HLG scorpion diablo or should i wait? Perpetual grow

Sorry for all the posts. So I admit i’m completely new to LED and made too many posts about DIY LED, realized I had too much going on so buying prebuilt. Got a little over my head with so many projects, kid, money hungry wife, etc... So I have everything ready for a notill grow besides the light and the fabric bed.

Initially I had a 2500$ LED light budget but wife spent money she shouldn’t have. I’m going to have a perpetual grow, i was going to spend 900$ on the HLG scorpion diablo. I’m now thinking if i could save a little money now, and buy a different light and higher tier one later. The plants are just babies still.

Any suggestions? I was thinking about buying a light for around 500 to get me through for now.... but then i keep thinking i might as well spend the extra 400$...

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How much bud are you looking to grow?

Your light is going to be the limiting factor with how much you can grow, a lesser light might not do the job. I don't know the discount LED market that well, you may be able to build one and save a bit of money.

If it were me and I had the cash I'd go for the diablo scorpion, looks like it could grow some decent buds.

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Kind Sir said:

buying a light for around 500

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Hobbes said:

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How much bud are you looking to grow?

Your light is going to be the limiting factor with how much you can grow, a lesser light might not do the job. I don't know the discount LED market that well, you may be able to build one and save a bit of money.

If it were me and I had the cash I'd go for the diablo scorpion, looks like it could grow some decent buds.

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My plan was to do a 4x4 or 5x5 bed. I have everything for the notill grow besides the light and the bed, I have a 600W HPS but don’t want to use that. I keep looking at lights that cost like 500-600 but at that point i might as well buy the diablo. It’s just a tough decision.