ok thanks for the info
ill look into those lights

"Another (less expensive) option would be to keep your ballasts and get some T-12s of the proper color"
what would the proper color be?

and could i get a light that is good for veg/bud stages?
archy420 Reviewed by archy420 on . need some suggestions well i set up a grow space in the attic and we are running 8 40 watt phillips plant and aquarium lights (4ft long). light output--1600 lumen color temp--2700k we have 16 plants under them 4 under each light (2 lights in a fixture) they are currently gettin 17 hrs of light and 7 dark will these light be good enough for the vegetative cycle? Rating: 5