Setting up my very first operation. 4 x 8 tent

Im going to be attempting to grow for the very first time and Im trying to gather a list of all the things im going to need for the initial setup. I would say my price range is about $2000 give or take.. I wanted to go with a 4 x 8 Gorilla Shorty, I always heard Gorilla brand was one of the best in the industry (Tell me if im wrong).

Shorty 4x8 Grow Tent - Short Grow Tent | Gorilla Grow Tent

My buddy who has grow experience suggested 1000 watt HPS bulbs for flowering and im currently trying to find which ballast to go with. I was thinking about this one,

Gorilla DE PRO SERIES Commercial Grow Light | HPS/CMH Compatible (gorillagrowtent.com)

Im seeing different things online as far as how much wattage I need for my space. Will I be able to use one ballast with a 1000w bulb or will I need 2 seperate ones to cover 32 square feet.

Please give me any reccomendation as far as specific specs I will need to keep in mind for my 4 x 8 tent, along with any other products you guys can suggest for me as far as carbon filter, ph tester, etc.

Any help would be great.

Why such a short tent? Go for the tallest tent you can fit in your room.

well said, seems a shame to limit your head room . it means you will have problems if the plants grow taller then you would like and you will have heat problems with a 1000w in a small space

Sup dude. Hope this helps! Just to give you ideas of all or more that could be needed....

Inline fan- Carbon filter- https://buildasoil.com/products/charcoal-carbon-filter?variant=1234633392
Carbon filter2-
Ducting- https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-...ords=ac+infinity+8+inch&qid=1616987771&sr=8-3

No experience but I heard nice on tent
Tent- https://www.acinfinity.com/hydropon...-5x5-2000d-diamond-mylar-canvas-60-x-60-x-80/

Humidifier- Humidifier #2- https://www.mistcloudse.com/en/product/Floor-standing-ultrasonic-humidifier.html

PH Meter- https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-PENPH-Pen-Plant-Germination/dp/B005POOJHG
EC Meter-https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-BLU2221-ppm-Plant-Germination/dp/B005IGXOK4/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_E_jN1AO_culvAcEJa5JtXksMDCoVfTAlHTWJwqYxtzsbgEMTzdAbYaAh-pEALw_wcB&hvadid=409999205441&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008061&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2418401673134841023&hvtargid=kwd-7814743240&hydadcr=23606_11320824&keywords=bluelab+ec+meter&qid=1616987450&sr=8-3

Timer-
Spray Bottle- https://www.harborfreight.com/05-ga...PwimoQWMl40YQhUmhMlPBqCTJMYiq-a4aAg5-EALw_wcB

Mixing Container?- https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ru...EOeqpWH-iuse1rhatDQW_Vuj4xTZ0MCAaApSeEALw_wcB

Fan- https://www.criticaltool.com/produc...54tCdQ-72fqIr4DCUiHnw7nAfNHo7rzwaAoeMEALw_wcB

Fan2- https://www.toolots.com/fe-50.html?...U4GhHTjSoOukmwMlIdxb2_ibZGaka544aAjBDEALw_wcB

Heat mat- https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Seed...4&keywords=seedling+mat&qid=1616987703&sr=8-7

Hygrometer- https://www.amazon.com/Govee-Temper...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Mason jars- Store & cure- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ball-Gla...NpMxn-r53annM6BCGLEaAv8VEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

What medium are you using? Soil, coco, dwc..etc.

Forgot this- https://www.walmart.com/ip/Carson-M.../40039119?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0