first time setup with pic, tips?

[simguy665]

this is my space ive got set up. 5 cfl's with 43 watts per and a color of warm white (2700k) close to 14k lumens... the question i have is that since the space is about 9 sq ft if i have enough light or should try to make my space smaller

p.s. i hope to have 3-4 plants in here, but will likely be only 3.

simguy665 Reviewed by simguy665 on 05-11-2008. first time setup with pic, tips? http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/simguy665/P1050408.jpg this is my space ive got set up. 5 cfl's with 43 watts per and a color of warm white (2700k) close to 14k lumens... the question i have is that since the space is about 9 sq ft if i have enough light or should try to make my space smaller p.s. i hope to have 3-4 plants in here, but will likely be only 3. Rating: 5

[anbesol]

if your going to go CFL's...go to home depot and buy the 2 bulb splitter, so one socket can hold to bulbs. and get double what you have of "150 watt CFL's". With fluorecent lights you need have alot to get buds, and they need to be close to the plants. good luck!

[simguy665]

so youre saying i should have 10 bulbs instead of making my space smaller? and i have the light on an adjustable rope to lower or raise them if i needed to. thanks for the quick reply too.

[simguy665]

well, one of my plants turned out to be male. so now ill have at the most 2 in there.