Hey Guys, New to this forum and this is my first post. I have been browsing the forums for some time now, trying to gather all the information I can. Basically I'm planning my first grow, my seeds and lights should be on the way...however I have had trouble with an actual growing area. I was originally going to use an old cupboard I had out in the garage however I have decided to scrap that due to it not meeting requirements. I plan to purchase a Grow Tent (Probably from ebay) I am unsure on size at the moment. This Grow tent will come with holes for the intake/exhaust which will be great. In a nutshell, I plan to put the grow tent in my single garage. Yesterday however I purchased a thermometer as it is summer over here at the moment and it was around 30 degrees. (Celsius) This might be a problem. The garage itself is shut, all windows shut with no airflow or circulation. I am hoping I can grow out there in a grow tent once I hook up an intake fan, and an exhaust fan with a CF...I may be able to get the temp down a few degrees. Anyway here's a few details of my planned grow: - Going to grow in Soil, as I have read it's best for a n00b like me and a lot more forgiving. - Ordered 2700K+6400K CFL Lights Fluorescent Hydroponic Grow Lamp 130W with Reflector. 1 x 130w 2700k Lamp 1 x 130w 6400k Lamp. [quote name='"Website"']These 130w 2700k and 6400k fluorescent bulbs provide bright warm yellow and cold white light respectively to meet your need. Both bulbs can produce red and blue spectrum, and the 2700K lamp mainly emit the red spectrum which is good for flowing and blooming, while the 6400k lamp mainly throw off blue spectrum which can help plants growth.[/QUOTE] - I have purchased 6 seeds, although I plan to Grow 2-3 plans at a time (Depending on the size of the tent I am yet to order.) - I am using Auto Flowering White widow seeds. (Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing?) - The tent will have an intake fan/exhaust fan with maybe 1 mounted fan to simulate wind. - Planning to grow 18-6 as that's what I've read and the seed site reccomends. - Nutrients in Australia as far as I can see I can't seem get my hands locally on Foxfarm products, I have seen miracle grow and another brand (I'm a little bit lost here TBH. I know there are other Aussie Lads on here, what do you guys use?) Question Time: - Once the seeds are germinated, should i plant them in a small Jiffy Pot for a period of time until they out grow the pot...then transfer the pot to a much larger pot? Or should I just plant straight in the large pot? - Which bulb should I use for an auto flowering plant? Or which combination? Would one work better than the other? - What tent size would be suited to my light selection? How big could I go? Looking at this: New Reflective Aluminum Interior Hydroponics Grow Tent 2mx2mx2m Grow Room | eBay But unsure if too big? MEL1 STOP SHOP items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores! What size would work best with the Lights combo from that page do you think? Is it better for a n00b to start with a small grow tent and focus on few plants? I would assume so! But I would just like to future proof so I don't have to buy another tent, I guess? - Will the lights I've chosen work well? I hope so because I have paid for them LOL. - Which Fertilizer and Nutrients in Australia? I could order some from overseas but If i could grab some locally that would be awesome. Any feedback, thoughts, comments or advice is greatly appreciated. So thank you in advance. Leviathan.