if you are already using 48'' fl's, go to lowes and get the 40w GEdaylight bulbs.

perfect color(6500k), 3050 lum ea. (you need 4 for 6 plants) aslo consider cfl's

love, brooke
brookerosebud Reviewed by brookerosebud on . How does this sound (for a lightweight noob like me)...? I'm in the process of my first real grow. So far I've been using 4ft Wally world specials but I realize I need more wattage/lumens. Only have 6 girls going, and they're a bit on the lame side due to my noobiness. Anyway, I've done some investing and here's how it's panning out: Grow area is roughly 5'x5', and coated in a mix of alum foil and (almost) mirror like insulation board. Got a 400W Lumatek digital ballast, Hortilux HPS bulb (Sunmaster MH isn't here yet, will use on the next Rating: 5