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krayziez
08/20/2015, 09:19 AM
Was wondering if blue leds would be optimal:
http://www.amazon.com/HQRP-Square-Light-System-Hanging/dp/B008A699NA/ref=sr_1_79?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1440083169&sr=1-79&keywords=grow+lights&refinements=p_36%3A-3000

Or should it be a combo of both whites and blues:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-48-LED-2-Mode-Fish-Tank-Aquarium-Plant-Grow-Clip-White-Blue-Light-Lamp-WP-/111687917117?hash=item1a011e5e3d

krayziez
08/20/2015, 09:22 AM
Or would 26 watts CFL do it

http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-Black-Decorative-Clamp-26-watt/dp/B00T2ZFXC4/ref=sr_1_14?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1440084070&sr=1-14&keywords=grow+lights&refinements=p_36%3A-3000

laga77
08/20/2015, 10:12 AM
I have gotten the best results using the clamp light with 6500K daylight CFL bulbs.

shifty51008
08/20/2015, 01:13 PM
I have gotten the best results using the clamp light with 6500K daylight CFL bulbs.

+1 ive used a cheap t12 fixture with 6500k bulbs and grow phyto good