Closet setup/lighting advice

xavenged

Active Member
Hi, new here.. I've grown indoors before, 12 clones with a 1000w HPS in a shed. I'm now looking to grow inside my closet. The dimensions are 23 1/2"x 24"x69". I was thinking about growing 2 clones under a 24" 6 lamp t-5 but I'm not sure if this will produce enough power/light. would i be better off getting a 250w or 400w HPS system or will the t-5 fixture provide sufficient lighting? I have also been doing some reading about L.E.D. array grow lamps, it doesn't seem that they produce enough power either. Please let me know what your thoughts are. Thanks

-metaL :joint:
 

Onlunch

Active Member
Hey Bud go nuts and throw them under your t lights. I have been using them for the past 3 yrs and have great results. Dont get me wrong the HPS is a better way to go but if heat and fire are an issue the t5's will do. Once I figure how to get around the site I will get some pics posted of my rooms and past harvests
 

xavenged

Active Member
well thanks guys.. i think imma go with the t-5 setup since heat will be less of an issue. has anyone here grown using t-5 start to finish? thanks
 

VictorVIcious

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Close to it, the 'test table' in my journal has been flowering under the t-5's, they were started under t-12's. Results in about two weeks.
OnLunch, posting pix is easy. And we like pictures. To start a thread, go to that forum General Topic. The button is there for starting a thread. When you post a reply, GoAdvanced.scroll to ManageAttatchments> this will bring up a Window where you can Browse> and Upload> from your camera if you want Close This Window> Preview Post. They show up in the bottom as thumbnails. >Submit Reply. Welcome to the forum. VV
 

xavenged

Active Member
seems as if they are grown under a HID light they look healthier and yield more. would a 250w Mh growth stage and 250w HPS flowering be enough light for 2 plants?
 

mattso101

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I grew with six 3 foot t5s and 150hps in my closet start to finish and yielded a QP with 3 plants. The combo of these ligghts worked great. T5s are really good.
my space was 3x3x5 feet


 

xavenged

Active Member
looks good, i think imma get a 400w MH for veg and 400w HPS for flowering. at first heat was going to be an issue but i believe i'll be able to vent it well enough
 
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