You may need to prepare one reservoirtank. Non-transparent tank and with cover is better. The capicity is best 15-20L And you need to bring your own power strip. Because of the big volume after the insallation, for the convenient transport,we didn't install it. You need to install by yourself. This will expend a little effort. The place must be under enough sunshine, at least up to 4 hours every day. If there is no enough sunshine, it will result in the vegetables malnutrition.