My original plan was two of the 1k fixtures. However I prefer the idea of a moving light (more like the sun). Issues I see with both MH and HPS are the often incomplete spectrum. Granted they both have peaks in the proper ranges. Niether has the full spectrum in the proper ranges. I'm not saying they are not the best! simply that they could benefit from a little spectral assistance.

I've looked at MANY pictures of different peoples grows. I've seen that LEDs are definatly lacking in something the plant gets from the MH and/or HPS. I've seen pics of grows using MH for growth and HPS to flower, and this looks to be the best I've seen as well. However the science shows these (and other) plants benefit from both a broader and more intense light. Which we have yet to really correctly perfect. I've also read that both MH and HPS for the entire life of the plant is best. However, getting both on all plants at all times in a small grow room makes this difficult. Seeing how the duel bulbs aren't that great.

My thought here is both the 600w or 1000w switchable on the moving track, and attempting some of the lower cost (not crap either) LEDs just to widen the spectrum.

The LED panels currently sold with 3w LEDs(any less is a waste) are powerful enough to grow OK plants. They also can often be customized to provide the specific spectrums you want. They can be very efficent in both the full RED and BLUE spectrums(many claim these to be the best). LEDs as I said are definatly NOT currently providing everything the plant wants unless you spent many thousands of dollers. Even then the grows look a bit weak to me.

It also seams as though there is some sort of battle going between HID growers and LED growers. HIDs obviously win on production, but are overlooking the clear science of the spectral range BOTH could provide. I think many LED growers are stuck with what they bought or heat/space issues. Thus there side is they actually NEED this tech.

I'm proposing the MH during growth, supplimented with a 300w LED panel providing better RED and BLUE spectrum. While the MH provides intensity and UV which the LEDs do not! then switching to the HPS for the flowering phaze, while still using the LEDs for spectral supplimentation.

Has anyone ever tried this?

I have decided that one panel moving on the track would likely be better then panels on the walls though.
Vancefish Reviewed by Vancefish on . Which ballast runs these bulbs? I asked this question in the which light post below this one but no body replied. So, I re-posted as my own thread. So, just got my license in Colorado. Prices at the dispenseries are insane. I assume it's the same everywhere but here if you sign your rights over to a grower. They MIGHT give you a small discount. Like $4 off a $20 gram. So, For years I've kept iguannas in a small room in my home. However after 17 years the two monsters are fading quickly. Time to convert the room to MMJ Rating: 5