More CFL's? Less wattage?

Im going to home depot in the next couple of days and i need some feedback

Set-up: Im in the veg stage of a seedling (OGx Bubba) about two weeks in and using one 14 w (i just found that out right now) about two or three inches away. it looks healthy at about 3 or 4 inches (ill have pics when i get a cam) and its starting on its third set of leaves. I have this in my personal closet in a tight space with white trashbags as my reflection (weak i know but i McGyver shit). I have a little fan and a thermometer to keep my closet at the right temp (it was going over 80 before). Im doing 18/6 light schedule and 2-3 time a day watering just a few sprays.

I plan on getting a y-connector and some stronger bulbs. I only have one plant because I want to absorb as much information about growing without stressing about other plants.

So here is my question(s): What do you suggest? Should I get the stronger bulbs with the y connector? or should i just stay how i am for a couple of weeks, then upgrade? Also, since i only have one plant, should i even get more lights? Should i get a reflective pan like ive seen on this website?

Im sure ill have more questions. Thanks!

You can get the 65 watt CFLS, regular sockets, tht are ideal spectrum or kevins for FLOWERING at Home Depot or Lowes for $16.95 each.
You can get the 42s for about 9 each. They also have the nice clamp reflectors for $11 each.

Remember if you get the Y connectors, to also get the extension:

Roseman said:

You can get the 65 watt CFLS, regular sockets, tht are ideal spectrum or kevins for FLOWERING at Home Depot or Lowes for $16.95 each.
You can get the 42s for about 9 each. They also have the nice clamp reflectors for $11 each.

Remember if you get the Y connectors, to also get the extension:

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Whats the extension fer?

You can not put the Y connector and two bulbs in one reflector without it.

Roseman said:

You can not put the Y connector and two bulbs in one reflector without it.

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I dont use a reflector...yet, so thanks for that i woulda tried to do it with no room i assume and prob would have had to get one anyways. I am only using a desk lamp that is N-rigged to hang over my baby. So i got the y connector this morning for like 3 dollars and it fit right in. So for now i have two 14 w bulbs shining on my baby, but i plan to get two 23 w for the tops and the two 14w for the bottoms, but thats not for a couple more weeks.

I've nevr seen anyone use lights without reflectors. sure wastes a lot of light and lumens.
Look at these:




You should at least buy some disposble alluminum pie pans and make some DIY reflectors.

I have about 12 26 watts on my 2 plants atm. I think you should at least have 4 bulbs per plant, but you'll be okay for now until you can get more. GL

Yeah thats what i was thinking....4 bulbs for my one plant should do. How much are those clamp things?

At Lowes they are $8 for the cheap ones and $11 for the heavy duty ones.