32w 2700k versus 23w 5000k for veg?

5000k will work
buy u some of these and use all the bulbs u got
both spectrums
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I'm already using those things:

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I will be adding more bulbs as she gets bigger, but I just want to know which would be the best four (4) bulbs to use for the first couple weeks.

Originally Posted by ourkansaw

I'm already using those things:

ssd5under.jpg

I will be adding more bulbs as she gets bigger, but I just want to know which would be the best four (4) bulbs to use for the first couple weeks.

ok i looked at grow in signature
seedlings dont need lots of light at first just run the 4 bulbs then do as planned add more as plant grows

Is that a 5 gallon bucket you made the "reflector" out of? Pretty sure those let off some fumes or whatever when they get too warm, I'd be careful about that.

148W is plenty, your spectrum is fine just personally id add another 6500k and or 5000k to promote veg. theres pretty inexpensive bulbs on ebay some are like 6 bucks for a 20w 6500k, theres 6-8 dollar packs of 6500ks at walmart or if you really can't get one yes id personally say lower your watts but get that 5000k in there this is the time your supposed to have the blue spectrum you already have plenty of light for the flowering so at least you dont need to worry about that, hope i helped.

Originally Posted by red0021

Is that a 5 gallon bucket you made the "reflector" out of? Pretty sure those let off some fumes or whatever when they get too warm, I'd be careful about that.

Yup, but it's a food grade brewing bucket rated to 190F. I don't imagine it releases any toxic fumes below the temperature it's rated for food. I definitely wouldn't use it for anything other than CFLs, but when I put my hand on the bucket it's definitely not 190F. But in any case I'll be switching to real reflectors once I have a couple larger plants, have no fear!

Originally Posted by lagarrettBLUNT

148W is plenty, your spectrum is fine just personally id add another 6500k and or 5000k to promote veg. theres pretty inexpensive bulbs on ebay some are like 6 bucks for a 20w 6500k, theres 6-8 dollar packs of 6500ks at walmart or if you really can't get one yes id personally say lower your watts but get that 5000k in there this is the time your supposed to have the blue spectrum you already have plenty of light for the flowering so at least you dont need to worry about that, hope i helped.

Thanks for the input! I've already switched the arrangement of lights so that now I have only 3 bulbs directly over the seedling, taking up the whole area above it (I realized one of the four was too far away to be worth keeping on). Right now it's 1x42w@6500k, 1x42w@2700k, and 1x23w@5000k. As soon as she gets a little bigger I'm planning to add a few more bulbs (maybe 2-3 weeks from now).

Originally Posted by red0021

Is that a 5 gallon bucket you made the "reflector" out of? Pretty sure those let off some fumes or whatever when they get too warm, I'd be careful about that.

nope i grow in stacked buckets with cfls and no ill effects
and grown in rubbermaid
lots of people do

but a better reflector op would be buy a short piece of galv metal duct
and split in half then u got two reflectors

there is even a few diy threads in diy sub forum