Need more light... Which option is best?
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:10 am
Hi there,
I'm new to the forum. I currently have 6 indica plants in a 4x4 tent. Plants are at 2.5 weeks of veg and just about ready to go to flower.
Right now I have one 400w SolarStorm. I like the light a lot but I know that it's not enough light for the number of plants, especially once I switch to flower. I have a few different options and I'm wondering which is best. The most expensive option would be for me to pick up another 400w SolarStorm. I could do it, but I want to consider all options. I'm also considering some fluorescents or cfls, but I have never used either, so I'm unsure of how much additional light I would need for each option.
I have grown with hps before and did have good results, but I really want to try growing in a different way. However, I could consider 1 or 2 small w hid - if that's even an option? I just don't want anything big, because it kind of defeats the purpose of trying a different route.
I would like to hear from other people who have done a led combo with another type of light. I appreciate any thoughts you might have.
Thanks!
Jennifer
I'm new to the forum. I currently have 6 indica plants in a 4x4 tent. Plants are at 2.5 weeks of veg and just about ready to go to flower.
Right now I have one 400w SolarStorm. I like the light a lot but I know that it's not enough light for the number of plants, especially once I switch to flower. I have a few different options and I'm wondering which is best. The most expensive option would be for me to pick up another 400w SolarStorm. I could do it, but I want to consider all options. I'm also considering some fluorescents or cfls, but I have never used either, so I'm unsure of how much additional light I would need for each option.
I have grown with hps before and did have good results, but I really want to try growing in a different way. However, I could consider 1 or 2 small w hid - if that's even an option? I just don't want anything big, because it kind of defeats the purpose of trying a different route.
I would like to hear from other people who have done a led combo with another type of light. I appreciate any thoughts you might have.
Thanks!
Jennifer