Lighting???

HOMEGROWN4DE

HOMEGROWN4DE

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Hi ppl!
Im new to this growing game and was wondering if the lights im using would be ok, im using 2 2ft reptile lights as im on a buget and i had them round the house. I know it probley seems stupid but its all i have, they seem to be ok and the plants are growing but there only about 2-3" and have been under the lights 20 hours a day for nearly 2 wks i priced a new light and will get1 but im unable to get it at the mo.
Thanks
 
billybob88

billybob88

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Reptile lights dont work. 3 inches in 2 weeks isnt right. why not invest in some cfl's? very cheap and effective if utilized right.
 
cowboylogic

cowboylogic

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Reptiles lights are far too cool. Not much usable light for the plants. Def wont flower a plant. Like he said, get a few cfls.
 
Bauks

Bauks

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I started Growing When I was Super Poor I just Used The Light from the Window for the first couple weeks of my plants life they were too small to be noticed during which I used the time to accumulate some decent cfl's for about 8$ a pop The sockets, Cords ect..I just bought when i could then I threw it all together and still been upgrading slowly..Window light works great when their small and can be concealed till you upgrade :)
 
HOMEGROWN4DE

HOMEGROWN4DE

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Sorry i was being abit thick then!
I'll go get a couple in the morning and see how i get on, thanks for all the help
 
HOMEGROWN4DE

HOMEGROWN4DE

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I have just bought 2x20w cfl's and im hanging them from the top of my tank, they are about 2-3" away from plants. Im going to go and buy a couple more tomorrow for the side's i'll set my timer to 20 on 4 off does it sound like a winner any1???
Thank you all for your help,
 
Nolan

Nolan

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Sounds like a sure upgrade from what you were using, what are you using for a timer? Just curious :)
 
HOMEGROWN4DE

HOMEGROWN4DE

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I just bought 1 from b+q, i use them for my lizard tank lights, it seems to do the job!! Its one with the pins that you move around for different times. Lol
 
Bauks

Bauks

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You can get them up to 42w or (150-200w equivalent) I think I Saw at Wally World. Shop around Make sure you get a good mix of "Daylight" and "Warm" Lights:)
 
HOMEGROWN4DE

HOMEGROWN4DE

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Yea i will get some of the "daylight" bulbs but i cant find any local sellers ill have to go on ebay as im in england
 
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