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quick light cycle question regarding cfls

Discussion in 'Micro Grows' started by treehustler, Oct 14, 2011.

  1. #1 treehustler, Oct 14, 2011
    Im running two 13 watt daylight cfls and one 23 watt soft white cfl over my seedling. I know I need to get higher watt lights but of course because im broke right now I have to wait. Because of this low wattage should I run the lights at 24/0? I feel like if I turn the lights off for six hours at night then they definitely wont be getting enough. Thanks for the info!

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  2. #2 amsterdamage, Oct 14, 2011
    I don't think that extra six hours makes much difference, but it won't hurt any either if you do it. Can you give them any sunlight?
     
  3. #3 treehustler, Oct 14, 2011
    Sounds good. I can give it sunlight for a good five hours a day should I leave them outside when they can get sunlight and then keep it in the box at night?
     
  4. #4 hostileguy, Oct 15, 2011
    some people do say that shifting between sunlight and artificial lights causes unwanted stress to the plants. just saying.
     
  5. #5 Mr_Bear, Oct 15, 2011
    you can get bulbs that work for cheap at lowes / home depot
     
  6. #6 Bongsauce, Oct 15, 2011
    I'd just run 18/6 and just use 23w and move it closer...I sprout several seeds at a time under a single 26w...just keep it close.
     
  7. #7 treehustler, Oct 15, 2011
    Word thanks for input ill move it closer and try and get lights when I can
     

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