Reddit reviews Hydroponic Full Spectrum High Power CFL Compact Fluorescent Fluorescent 125W Day Grow Light 5500K 125W
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Instant-start energy saving125w fluorescent light bulb 5500K close to daylightmount on standard household fixtureMounting on standard household outletBrand New
I definitely agree with Bob on the CFLs being cheap route. They also work really well for closet grows.
Personally I think multiple CFLs is the way to go and they have (so far) given me the densest buds. It also is a lot easier to control the heat when there are multiple bulbs rather than a couple of massive bulbs overhead.
I started with these, they are fairly large (see second pic on the advert compared to the persons hand) so aren't the stubby 23w bulbs you see around and I didn't use all 6. I started with 1 per plant and added accordingly. They also seem to emit less heat than "horticultural" CFLs like these - which in my opinion are WAAAAY overpriced. You get tons more for your money if you look towards "photography" bulbs.
The LED bulb you shared, like Bob, i've never seen used.
Nutes, soil etc. Quick and cheap is a potting soil without any "long lasting" nutrients in it and at least 30% perlite or bark for drainage. In the UK we use BioBizz mainly but in the states I think it's FoxFarm soil? I'm really not sure i'm afraid.
I've done the whole closet CFL grow (for several grows now) so give me a shout if you want any advice.