Running 1 vs 2 CFL lights

I have started to flower my 5 Grape Ape babies. During veg I only used one (200w) bulb. My question is do/should I use only one bulb to flower or use two? Or maybe I should use one for the first month or so and then go to two once budding has began? I just dont know if I use two lights during the beginning of flower if it will make a difference, besides my PG&E bill.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

the more light the better

A "good rule of thumb" is: the more light the better. As long as you can keep the heat in check, more is the way to go. I'm only flowering three plants (1 week in), and I have x1 105w cfl, x1 125w cfl, and x2 42w cfl's (for spot lighting). All are 2700k except for the 125watter, which is 6700k & 2700k(50/50). I may even add more 26w bulbs for more side lighting as they get bigger.


P.S. - included pic of setup. (2 plants are a bit droopy cause they are do for watering.. which I did after taking pics).

Mayhem- Thanks for the pic. Your plants look to be doing well. I have the same batwing, but running two 200 watters. The only issue that I am having is the heat, as you mentioned. Going to try to add another fan and see if that helps.