I am waiting for some stuff I ordered for my grow also. I am going to grow Diesel Ryder hydroponically. I orderd the GH Floral Nova and am planning on using the Lucas formula! The posters that I have read about and even the Joint Dr. himself uses Advanced Nutrients for that strain and have got great results.
As far as lights (I asked alot of people) Use a 18-6 schedule or a 20-4 light schedule dont switch to 12/12. From what I hear it shortens the yield amount greatly. I just bought a T5 floro setup with both red and blue spectrum bulbs. I guess it will work good for this autoflowering strain. However, if you use a HPS light from the start your yields will tell the difference. I talked to enought people and read enough forums that I think I will drag my HPS out and beef up my ventilation so I can use it instead.
I hope this helps. One thing nice about waiting on equipment is that it has given me alot of time to read on autoflowering strains.