Need your opinion on lights

[billclinston]

So I decided to go with T5 CFL for the veg phase(less energy, low heat) for a 6 plant hydro configuration(The Church Strain). Which light system would you recommend I buy?

Amazon: New Hydro T5 Fluorescent (4) Lamp 4' Grow Light With (4) Free Bulbs: BestChoiceproducts

or

Amazon: T5 2FT 4 Tube High Output Fluorescent Grow Light (bulbs included)

I'm not sure which amount of lumens I need, so your opinion would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Droopy Dog]

Figure 3,000 lumens/sq ft for veg and 5,000 lumens/sqft for flower.

Make sure they are HO (High Output) T-5's. There is a world of difference between HO and the regular T-5's. Usually, the HO bulbs are 55 watts each and the regular are 23w or so. You can't run HO bulbs in a regular fixture.

I've never flowered with them, but they are great for veg. I have 2 of the 2' 2 bulb PLL-55w rigs from HTG. 10,000 lumens each (5,000 lumens/bulb) @ 110w for each fixture.

GL

DD

 

[PetFlora]

I have been running my T-5 Bad Boy (8 bulb) for 2 weeks. I am very impressed so far. I bought 8 each 6500 and 2700. I am able to mix bulbs to better simulate sun light changes from spring to fall harvest.

 

[billclinston]

Thanks guys!

I ended up going with Amazon: Hydrofarm FLC0125D Fluorescent Grow Light System

I hope that is enough for me to get through the vegetative process. I have a HPS for flowering so I figure this would suffice.