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I didn't want to make a new thread about it, so could someone suggest the best setup (Fan, ballast and reflector) for an HPS lamp for an area of about 5x5 feet?

Any specific type? Glossy, perhaps?

So, the optimal light temperatures for Vegetation and Flowering would be 6500k and 2700k, respectively? And I should try to get the highest wattage I can (Within reason), so as to get the most Lumens, right?

So basically, what I need for a successful (As in comparable to the harvest of plants grown under HPS or MH) CFL grow is lots of lights in lots of places, right? Whereas, if I got a HPS or MH lamp, I'd need just a couple over the plants? EDIT: Also, if one were to use a 6500k lamp for...

Theoretically, one could do the same thing with a large trash-can, a large pot, some dirt, lights installed through holes in the lid and a fan(s) installed in the side for cooling/ventilation?

It really is. This site is awesome. It's a terrific resource and I think I really could learn a ton from it.

Alright, I've got a problem/question. My plans for a grow room don't include solid walls (2x4s arranged, then wrapped on both sides with a reflective, insulating material, to create small, joined rooms), so Paints would be a problem. If I'm using CFLs for my grow, what is the best material to...