So this is my real attempt at my first indoor grow. After doing much research and yes staying up late surfing this website i decided to dive in and give her a shot.

My set up will be for 2 plants only.

Here goes. I will be running 4 T-12 Ecolux bulbs along with 2 20 watt daylight 6500k Cfl's for the veg. When i go into flowering the only bulbs i will change will be the Cfl's which then i will go with the warm whites instead of the daylight. Is this gonna do the job? And let me remind you im on a budget.

I'll try to get some pixs of my set-up if i can remember where my digital camera is at.

Thanks.

Hank.

I dont think the warm whites will do it for the flowering, but what do i know ?

look into t5's. im not an expert on that subject, but as far as flos go, they are supposed to be superior. and you want warm for flowering, yes.

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Thanks. It seems like the T-5's are the new thing these days. Oh how i wish i could spend a few hundred on lighting.

Hank.

budgetary restraints are tough but you can grow on a tight budget. if you do decide to break the bank, the two places i wouldn't scrimp is lighting and odor control (and odor control depends on your situation).

or to put it another way, i've regretted a couple of hydro system decisions but have never regretted my lights!

sorry i can't be more specific but i have no experience with florescent lights for growing.

you might check this book out Amazon.com: Marijuana Buds for Less: Grow 8 oz. of Bud for Less Than $100: Books: SeeMoreBuds there are also a few journals on here where people are growing with cfls, might be worth a quick search.

t8s are allot cheaper than t5s and work pretty good also.... i have a 4 foot fixture with a t8 6500k and its pretty bright...... price wise.... it cost me 5 $ for 1 bulb, and 20 for a 2 bulb fixture....