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I have 1 100w 1600 lumen fluoro light in a reflective dome lamp. If all my seedlings are in 1 sq. foot of space, can that one bulb support growing the seedlings until they are ready for my MH bulb? Also, about when should I switch to the MH bulb and is there an estimate as to how high it...

is 6-8 inches too far away for a CFL?

I just put my CFL over my plants, which I plan to keep there for a week or two. I have two thermometers seed level and they read 85. What temperature can the seedlings handle before stressing because I want to get my light as close as possible. At 85 degrees my plants are about 6-8 inches...

Thank you very much, you were right.

I have a 60w soft white bulb (non-tube) that is hooked into reflective fixture shaped like a dome. I plan on using fluorescent lighting for the first few inches or so. I always heard you need to keep fluorescent lights about 3 inches or less from the plant, however, when I do this the...

Did you ever figure out a good BMO schedule? I was curious too.

Nice link. That's the link I found after following Bob's advice earlier. That is something I can afford. I have decided to go with Fox Farm Ocean Forest for my soil. However, there is no way I can afford their nutrient packages. Any suggestions on some moderately priced nutrients, as well...

Thanks a bunch guys, this should help me get started

Thanks for the input, always nice to have multiple opinions. I am somewhat price limited right now and would like to spend <$200 for my light/ballast/reflector part of my setup. Any specific suggestions on products? Does not have to be superior quality, just decent because 1) Can't afford the...

Sounds good to me. One last question....for now :lol:. At what distance should the light be for germination, and is it easier to just use a CFL for germination if I have one?

Thanks Bob, I found a few good ones from HTG. So one reflector with that one 400w bulb is all I need in terms of lighting for the setup above? I have heard anywhere from 6-12 inches above the plant with this type of lighting. Does it matter how far away it is or is the distance from the plants...

Thanks for the suggestions, I was actually hoping someone would say I should try 3-4 plants. That sounds manageable for me and would be a great first goal. Any other suggestions with 3-4 plants with a 400 hps in a 3x3 or 4x4 space? I am probably going to 18 inches and then start...

So, I am attempting to setup an indoor grow room in a 4x4x8 space. My noob question is: Will a 400w HPS be adequate to light this amount of space? If so, how many plants should I consider planting? (buckets with soil is what I want to use). I'd don't want to necessarily 100% maximize the...