Need help, to go with one 250 watt cfl, or 2 200's?

thebuddinator

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Hello to those who lurk the cfl forum. I have a question that I need answered as I am planning a trip to the local hydro store today.

If I were to keep 2 mother plants in a tent together would a 250 watt easily keep them growing fast enough to take cuttings from once every 14 days?

Also would passive intake and exhaust be enough for the 250, as I know cfl's are typically cool, but 250 is a bit of watts packed in a cfl.

If anyone doubts the ability of a 250 let your voice be heard because I am tempted to purchase another hood and purchase two 200 watt cfls and have one over each mother.
that would surely be enough light, but Should I even bother? 2 cfls would likely bring the heat higher then just the single 250 right?

Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
 

Mcwhippin420

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You should be fine !!!! ample light for em how big are they?? if somewhat tall might wanna get 1-2 30-40w cfl for side lighting
 

thebuddinator

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They are both approaching 2 feet. Both daily bushy. I'm just waiting on a friend to bring me his hood as we speak to set up
 

giggles26

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Ya 250 will substain 2 mothers and give you pretty decent growth. They would of loved 400 though.

Good luck.
 

thebuddinator

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The probably would have, but I am glad I went with what I did as it fit well. I will post pictures when I am off the mobile device
 
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