Lighting Mars FC 3000 vs. ?

[CannabisMingus]

Looking at lighting for a new grow set up. This will be for a 24 x 30 x 83" tent. Considering the Mars FC 3000 for $330.

Any other units I should be looking at in the <$500 range? I have also considered the ViparSpectra XS2000 ($270) and the Growcraft X3 mini. Probably not apples to apples comparisons. Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[JSH1973]

Mars Hydro FCE3000 maybe, it is about 50-75 cheaper because of the different diodes and drivers

 

[CannabisMingus]

Thank you @JSH1973 - I looked at that unit but it may be a little tight for this tent (60x60 cm vs 52 x 58). Tagging @Mañ'O'Green for his input if available. Thanks!

 

[JSH1973]

I actually think it would be perfect for getting the most out of the small tent, even a TS1000 on its own would give you a very decent harvest.
I used two TS1000 in a 60x120x180cm tent for my first grow and got well over 1/2 kg :smoking:

 

[CannabisMingus]

Just pulled the trigger on a 2x2.5x7' GG tent, a Cloudline T4 and filter, and a Mars FC 3000. Thanks for you help.

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Thank you @JSH1973 - I looked at that unit but it may be a little tight for this tent (60x60 cm vs 52 x 58). Tagging @Mañ'O'Green for his input if available. Thanks!

I am loving my GrowCraft lights. Part of my criteria is the drivers are outside of the tent. Heat is such a problem where I live.