You will want HPS for Flower and MH for Veg. You can get a switchable ballast that will be able to run both types. The problem with the HPS/MH is it will be greater than you $185 limit. As for LED's I have read that the yield is lower, and there is a longer flowering period.
I'm not sure if anyone posted this but it is a good piece that NORML will be bringing in from of the CA legislature today.
Written Testimony In Support of Assembly Bill 390
Legalize It!!
Obviously the more times you top it the splits you will have if you top it once you will have two tops, top both of those you have 4 tops, then 8 and so on. I top and try to spread the splits across the screen. I hope this helps
I think it is a good start, of course the fear side of things is no good for the cause. The more events that are similar to the "Cannabis Cup" will show people there is more to MJ than Drug Dealers and Terrorists. We all know you can compare top quality MJ just like comparing wines. One thing...