New Grower needs advice =)

[stinkyattic]

Keep them under the flouros for a little longer I think.
When they have 4-5 nodes and are ready for feeding, they should also be ready for HID but put your hand at the level of the canopy to feel what the plants feel... if it feels at all uncomfortable, raise the light.

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Well ive got them under the 400w MH, about 23 inches above them, ive got a fan blowing on them so they dont feel hot, is this too far? can i have the MH closer?? theyve been under the MH for 16 hours and didnt show much growth, im wondering if they arnt too far away

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Helooooooo!!! Anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hagbard Celiene]

the best answer is to get a thermometer, that way you wouldn't be guessing. i got an indoor/outdoor w/ hygrometer at radio shack for like
bucks.

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Can no-one tell me a good height to have a 400w Metal Halide from the top of the plants?????? just someone give me an amount in INCHES FOR FLIPS SAKE

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Well ive moved the 400w MH to 12 inches above the plants, i hope this is a good distance, theres a fan blowing on them and my hand doesnt get hot if i hold it above the plants so it should be fine......i hope

[Land of Drought]

Put Your hand under the lamp once it isnt too hot for your hand youll be fine asking for inches is a little much!!. Once it doesnt burn ull be fine.hahah
The best way is too lower the lamp until your uncomfortable then Stop..

Peace Out D...
Ps Growing requires Patience

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Thanks LOD, appreciate the help
yep i need some patience, guess im just nervous, dont wana skrew up my first grow, anyways thanks for the help
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[canuck grower]

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-gr...-lighting.html

I searched for "400 halide top height" and found that. Don't expect everyone to do your searching for you though I just want to set you on the right track. Topics such as that have been discussed thoroughly and you'll probably find a better answer searching for a previous discussion than asking for a quick one-liner here.

Apparently about 3 ft is a good height for a 400W light, but I have no personal experience which is why I didn't answer before. Hope you figure it out soon!

-canuck :jointsmile:

edit: I should read both pages next time before I post! I hope that lighting FAQ by LIP will help you anyway.

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Thanks :rastasmoke: