Quote Originally Posted by catbuds
I've meant to ask u this before, we need to compare lumens to lumens. Don't forget to add in the extra lumens from any side lighting. Now I've got to go back & check out your latest pics!

--Geeze! What a difference!
The T5's are at almost 35,000 Lumen Mama. 6 bulb 4 foot is 30,000, plus the little 2 foot 2 bulb at almost 5000 lumen.
The HPS is about 15-18,000 Lumen (I think)...So it was not a fair comparison as far as Lumens. I did ad another 3220 Lumen with the CFL sidelights to the HPS, but I don't see them catching up anytime soon.
I may have to Get all "T5" on 'em!