400 Watt MH 14000k

[nyimski]

Hey guys, I have a question regarding my lighting that I am hoping you can help me with.

As the title states I am currently running 2x 400 Watt MH 14000k lights which I was using on my saltwater aquarium for growing corals. I have ten seedlings under them currently at a height of 16" from bulb to tips of the plants which all seem to be doing well. They have been under the lights for eleven days now on 18/6 with an average room temp of 85F.

What I would like to know is do you guys consider these suitable for the job and if so can I veg and flower on these?.
I know there are better things I could use but I am unemployed currently and have little if any spare cash so trying to use what I already have available.

 

[Upinsmoke535]

Just fine for veg my friend. It will also work for flower if your on a budget . Most ppl prefer hps but both would work fine on there own for the whole grow cycle.

 

[nyimski]

Thanks for the quick reply buddy and very glad to hear they are up to the job. Would it be worth me getting a couple of these (Grolux 400W Dual Spectrum Grow Lamp - 58000 Lumens) to swap out for flowering or anything in a similar price range you could suggest that may work better?

 

[Upinsmoke535]

Nothing off the top of my head. You will be fine with your mh I have done start to finish grows with only mh and hps . The hps is nice cuz of the high Lumen output but nodes will stretch more in veg and look kinda lanky. IMO I would just leave it you will be just fine

 

[nyimski]

Great stuff, another saving!
Thanks again buddy, you set my mind at ease, I'll stick with what I have then and carry on as I was.

 

[Upinsmoke535]

That's what we are here for happy growing.

 

[Antics]

You can grow in either stage with the "wrong" bulb color. You'll likely do better using the correct spectrums, but you can still grow.

I did a grow start to finish with a mix of CFL bulbs, worked fine for me.

 

[Ramses V]

Likewise! I got better results when I changed but until I did I was still pulling in buds enough to keep me stoned.....