Quote Originally Posted by nateo11
I do not know what temps it burns at right now. The compact CFL i ordered is 2700k, but I don't expect that to overpower my fluorescent tube. I also have a 400watt(?) MH light that I might use. It currently isn't inside my grow box because it gets pretty hot and I need better ventilation for that to be inside.

I did plan on keeping the light cycle in 24/7, but now I am considering the 18/6 once they reach they're 4th set of leaves. Why would I need them set to 18/6? To promote root growth?

Also, they are just started to grow their 2nd set of leaves and I planted them about 10 days ago.
I just have noticed from experience, 24/7 until the 4-5th set of leaves then put them on 18/6 until you wanna sex them. You can keep them on 24/7 for veg but it's just not worth it IMO. I've actually seen a growth spurt after giving them a night cycle, they seem to always respond well to some rest time aka 18/6.

Quote Originally Posted by nateo11
It's now been about 13 days since these were seeds and about 9 days since I've planted them. I'm still waiting on more fluorescents to come. Below are some pictures of progress.


Also, can anybody identify the light in the 1st picture. It get's very hot and I am still deciding whether or not to use it in my grow box. The glass lens that covers the light get very hot that if you drop a little water onto it, it will steam immediately. :wtf: edit: haha nice gravity
Yes i would get rid of that halogen light, produces way too much heat for what you want. Go with just CFL's and you won't be disapointed. For vegging shoot for 5000k or 6500k rated CFL's and 2700k for when you are ready to flower, which at this point, is a long way off.

Home Depot and Lowes sell 4 packs of CFL's for like 9 bucks i think, by far the best deal you'll get anywhere. Just make sure they are 5000k or 6500k or you could do both.