Lighting Lighting Help

[TexasFarmer]

I have a small 150watt Hydrofarm HPS for my grow area and was wanting to add some additional lighting to compliment the 150Watt HPS I just dont know what to add. I am currently growing 2 plants and will never grow more than 2 at a time. Can someone please give me some advice on what to add to compliment the HPS light.

 

[evol]

I suggest an LED. Maybe just a small UFO or 2. Blackstar would be a good brand to check out.
What's the size of your grow area?

 

[TexasFarmer]

Thanks for the info Evol. My grow space is 2' wide x 5' long x 5' tall

 

[evol]

Two (or 3 if your not on a budget) of these might do well http://www.gothamhydroponics.com/le...e-hydro-blackstar-135w-led-grow-light-uv.html

the 240uv is nice also. I have one and its great just not good with penetration. Your hps should cover that though. Check out the LED review section it might be helpful.

 

[Soylent Green]

LED I would suggest 2 X GN MS004 units on both sides of the tent led-hps-led and depending on temp and veg or flower you can play with the lights

 

[astronomy420a]

all the above post's are good info, but if your only going to grow two plant's at a time, led panel's are an expensive way to go. the most cost effective thig to do would add a few cfl's to supplement your existing light. cheap wat to go. but if you plan to expand your grow's then the led panel's recommended would be a better choice.

 

[TexasFarmer]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am trying to keep the cost down to keep the misses happy. I was wondering if a 2' x 4 bulb T5 would go good with my 150watt HPS?

 

[astronomy420a]

yup! that would work too!:check: adding lumen's any way you can will improve your crop.:smokebuds:

 

[GreenMountainAuto]

Hey man just my opinion but if you can cool them get another 150w hydrofarm setup. One plant per light would be a good yield and fun. Thecost of electricity is minimal compared to the yield difference. I run big lights and would never sacrafice my yields for anything they love it.