Spider Farmer SE1500
#1 in Under 300 WFull review
An efficient, app controlled bar light for a 2x2 ft tent of herbs, greens or a few vegetable plants. Buy it direct, where it was cheaper than on Amazon.
Amazon $125.99 Spider Farmer $109.99$109.99
4.5/5
A low cost, efficient bar light for a 2x2 ft tent of seedlings, herbs or greens.
- 150 WPower draw
- 420 µmol/sPPF
- 2.8 µmol/JEfficacy
- 2.5x2.5 ftCoverage
Check price at Amazon$105.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Bar light efficiency at a low price for a 2x2 ft tent
- Even light from edge to edge of a small tent
- Dimmable for seedlings
Cons
- App control needs a controller bought separately
- Out of stock at the maker store when checked
The Mars Hydro FC-E Series family
Every Mars Hydro FC-E Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power.
| Model | Power draw | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hydro FC-E1500 (this one) | 150 W | 4.5/5 | $105.99 |
| Mars Hydro FC-E3000 | 300 W | 4.6/5 | $169.99 |
| Mars Hydro FC-E4800 | 480 W | 4.6/5 | $289.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | FC-E1500 |
|---|---|
| Light | |
| Power draw | 150 W |
| PPF | 420 µmol/s |
| Efficacy | 2.8 µmol/J |
| Coverage | 2.5x2.5 ft |
| Spectrum | 660-665 nm red, 2800-3000K and 4800-5000K white |
| Build | |
| Form | Multi-bar |
| Dimmable | Yes |
| Controller or app | Yes |
| Weight | 6.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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