Quick Question. Fluorescent lights, which kind is best?

[bkordel]

Hello everyone, i'm on my first real grow and i started with just HPS lights.....i now see the error of my ways

I'm wondering if theres any particular type of fluourescent bulb i need or if any old bulb will do. I know i need the blue spectrum but i'm not sure exactly what to look for.



Much Appreciated:rastasmoke:

bkordel Reviewed by bkordel on 03-23-2009. Quick Question. Fluorescent lights, which kind is best? Hello everyone, i'm on my first real grow and i started with just HPS lights.....i now see the error of my ways:( I'm wondering if theres any particular type of fluourescent bulb i need or if any old bulb will do. I know i need the blue spectrum but i'm not sure exactly what to look for. Much Appreciated:rastasmoke: Rating: 5

[BigLeagueJew]

Get the daylight CFL bulbs. It should say daylight on the side of the package and the light will look all twisty haha.

[rockcopper]

54 watt T5 48 " work best for me....re for flower blue for grow...I mix em up they work gr8..:smokin:

[BigLeagueJew]

I also have a couple T-8 fluorescent tubes that I started my plant with and still use on the side

[marijuanaisgr8]

good thing you found out why HPS' arent good for veg. I'd go with CFL's.. they save energy and get the job done just fine