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Advice on best specific bulbs for a t8 4ft fixture and my setup

lyricbaritone

New member
I just setup a 3x3x5' flower tent. I have 4 2 bulb t8 shoplight fixtures by american flourescent with a mixture of 4100k ecologic octron sylvania bulbs(total of 4) and 4 zoomed bulbs(coral sun and flora sun, 2 each) standing vertically in the four corners of the tent. In the center I have the galaxyhydro 300w dimmable led. Have an intake and sortof exhaust fan setup. I'm looking at flowering a total of 7 girls in a scrog method involving tomato cages with a squared out screen secured to the top of the cage. My idea is to move them around everyday to encourage even growth. I'm already looking at upgrading the led to the marshydro reflector 192. I might even make the move sooner than than later. Im going to be using fox farm potting mix, but was interested in any recommendations on a custom mix or nutes since as of now im using a sample kit branded David's grow. Looking at using 5 gallon grow bags too. Looking for suggestions on bulbs and any lighting in general given what you know already about my setup. I'm not blowing a ton of cash on this setup so please be realistic with any ideas to improve the various parts. Thanks for all the ideas. Now let'er rip!

36"x36"X60" LxWxH Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent for Indoor Plant Growing 2 Door | eBay

https://www.mars-hydro.com/Plant-Gro...ector-192.aspx

AMERICAN FLUOR CORP 234SLESW Performance Utility Light Fluorescent Worklite, 48-Inch - Portable Work Lights - Amazon.com

https://www.platt.com/platt-electric...spx?zpid=58262

T8 Coral Sun® Actinic 420 Coral Bulb

http://www.zoomed.com/db/products/En...tzOjI6IjIwIjt9

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s01

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My setup is posted in picture at g.r.a.s.s.c.i.t.y ...just search the title of this post.
 

stoned-trout

if it smells like fish
Veteran
I have found no advantage using grow specific grow bulbs or uv bulbs.. I mix warm and cool bulbs which can have a higher lumen rating... yeehaw...
 

amanda88

Well-known member
I'm with trout, trash them coral and uv extras you won't need them ...

and add a couple of warm whites(2700k)instead

..but how are you gonna get a 48 inch flouro tube in a 3 ft tent..?
 
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