i have a t5 set up for vegging and a 400 hps for budding but it sounds like i would be better off using the 400hps from start to end. looking for a few thoughts on which is best

buy different bulbs for the HPS blue for veg and a red for buds

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says the light has a blue spectrum in it. just figured the t5 stays cooler so u can keep it closer so no stretching

use the t5 for veg then the 400w HPS for budding keeping them bushy is the trick then lollipop them you've got the right IDEA man!!!

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thanks for the the help

Hey Buddy, which bulbs do you have for that T-5?
My point I'm getting at is, do you have both sets, vegging and flowering bulbs?

If it were me, I'd use the T-5 for vegging and both lights for flowering, even if I only had the vegging light bulbs, I'd still use it during flowering, as side lighting. Hang it on the wall, facing your plants during flowering.
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yeah it came with both sets of lights veg and blom. how close should i keep the side lighting?

I've never actually used a T-5. I almost bought one, but opted for HID lighting instead. I believe you have to keep it pretty close, like 3 inches away, but you should double check this info, as I'm old and my memory stinks sometimes. LoL
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