CFL Grow question - Nooblike

I currently have the potential to use 8x 23w CFL bulbs in a Cab.
The ones I own are, 4x 23w 6500k and 4x 23w 2300k.
Question: Should I use all 8x at the same time even though they are meant for different stages?
The strain is NL Auto, so ideally I would use 8x 23w 6500k bulbs during the Veg stage, and then switch to 2300k during flower, but this is not finically feasible atm. So use all 8x even though half are meant for Veg and half are meant for flower, or only use 4 during each stage?

Thanks! and sorry if this is a dumb question :D
 

ISK

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decent question...no worries

the rule of thumb is 3:1 ratio of 6500k/2700k for veg, and opposite for flower 2700k/6500k

but this isn't easy to achieve unless you buy extra bulbs

i would use all 8 bulbs as that's under 200 watts combine, so pedal to the metal
 

ISK

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BTW: I'm a big fan of adding a few 5000k bulbs, from start to finish
 

wiethe20

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If money is an issue, use those 8 and even if you can afford 14 watters (only like 70 cents?) Pac them on top....oh yea you can go to ebay and buy a 10 pack of 42watt (6500k-2700k) for $17.. look around they get cheaper and cheaper
 
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