easy there freind some times folks wont answer a post because they dont want to give bad info
I think that the side lighting is a great idea and I also use it with my hps.
I've been told that its like useing a flash light at noon but with the extra light close to your girls it will help keep the nodes tight.
atleast it does for me
ps man there are a lot of folks on here with many posts so relax someone will come a long