Well I got a dilemma.. I am wondering what I should veg with.. I know t5 are best but I dont have any.. I do have a 1000 watt hps and a 400 watt hps.. What should I veg with.. I was thinking the 1000.
I don't think that T-5's are even close to being the best light to veg with, even though they are what I veg with now. The T-5's save me a grip on electricity, but if that's not a concern for you, I'd go with those 1000 watters and use a Metal Halide bulb. You'll get amazing color and nice tight node spacing. After my plants get to more than a 18" to 24" tall, the T5's just don't penetrate the lower part of the plant very well, and it's EASY to see the difference. Lower leaves start to fall off and the plant just doesn't do as well, they'll survive till you can get them to flower, but they won't thrive when they get bigger under the T5 like they will under your big light.
[quote name='"spankinztine"']I don't think that T-5's are even close to being the best light to veg with, even though they are what I veg with now. The T-5's save me a grip on electricity, but if that's not a concern for you, I'd go with those 1000 watters and use a Metal Halide bulb. You'll get amazing color and nice tight node spacing. After my plants get to more than a 18" to 24" tall, the T5's just don't penetrate the lower part of the plant very well, and it's EASY to see the difference. Lower leaves start to fall off and the plant just doesn't do as well, they'll survive till you can get them to flower, but they won't thrive when they get bigger under the T5 like they will under your big light.[/quote] Well it seems thats what everyone sweare by is t5 I didnt like em either..but ya I was thinking the 1000 watter and go to town..
i think that 400w with a metal halide should work wonders. it all depends on the space you are working with i think the 400w is for 3x3 ft and the 1000w is for 5x5 feet. but i would spend the extra 60$ for an extra bulb for eather it is gonna make your day 4 months down the road.
[quote name='"gunnarig"']i think that 400w with a metal halide should work wonders. it all depends on the space you are working with i think the 400w is for 3x3 ft and the 1000w is for 5x5 feet. but i would spend the extra 60$ for an extra bulb for eather it is gonna make your day 4 months down the road.[/quote] Well I have a 4x4 tent.. And its hps not mh.. I just wanna know whatbi should veg with.. Say if I do the 1000 watt woukd they grow quicker then if I had them under 400..
Actually in a tent like that, depending on your ventilation, you'll want to go with the 400w just to help you with high temps.
This... if you can control the temps the 1000 would be best...if not run the 400 it will work just fine...
So I apoligize for not reposting a comment... Well I went ahead and put the 1000 watter in.. And I was able to control the temps just fine.. Just a quick question how many plants u think I can put in the 4x4 area under that 1000