Thanks for stopping by derek. I think it must be the strains. I've only grown 1 auto past seedling (I was thinking of my other plant that I harvested but she was a photo that stayed small). So guess I spoke too soon. I dig your set up man but you neeeeeeeed some photos up!
About my lights, these COB (chip on board) LED's really put out some proper light. The 2 I bought were a screaming deal (under $80 IIRC for a 20w and a 10w) They are still on eBay I think. Anyway, I have supplanted them with three CFL's. Two 2700K and 1 5000k, 35ish and 70ish? watts respectively. I know its not the best, just the best I could do for them atm. I will probably spring for a 50w LED sometime after xmas.
I took a couple onies of my photo plant (Xp-1) that came down a week or better ago and didn't get the anxiety so I'm hoping I can smoke again in small doses. If not, I'm going to donate all of my (instead of most) yield. I know some folks that need it more than I and are very cashpoor, which I guess just means poor.
I did get bit by the grow bug tho, fer sure.\
Derek did I see you live in CO? I love that state and not just because of the obvious, its truly a beautiful place to be.