good grow bulbs for temp?

realmaple1

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Ok so right now i've had my setup and this is my first grow (sorry no pictures atm) it just went into flowering from what it looks like 2 weeks into flower because the white hairs r coming out of crazy but my setup is pretty much in an apartment bathroom, but only in the tub. and from what i read most standard tubs r 3x5 length or the other way around.

But right now im using
1 150w HPS
2 68w CFL
4 26w CFL
2 30w cfl
this = 33,800 lumens

Reflectors- Mylar and Flat white paint, And typical tile you would see in a cheap restroom that looks reflective.


before i changed recently before flower it was just
3 68 w
2 30 w
2 26 w

enough for 3 plants?
the 3 plants are diff strains i got from a collection of dirt stuff ive had since christmas bud to alright stuff. but 1 is bushy (indica) but very bushy like a christmas tree you put in the living room but half as tall. and the other 2 look more like a (sativa) they arnt bushy and just lengthy. im trying to create as less shadows as possible..

soon after these plants r done i want to change the setup to

3 150w hps
2 68w cfl
2 30w cfl
3 26w cfl

this will put me at 65,800



im looking to grow no more then 6 medium plants
or 3 LARGE christmas like plants.

but is 32,000 lumens good enough for 3 plants? in an averge small apt bathroom.
 
I notice people just say go with a 400 watt bulb but my problem is im limited to power so im using power from all over the apt. so i have to seperate the power.. since im useing window ac units on every breaker they offer.
reason i just wanna go with 3x 150 watt hps
 
you think the first setup is enough power for 3 plants for temporary?

and what is the ideal light output for a room that is 5x5.

(im only using 3x5 of it but the rest is open space)
 
thank you also what nutrients would u consider for hydroponic growing? right now im using General Hydroponic florabloom 4-8-7 for flowering. will this be alright or should i go with another nutrient brand.
 
if you are confident with the nutes you are using then use them!

I have used IONIC nutrients since i began at Xmas09

J
 
you have plenty of light .... but your looking to cut down on your heat correct??? should go with t5s for that many lumens and watts ... although your 150 hid would be considered plenty for three plants
 
well heat isnt a problem i got the average vent for the restroom i got a ac unit in my room and a box fan blowing straight into the restroom with the plants at a speed of 2 which is gently shaking the plants and a small little fan blowing straight on top of the plant which the HPS is hitting atm. i would say the heat is around high 70's low 80's
 
not trying to cut back on anything just trying to see what it takes to grow a a great yeild for 3-6 plants for a room that is 5x5 but only 3x5 being used.
 
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