Club T5

[PetFlora]

Hey all, I got the 6 bulb Quantum bad boy. For my last flower I used all 6 2700k bulbs. But I purchased a purple (450nm I believe) and a blue super actinic which peaks at 440 or 430. Should I keep these in for flower? (so 4 2700k and 1 purple and 1 blue) or just stay with 6 2700k?

Typically, most grow bulbs provide ample blue in the 450-550 range. 1/6-8 SA is fine during flower. Also, to max bud size keep 1-2 2700s (I use UVL AquaSuns + quantum Flower) add 1 ZooMed FloraSun +2-3 Red Lifes + one 660

 

[jtrimbl3]

Typically, most grow bulbs provide ample blue in the 450-550 range. 1/6-8 SA is fine during flower. Also, to max bud size keep 1-2 2700s (I use UVL AquaSuns + quantum Flower) add 1 ZooMed FloraSun +2-3 Red Lifes + one 660

Dude I've been trying to find these bulbs. Got a link?

 

[Dr.J20]

Dude I've been trying to find these bulbs. Got a link?

check out hellolights.com , reefgeek.com, and aquarium specialty-- or just do a google search for something like "discount aquarium HO T5"
there's also aquariumguys.com and marine depot and you can always check petsmart/petco in the fish section

be easy

 

[jtrimbl3]

Thank you. I did google some stuff( not what you gave me) but they were all less than 4ft. But thanks!

 

[PetFlora]

Dude I've been trying to find these bulbs. Got a link?

Not sure which bulbs you are referring to, but lots of places

one stop shopping at www.aquariumspecialtis.com , Foster & Smith, others have been mentioned in this thread

ZoomMeds available locally at PetSmart/PetCo (call first)

 

[jtrimbl3]

all these sites are $26.00 for shipping! but i found dreamaquatic.com who will ship them for $10.00 thanks fellas. So now i'll have 1 blue superattinic, 2 uvl red sun, and 3 2700k. i should be ok for now.

 

[PSUAGRO.]

Just an fyi for the fellow T5 growers........got an email from http://www.fluorogrow.com/ and you get 10% off using this promo code FGSPECIAL......great build quality and yes made in America!!...........

 

[Dr.J20]

Just an fyi for the fellow T5 growers........got an email from http://www.fluorogrow.com/ and you get 10% off using this promo code FGSPECIAL......great build quality and yes made in America!!...........

these things look great....you think better quality than quantum badboy...my thoughts are the major differences look like venting and size (fg is about a pound lighter and a little bit longer but without the venting--which they make the point that the enclosed back means no debris collection but BB makes the point that they fold up easily and vent better ...i assume reflection factor is about the same, but the 4x4 badboy would seem to have better footprint.

anythoughts anybody? anybody compare the two?--just trying to decide because that coupon from psuagro (THANKS MAN!) makes the fg a super tempting audible to call in the 4th qtr.

be easy

 

[PSUAGRO.]

these things look great....you think better quality than quantum badboy...my thoughts are the major differences look like venting and size (fg is about a pound lighter and a little bit longer but without the venting--which they make the point that the enclosed back means no debris collection but BB makes the point that they fold up easily and vent better ...i assume reflection factor is about the same, but the 4x4 badboy would seem to have better footprint.

anythoughts anybody? anybody compare the two?--just trying to decide because that coupon from psuagro (THANKS MAN!) makes the fg a super tempting audible to call in the 4th qtr.

be easy

I can't really compare them for you as I own a hydrofarm designer 2ft 8bulb panel.......But i do believe both bb and fluorogrow premiums run racehorse ballasts, but the quality will be better than BB IMO, according to some growers on here the BB tend to be flimsy, and always buy to smaller panels instead of one large one as stated numerous times in this thread......They are coming out with a 2 ft wide 4 bulb panel soon (according to Dennis/marketing) due to the large requests for it in their web poll, so maybe wait for that..........good luck

 

[Grojak]

Question: How much difference do these lights really make? I grew under cool blues from Home Depot and harvested 5.5oz off a 4' 8 bulb set up, this was my first run and first grow in over 10 years so not sure if that's good or bad. I now have 5 blues and 3 reds (i got at a hydroponic store), but am using it only for veg as I got a 400w hps now.

 

[brotherjericho]

I can't really compare them for you as I own a hydrofarm designer 2ft 8bulb panel.......But i do believe both bb and fluorogrow premiums run racehorse ballasts, but the quality will be better than BB IMO, according to some growers on here the BB tend to be flimsy, and always buy to smaller panels instead of one large one as stated numerous times in this thread......They are coming out with a 2 ft wide 4 bulb panel soon (according to Dennis/marketing) due to the large requests for it in their web poll, so maybe wait for that..........good luck

Wonder if the 2ft fixture will use t5s or PLLs? If t5s, not going to be much light output.

 

[PSUAGRO.]

Wonder if the 2ft fixture will use t5s or PLLs? If t5s, not going to be much light output.

It will be a T5 fixture with 2ft and 4ft lenghts but the width will be large compared to the rest of the market.......light output ?? who knows, but with the right bulbs it may do very well

 

[nick88]

Just now noticed there's a T-5 club.. Just now started getting back on here..
Anyway, I'm in the process of finishing up my 1st T-5 from start to finish and thought I'd put a few pics of the girls up and see what the more experienced t5 growers thought.
Sorry bout picture quality.

 

[PSUAGRO.]

^^^holy shit .......are you f@cking kidding me , that's some trees brother.......where are you hiding the 600w hps at??lol jk....but the + rep is for real...good job

 

[nick88]

Thanx, no 600 just a 6tube and 4 tube.. I did at a 300w equiv cfl at wk7 just to give a lil more side light.
They finished off round 7ft so i had to tie some over halfway thru flower.

 

[nick88]

I'm really impressed with the outcome.. Been using t5's for veg a while now and always flowered with a hps..
I knew ia was gonna have heat issues so went with the t5 all the way thru.

 

[Dr.J20]

I'm really impressed with the outcome.. Been using t5's for veg a while now and always flowered with a hps..
I knew ia was gonna have heat issues so went with the t5 all the way thru.

hell yeah nick, mighty fine work there
you mind letting us know the harvest off of those 7 footers?
be easy

 

[brotherjericho]

Just now noticed there's a T-5 club.. Just now started getting back on here..
Anyway, I'm in the process of finishing up my 1st T-5 from start to finish and thought I'd put a few pics of the girls up and see what the more experienced t5 growers thought.
Sorry bout picture quality.

Just curious, what color temp tubes did you use at different points of your grow?

 

[nick88]

hell yeah nick, mighty fine work there
you mind letting us know the harvest off of those 7 footers?
be easy

Thanx, no prob be glad to let you know the final weight. Really curious myself..
The buds were already dense then they started lil side growths and then those started swelling, so should be some decent weight.
She has 4 main branches from where i topped her so she has 4 colas like the 1 in the pic..
THer's 2 side by side that i call the twin towers..lol

 

[nick88]

Sorry for delay.. Was looking for tubes the bulbs came in, can't remember if they were 3500 or 2700..
Anyway, i started with 4-6500's 2-2700's during veg. ran that thru 2nd wk of flower then gradually switched out until i had the reverse 4-2700's and 2-6500's