T5 Distance - seedlings

[saltypimp]

Hey guys -

how close should my T5 216 watt 20000 lumen light fixture (new wave) be from my sprouted plants (seedlings)...???

And when will they bwe ready for my 1000 watter sunmaster CDX...??? and how far from from the light shoudl they be???

thanks

[stinkyattic]

I like to keep seedlings 1- 2" from a T5 fixture. It runs hotter than a T12 and can burn the seedlings if too close, so check daily and raise if necessary.
They are ready for a bigger lamp IMHO when you repot them the first time into ~pint sized pots and they have a healthy root ball.

[texas grass]

seedlings dont need much more than 15-20 watts of light

when you switch over to the 1000 i would keep it atleast 1.5'-2' away from the tops to keep from burning them seedlings. are you on an aircooled light?

[the image reaper]

with a 1000-watter, I would maintain 18"-30" distance :smokin:

[grey1223]

The distance for your 1000 is dependent on the type of hood you use. If air cooled 18 to
24" is good. If not air cooled you'll have to raise it a little higher.

[saltypimp]

yeah, its air cooled... sun gro reflector witha 745 cfm to it... thanks guys

[bugmenot2]

keep seedling close to CFL's and fluro tubes 1-2" max.