Setting up my very first operation. 4 x 8 tent

Im going to be attempting to grow for the very first time and Im trying to gather a list of all the things im going to need for the initial setup. I would say my price range is about $2000 give or take.. I wanted to go with a 4 x 8 Gorilla Shorty, I always heard Gorilla brand was one of the best in the industry (Tell me if im wrong).

Shorty 4x8 Grow Tent - Short Grow Tent | Gorilla Grow Tent

My buddy who has grow experience suggested 1000 watt HPS bulbs for flowering and im currently trying to find which ballast to go with. I was thinking about this one,

Gorilla DE PRO SERIES Commercial Grow Light | HPS/CMH Compatible (gorillagrowtent.com)

Im seeing different things online as far as how much wattage I need for my space. Will I be able to use one ballast with a 1000w bulb or will I need 2 seperate ones to cover 32 square feet.

Please give me any reccomendation as far as specific specs I will need to keep in mind for my 4 x 8 tent, along with any other products you guys can suggest for me as far as carbon filter, ph tester, etc.

Any help would be great.

Why such a short tent? Go for the tallest tent you can fit in your room.

well said, seems a shame to limit your head room . it means you will have problems if the plants grow taller then you would like and you will have heat problems with a 1000w in a small space

Sup dude. Hope this helps! Just to give you ideas of all or more that could be needed....

Inline fan- Carbon filter- https://buildasoil.com/products/charcoal-carbon-filter?variant=1234633392
Carbon filter2-
Ducting- https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Heavy-Duty-Four-Layer-Ventilation/dp/B0791TKB51/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_EeaYE4-9Wf9IqkyPGFoAtwbgGs7VnjuvAE4l1uHenkwyhVNIm88YEaAkIQEALw_wcB&hvadid=338625949172&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008061&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=11678130688925531842&hvtargid=kwd-423984802225&hydadcr=13960_9748965&keywords=ac+infinity+8+inch&qid=1616987771&sr=8-3

No experience but I heard nice on tent
Tent- https://www.acinfinity.com/hydroponics-growers/advance-grow-tents/cloudlab-866-advance-grow-tent-5x5-2000d-diamond-mylar-canvas-60-x-60-x-80/

Humidifier- Humidifier #2- https://www.mistcloudse.com/en/product/Floor-standing-ultrasonic-humidifier.html

PH Meter- https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-PENPH-Pen-Plant-Germination/dp/B005POOJHG
EC Meter-https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-BLU2221-ppm-Plant-Germination/dp/B005IGXOK4/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_E_jN1AO_culvAcEJa5JtXksMDCoVfTAlHTWJwqYxtzsbgEMTzdAbYaAh-pEALw_wcB&hvadid=409999205441&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008061&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2418401673134841023&hvtargid=kwd-7814743240&hydadcr=23606_11320824&keywords=bluelab+ec+meter&qid=1616987450&sr=8-3

Timer-
Spray Bottle- https://www.harborfreight.com/05-gallon-multi-purpose-sprayer-56167.html?cid=paid_google|||56167&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_EsBWq5Rtl-LkPjj68qV8pPwimoQWMl40YQhUmhMlPBqCTJMYiq-a4aAg5-EALw_wcB

Mixing Container?- https://www.webstaurantstore.com/rubbermaid-1978082-1-gallon-plastic-pitcher-with-lid/6903063.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_EaLpGcccelF9BZYl5mWiNEOeqpWH-iuse1rhatDQW_Vuj4xTZ0MCAaApSeEALw_wcB

Fan- https://www.criticaltool.com/product/selecture-22-oscillating-industrial-pedestal-fan?_vsrefdom=ppcgoogle&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&utm_term=10203-FAN - Selecture 22" Oscillating Industrial Pedestal Fan&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_HkYAVZ3etPVuE2S6zfX2i54tCdQ-72fqIr4DCUiHnw7nAfNHo7rzwaAoeMEALw_wcB

Fan2- https://www.toolots.com/fe-50.html?cid=10671714640&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_E_a4mDVehV54609rpDDf5U4GhHTjSoOukmwMlIdxb2_ibZGaka544aAjBDEALw_wcB

Heat mat- https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Seedling-Digital-Thermostat-Standard/dp/B016MKY7C8/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_GVcxPjMk5m9XErGkrsM0R9_FPsnWT4tns4O5Ylva4VlywgGnH6GxMaAmoZEALw_wcB&hvadid=344155545039&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008061&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11591875990546847720&hvtargid=kwd-331643195244&hydadcr=24663_10400924&keywords=seedling+mat&qid=1616987703&sr=8-7

Hygrometer- https://www.amazon.com/Govee-Temperature-Humidity-Notification-Monitor/dp/B07Y36FWTT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2CMFEOFDERMKZ&dchild=1&keywords=hygrometer&qid=1616987937&s=home-garden&sprefix=hyg,garden,161&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOUdFQVI3WVo3SkhMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzcxNjE1MkczQVQ2WFM3RDdXRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAzMTYzMlBGN0ZMU003MUJMTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Mason jars- Store & cure- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ball-Glass-Mason-Jars-with-Lids-Bands-Regular-Mouth-32-oz-12-Count/14234956?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3804&adid=22222222420&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-293946777986&wl5=9008061&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=14234956&wl13=3804&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_HkNYeNeXTIcITZ6UZdPhY9RNfZn3vAwENKNpMxn-r53annM6BCGLEaAv8VEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

What medium are you using? Soil, coco, dwc..etc.

Forgot this- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Carson-MM-300-Microbrite-Plus-60x-120x-LED-Pocket-Microscope/40039119?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0