So at 32 watts, that would mean your fluorescents are T8's & not T5's. (T8's are standard shop lights). As long as they stay short & 'stumpy', that's fine. CFL side lighting is almost a must though. You do know that you can switch those out for 40 watt tubes? They come in a two pack at walmarts really cheap (T5's are 54 watts). I'm currently vegging under a shop light myself, then they'll go under a 6 tube T5 system with CFL side & under lighting for flower. I grow 'stumpys too, SOG. I find it more cost efficient indoors. Growing the big girls, way too expensive. I save those for outdoors......
catbuds Reviewed by catbuds on . 2 48 inch fluorescent 6500k bulbs vs 4 plants good? I have a stealth hydro box an, swapped out 3 separate CFLs for 2 48 inch tubes at 6500k same as the smaller bulbs. Question is, will this be sufficient enough? This is how the setup is. Should I lower the lamp? I had an issue with 3 separate light sources, some plants got taller then the other while some were light deprived, so there all different sizes, however I am hoping this will help. Any opinions? 296385296386296387 Rating: 5