My First Grow, super noob!

[JeffersonBud]

Nice finds! Just be on the lookout where ever you go for the 65k ones. they sell them in grocery stores...ect. don't worry about the space blankets. I tend to not like them because they cause "hot spots" due to them being folded up. Use some flat white paint. The commercial ceiling type. It stays cooler and reflects a lot of light. Better for that small space. Just take the plants out since their still in veg and place them in a window or somewhere with light. they dont need a ton right now. Next, paint the inside of the tub white (sand it down first to rough up the surface with a VERY light sand paper. Polishing sand paper will do.) Let dry overnight.

[bijnas]

Well, the 120 watt plant light has bumped the temperature considerably. I'm gonna get a thermometer the next time I go out, and if the temp is to high, I might just have to put the other one in there. Are the 6500K a lot hotter than the other ones? I saw some 65 watt 6500Ks at the grocery store, but the guy at the hardware store said they'd have more of the 100 watts Monday, so I figure I'll wait til then.

As far as painting goes, I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, so I don't think I could deal with the fumes. What about putting up some white paper or something like that?

[JeffersonBud]

Those 65 w cfls might not be ballasted. Bad idea to plug an un-ballasted bulb in a socket. take that big one out of there for now if you think its hot. those plants dont need much light right now. They are young. Just 2 of those 65 k lights might just be enough right now. always better safe then sorry.

[bijnas]

What do you think about the paper, though?

[bijnas]

I just noticed after putting in these lamps that my leaves are now pointing slightly upward. Is this an indication of something?

[JeffersonBud]

have a picture? using any extra nutes? they like the light most likely

[bijnas]

Yeah heres a pic. Its hard to get pics of them up close because my camera doesn't have macro.

[Kbrandon]

ive noticed that when the leaves start lifting upward it means they are about to go through a growth spurt and youll see them grow faster than usual....

at least thats what happens to my plant when the leaves lift up.

[JeffersonBud]

Looks normal. Just don't let them stretch anymore.

[bijnas]

Looks normal. Just don't let them stretch anymore.

How can this be prevented? I filled the pots up to offer more support, they were pretty close the soil this morning, now it seems like they're getting right back where they were.