{"product":{"product_id":"B00XC3LBI2","title":"AMIATCH MarsHydro LED Grow Light 300W Full Spectrum for Hydroponic Indoor Plants Growing Veg and Flower Daisy Chain ECO 300W","price":null,"image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4162RtM-kRL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2"},"comments":[{"body":"I mean too much of a waste of electricity.  If it’s too bright you just back it up. \r\n\r\nAny blurples will do just go by reviews on amazon. I’ll sell you two mars hydros for $50 if you’re interested. I payed $100 each used one grow. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Indoor-Growing/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1544415254\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65\u0026amp;keywords=mars+hydro+300w\u0026amp;dpPl=1\u0026amp;dpID=51h3RDfhOxL\u0026amp;ref=plSrch","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"PMme_slave_leia_pics"},{"body":"If I was really trying to go for the bare-minimum cost setup I'd have it in a closet and here's what I'd do:\r\n\r\n- Random large plastic container with drilled holes on the bottom as a pot (3-7 gallons). I would recommend fabric pots from your local Hydro store which cost around $6.\r\n- Cheap soil and nutrients (look for Tomato nutrients) that you can buy at Home Depot/Ace Hardware/Your local Hydro store (FoxFarm Ocean Forest is GREAT and you get 12 gallons for $10).\r\n- PH test strips, for around $5 online (very cost effective, giving your plants the right PH of water will help them a LOT)\r\n\r\nThe hardest decision would probably be lighting... I'd advise you either go the CFL route (look it up on growweedeasy.com) or a cheap LED light from Amazon. You can get a 180W draw light from Amazon for $66, and it's decent, not the best, but you can surely go from seedling to harvest with them. MarsHydro is a well-known and relatively reliable brand: https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Certification-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=sr_1_7?s=lawn-garden\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1506140832\u0026amp;sr=1-7\u0026amp;keywords=led+grow+light\r\n\r\nThe last thing you will really need is ventilation. To start you can just use some small-fan you may have laying around but later the odor will become an issue. You can make your own carbon filter for cheap, or you can buy one. I believe you can get a basic carbon filter/fan combo for around $50 online.\r\n","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"GoodChanceImStoned"},{"body":"100% \r\n\r\nYou can get a MarsHydro 300 for $65 with free shipping off amazon/eBay and it has almost the same exact specs. \r\n\r\nThat website is getting a cut from that light company. That’s the only reason they are recommending that garbage. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_Bl77zb8GT444P","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"Ben_Dover_69"},{"body":"Do you think it's a bad idea to put them outside on the warm days? (like 60+)?\r\n\r\nI'll keep them under grow lamps for as long as it takes then. I have a pair of these, and they haven't been turned on in a couple of years, but last time I used them I grew and harvested peppers from seeds so they worked great for that at least. Hopefully they're suitable for this purpose too. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XC3LBI2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"gardening","author":"ponzLL"},{"body":" \\\u0026gt;Mars eco 300w. $109 before tax. Free Shipping. \r\n\r\nWithin 30 seconds I found the Mars 300 for $69.00 on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Indoor-Growing/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mars+300\u0026amp;qid=1552510984\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-3) (which is what I paid for it), free shipping with prime. So maybe you are searching a different model? I wouldn't pay 100+ for it.\r\n\r\nSo unless you are outside the US or buying from another retailer, I'm not sure where your numbers are coming from. Your $1.09 per watt just dropped to $0.69, my HLG 100 retailed for $160 for 100 watts of QB ($1.60 per watt, even though its 95 actual watts we'll call it 100.)\r\n\r\nOh also just another side note, the Mars actually pulls 132w from the wall, so all your budget numbers just got even higher. ($0.52 per watt)\r\n\r\nI have ran them side by side and the Mars 300 is an excellent beginner budget light. Will it flower 2-3 plants alone? No, but for 1 plant in a small space it works very well.\r\n\r\nSo next time when your claim to have done your research, make sure you have actually done it.\r\n\r\nMars 300: \r\n\r\n Good budget light? Yes.\r\n\r\nComparably bad? Not even close","subreddit_name":"Autoflowers","author":"aoi_sora"},{"body":"According to the corresponding [amazon product page](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2), that's only a 120 watt light. The \"300W\" is extremely misleading. The blue/red diodes (and diverting some power to a cooling fan) means it's probably only providing as much useful light as a QB dimmed to 80 watts or so.\r\n\r\nPut another way, a Quantum Board will put out better light AND use less power. About the only thing the purple LED grow lights have going for them is that some are really cheap, but the full spectrum / QB lights are getting cheaper.","subreddit_name":"Autoflowers","author":"parsing_trees"},{"body":"Is it a 50w equivalent or actually 50w? Is it a bulb or a panel with a bunch of small diodes? The kind I'm talking about is the panel and only runs 70 bucks.\r\n\r\n https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BO9wBbD974C84\r\n\r\nRegardless though, give it as much light as you can with what you got. ","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"Ihavenobusinesshere"},{"body":"That would only be okay for a seedling.\r\nAs others have stated the actually wattage is 12 watts.\r\nThe general rule for cannabis is 100 actual watts + 50 for each addition plant.\r\nYou would need 8 or 9 of them for a decent plant.  That is about $240-$270.\r\nYou would be much better off getting an actual cheap led grow fixture.  \r\nHere is a 132 actual watt grow light for $76 which can provide a healthy harvest wight.  https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Indoor-Growing/dp/B00XC3LBI2","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"swimnsmoke20"},{"body":"if you buy this light [HERE](https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Indoor-Growing/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1520136272\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=mars+hydro\u0026amp;dpID=518FqSWnEtL\u0026amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_\u0026amp;dpSrc=srch) if will keep all of the plants happy, even the wee weedle","subreddit_name":"succulents","author":"VeryLowSodyPop"},{"body":"Something like this will work. What u/smallfeet_HUGETOES recommends below is better and will grow better plants. If you are just having fun this is an easy OTS solution. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=asc_df_B00XC3LBIW5353102/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;creative=395033\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00XC3LBIW\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=193139379506\u0026amp;hvpos=1o3\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=11551109302758944919\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9001986\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-309085202864\u0026amp;th=1\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"Dirtdigglr"},{"body":"Any light that is used to grow herbs/tomatoes should work. I have https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Indoor-Growing/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1509648710\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=mars+hydro\u0026amp;dpID=51clUyqI-5L\u0026amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_\u0026amp;dpSrc=srch and the only issue I have is that it is too powerfull for the distance I have it from the refugium. Tends to bleach out the chaeto if it stops tumbling.","subreddit_name":"ReefTank","author":"FreakOfNature247"},{"body":"Sure thing! I'm using this light https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Certification-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1507633296\u0026amp;sr=1-4\u0026amp;keywords=mars+hydro+led+grow+light\r\n\r\nSo far these things have been growing rapidly under this light at 18 hours a day. I pruned them as someone here recommended, and they took off after that just as they said they would. Crossing my fingers and hoping for some good juicy peppers!","subreddit_name":"gardening","author":"ponzLL"},{"body":"You got an ounce from a light that's meant for a 2x2 space? That's really good isn't it? I'm currently looking into possibly trying indoor for my first time and that lamp curently goes for [less than $70](https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Certification-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B00XC3LBI2) on Amazon. ","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"honkimon"},{"body":"[Mars Hydro 300](https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Spectrum-Certification-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B00XC3LBI2), it's the standard intro LED and very cost effective. Lots of great grows posted here under those lights. Even if you upgrade to higher wattage, the little 120-130W \"300W\" panel will be excellent for the early stages of your plants.\r\n\r\nYou can also look into T5 fluorescent, which is what I use for veg but could be used for a small flowering setup. The best part about T5 is its extremely low heat output. You can grow the plants until they're touching the tubes practically. I would skip CFL, I feel it's a poor lighting solution that's a waste of money (up front and cost over life) in the light (heh) of high performing LED panels and inexpensive and more efficient T5 setups.","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"its_my_growaway"},{"body":"This is actually a grow light and it's cheaper with a few more watts.  It also has some red spectrum.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XC3LBI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_XfIgzbAKYXPV1\r\n\r\nEdit:  I see you already own it...it could help as supplemental lighting or as a veg light","subreddit_name":"microgrowery","author":"Numberoneallover"}]}