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Pa-Donk

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Hi guys
So I have a 400w full spectrum white,blue and red (3000k,5000k ,660nm and IR 760nm)
Good coverage gives good dose of light around the 4x4 tent.
If I got some T5 light bars say 4 set 2 to blue light 2 to red light and added them in would the be beneficial anyone tried it anyone have experience in it.
I'm 6days into flowering and wondering how I can really grow some fat nugs that look,smell and taste great
 

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NanoGadget

NanoGadget

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400 watts is less than ideal for a 4x4. Typically with LED I recommend people to shoot for at least 35 watts per square foot and you're currently sitting at 25. I'd say any supplemental light you can bring to the party is a good thing so long as all other environmental variables are in check.
 
Blue_Focus

Blue_Focus

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Pa-Donk said:
Hi guys
So I have a 400w full spectrum white,blue and red (3000k,5000k ,660nm and IR 760nm)
Good coverage gives good dose of light around the 4x4 tent.
If I got some T5 light bars say 4 set 2 to blue light 2 to red light and added them in would the be beneficial anyone tried it anyone have experience in it.
I'm 6days into flowering and wondering how I can really grow some fat nugs that look,smell and taste great
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I just installed these today on all 4 corners to light up my buds from all the way around.
 

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crimsonecho

crimsonecho

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NanoGadget said:
400 watts is less than ideal for a 4x4. Typically with LED I recommend people to shoot for at least 35 watts per square foot and you're currently sitting at 25. I'd say any supplemental light you can bring to the party is a good thing so long as all other environmental variables are in check.
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i find 30w per ft2 to be not disappointing at all.

having said that yes you are a little underpowered in that tent but floros may not be the best way to go unless you would get full spectrum in 3000-5000K and use them for side lighting or intracanopy lighting. it would be much more effective that way and thats my two cents.
 
Boatguy

Boatguy

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35w per sq is for good quality led.
Growing in a tent you are after tops, sidelighting doesnt help that very much.
 
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