AllStar,

It sounds like you should be OK as far as your lighting goes for getting started. There are a number of grows listed on the site using only CFL's. Try using the search function for CFL. You should be able to find some good info.

As far as your veg time, I would suggest 24/0 or 18/6, opinions will vary from farmer to farmer. You stated in your post that you have heard of flowering for 8/8? That's only 16 hours a day, bro. What happens in the other 8 hours for that day? Anyway, the search tool is your friend. Always use it, it will help you out tremendously. Anyway, good luck to you my friend and send those pics! :rasta:

Peace

Tha Rooster