dude, you are going to be disappointed by this grow if you don't provide the minimum requirements of the plant in regards to light, nutrition, proper light and cycles, etc...
if you are looking for an inexpensive hobby, try collecting rocks. you don't need any light to keep them healthy.
I don't mean to sound rude but that's been said already...
the 42watt 6 pack is a few bucks moregood deal. nice find. I bought some 42wCFL's and got boned for like $6 each or some BS.
hell no. I would just keep the lights on 24 hours a day for the next 4 weeks or so THEN go 12/12. It'll be fine. It's a weed.so what would you guys do? Kill it and start over?