Need more info on lights plz read and help out!!!

Hey guys I need some more lighting info.
I have a 400Watt HPS with 50,000 lumens and my question is should I use a different light at the Germination/Veg state and then use the HPS for flowering period? Or go full HPS through out till harvest?
Little room info:
1 400Watt Hps (on a lifter so can raise and lower the light as needed)
Room is like 8x8 growing 3plants atm
Run a Circulating fan full time
room is wrapped in reflective foil to spread the light evenly


My plants now are in the flowering stage so Just wanting some added info for next time.
HPS works well from what I have seen but some say I should use Hailde lights to start for a overall stronger plant. I am not new to growing but not a pro either any help would be much appreciated.
Also anyone have better success with different light hrs?
I run 18/6 for first month then go 12/12

Thanks Guys/Gals

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Anyone At All?

MH is superior for veg growth, while HPS is superior for flower.

Personally though, I think good full spectrum CFL's are the way to veg....HANDS DOWN.

HAPPY LIGHTING :)

What do MH lights look like? can anyone gimme an idea? also, (obviously) I am not as knowledgeable about lights as i should be.... those twisty lights that fit in regular light sockets, are they flourescent? can they be used? sorry if I sound like a dumbass.....

Hey no problem Dumbass. :D :D

MH are the big fat round bulbs...needs special ballasts and create some heat.

CFL.....yea those twisty bulbs work great and need to be......

ah fuck this.

look here to see what lights look like what:
http://discounthydro.com/lightbulbs.asp

look here to read a bit about lighting for marigold ferns:
http://www.marijuana.com/Bible.php?loc=22&id=1

HAPPY READING :)

hey thanks mr knowitall! Just reading posts as of late, I know I can counton harddon for some help! I appreciate it

Hey no problemo.

You gotta understand that EVERY SINGLE QUESTION you could possibly ask, has been asked several hundreds of times here.

And while I try to help, it would help people to help you if you did an advanced search FIRST....then...if you still have questions about specific issues or subject for clarification..then ask.

Didn't mean to be a knowitall....a lot i dont know...but the questions about the same basics get old.

After all I did give you some good links to read and learn from.

You think I can remember all that?

HAPPY CALLIN ME NAMES WHILST I GIVE YOU GOOD READING LINKS :)

With Love,

HARD

hey, no disrespect....i hoped to be as good as you someday! i check all the threads you contribute to, in hopes to be a growing guru, such as yourself.

Funny :D

Here is a solid, sound and fundamental must read to give you the tools you need to be successful. It covers everything in basic simple language from A - Z and after about 10 reads, you'll know what we all know...for the most part.

http://www.growing-marijuana.org/extensive.html

Good Luck on your Grow :)

i dont wanna sound like a dumbass but what is a ballast

It is what make the MH go bright and hot