>>693484Don't over feed. Biggest mistake that beginners always make.
Clean all your equipment weekly.
Fluorescent lights take a little longer than metal halide and HPS, but will give you shorter nodes, denser plants, and reduce cooling requirements and electric bills.
Supplement CO2. There won't be enough.
Never, ever, EVER tell anyone you have a hydro setup. Even if you're not growing weed, cops will hassle you if they hear about it and tear up your tomatoes. Or pot heads may break in and steal your setup.