i took an old TV stand and flipped it vertically and put a door with hinges over the front opening. inside i am using 1 compact fluro bulb (not seen in pic) which is 65watt and produces 750 lumens. i also have a small cpu fan that i am running to ventalate. also, since adding the CF, i put the light within 2in of the plant (which is much bigger now).
just a reg fluro, my seed just broke the surface of the soil the other day, so a fluro is ok for the first few weeks, but then when i get the money, im going to get a metal halidide for when it gets a lil stronger
hey, thanks for the info, im gonna try and paint it white asap. also, i just assumed the light was a fluro b/c i found it around my house...but o well.anyways, whats the best light for vegging that will still fit in that same light thing.
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Try to get some compact flourescents or something quick They'll fit into a normal bulb socket too, which is convenient. r you could get a hps, its up to you but you do need proper light pronto, Good luck, CWL
No an HPS won't go in that socket. A CF (compact flourescent) will though. Should be able to get them anywhere for very little wedge. Good luck with the grow. Stay safe. SS
ok, today i got a compact fluro. how far from the little seedling should i keep the light? also, i dont know how much i should be watering, b/c i am afraid of root rot. so, any suggestions would be helpful. i have a lil pic of my plant (kinda of center).
Keep it 4 or 5 inches away until it can hold a little more moisture (first set of fan leaves) then you can pull it as close as 2 or 3 inches. Some will say 2 or 3 inches from the start but i like to be a little gentler and also stimulate them to s t r e t c h clear of the soil for the first inch or two. It's just my thing. *lol*
yea, i was pretty liberal in my making of the box, but i cant wait to reap...oyea, i got 71150 points on burgertime the other day...who hoo