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I narrowed down my search to the 4' 2 bulb fluro but couldn't decide between the T5 and T8. After reading this, I'm going with the cheaper T8 fixture.
Nice you're running 5 T8's right? One in each corner and above?Here are what the plants look like using my setup as described. I think they look quite healthy, and are maintaining a favorable growth rate.
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how close are the bulbs to the plants
I had them literally right on top of the tallest plants. Now they are anywhere from 2"-10" from the tops, not noticing any kind of stretch from raising them.
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Sounds like the t5 would be the best choice for a mom or two, IMOI have a 2' 2 lamp T12 I'm thinking of using for a mother or two. Ideally I want their growth to be pretty slow. However in my experience with T12s the plants want to stretch (although this could just be the cheap tubes I'm using). Also have a 2' 4 lamp T5 that I could use but want to put minimum hours on it if possible.
Went to Osh and bought 2 of the 4' 2 lamp T8 with daylight bulbs 6500k. $36 out the door. Great cheap lighting. Hope the mom likes it.
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