
@Myfriendis410 I’m unaware of cutter
Just looked up their location: Australia. They have a comprehensive line of LED components for the home builder/grower: might be a decent way to set up a light for your space. Especially if you have access to sheet aluminum.
Agreed. Nice catch
Cutter are a very good quality light - but you need fairly deep pockets to get quality lighting. They have my ‘wishlist’ light at $1,200.00
Soooo I ended up buying 2x Spider farmer 2000.
It’s due to arrive next week 
Waiting on some super lemon haze from ILGM. Hope this grow will be as smooth as my previous but with a higher yield this time.
Thank you everyone for their input.
