Ok still new but will help with what I have read.

1. You can keep them as long as you wish. Remember that they will grow 2-3 times the size in flowering. I hear most grow to 12"-15" and then turn them to 12/12?

2. I have read diff things. I have heard to put them in 18/6 and 24/24 so it really is up to you. I have read both sides but still not sure what is better. To me you save 6 hours for paying the electric on 18/6.

3. New borns don't need allot of light. You could just use 2 CFL's for a week or so.


Hope this helps. Oh if im wronge im sure someone will let me know LOL.