thanks, i think il leave them on, the lower buds dont seem to be hurt in any way by a bit of shade, in fact some of the lower side shoots are more frosted then the main cola odly enough.

yo bigsby thanks for the extra help you been giving, i dont think this would have gone as smoothly as it has if it wasnt for your help.

im wodering tho, is 14 inches away is too close for a 400 hps home made cool tube? my temp in room is about 26 c during the day and 22c at night, humidity is around 50, maybe up to 60 on rain days. the reason i ask is im wondering if heat is affecting the top most buds, they dont seem as frosty as some of the lower side shoots.