Well it is certainly will do better than the aquarium light, but I would probably want 400W for 5 plants. It will get you weed of course, but I would supplement it with some 5500 or 5700K cool or daylight CFLs. The more the better. They are pretty cheap to buy and operate.
Opie Yutts Reviewed by Opie Yutts on . Homemade hydro questions Hello all. I have made myself a small homemade hydro system, its also my first ever hydro system. I want to possibly help anyone interested in making one at home and also ask any of the more experienced growers if there are any flaws in my design. My ballast and light were from a fishtank, I bought a cheap aquarium light which is designed to promote plant growth (I guess energy saver lights and some self wiring would be cheaper). Reflectors made from cut up tin cans are mounted on the Rating: 5