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Stick with the hydro, so long as you have time to maintain it and you are willing to research how to do so. plantlightinghydroponics.com <- strip lights The strips have the benefit of spreading the light more evenly over the plant. They generate less heat and average more usable light per watt...

I'd loose a lot of sleep over this, myself. I'd always be thinking: "what if". I help my buddies set up their grows, so do they know that I do? Well I'm sure the suspect, but to show ur grow? That'd bother me for the rest of my horticulturist life.

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Info on CFLs < Start here There are applications for each. Have you considered T5 floros?

IMO, #1 Rule = Somewhere that you will not be growing and preferably not somewhere that you have grow equipment shipped to. You've gotta have some real balls to order to the house you'll be growing in, under your own name (unless you have a medi permit).

I'm 99% sure that those are drippers, not misters. I've seen those kits online. Thats why they have the stakes with them.

Grab the metal ends and twist the bulb 90' in either direction. The prongs on the ends will then line up with the slots that are cut in the fixture. Pull it out evenly, slide new bulb in and twist 90'.

I thought this was standard practice. Granted, I've only signed one lease, it was pretty well spelled out(no specific dates/times) that they are allowed access for maintanance and safety inspections at any time. I've also helped some buddies who's leases allowed such also. Maybe state specific...

The real problem is that at 5-8 weeks, your plants will probably be too tall for this lamp to reach the lower part of the canopy. Consider using t5 strip lights as supplements.

The hydro system is ok, but that light won't be adaquate for a "huge plant" during flowering (it won't penetrate into the bottom of the plant). Consider adding some additional side lighting. IMO, T5 strip lights are the best value supplemental lighting available, about $30 ea. Get the red bulbs.

Nope, just the reds. I'd use mostly those and if you wish, supplement with some 26w blues for veg. Have you considered T5's?

I've read that sometimes an overall lack of light can cause flowering. 2 x 23w is not very much light. It may just be preflowers. A lot of strains show sex in veg after they reach maturity. Don't forget, a clone is technically as old as it's mother.

You don't have enough light to make good use of CO2. I'd say def check/correct ph, then step 2: more light = more growth, but you'll have to get that heat in check first.

If you're in the US, it is not only their right, but their obligation to check on their apartments. Most people would not recognize a cannabis plant at 15 days from seed. Have you considered using a stealth cabinet?

Come on man, wheres your DIY spirit? :) Half the shit that they sell at the hydro stores isn't "specifically designed for your hobby".

Whats your ppm? What media(rockwool, hydroton...)? Did you ph adjust your media first?

I've read some posts over at ICMAG where similar claims were made and the confirmed. It was one particular state, not sure which one...

As kriegs said, your well off to wait until the plant shows maturity - ie. alternating nodes. You can flower anytime, but you'll have the best chance of success, best vigor and highest yield by letting your seedlings mature.

Yes you can put them along the sides. Just make sure whatever you do, you keep them close to the plant - about 1-2" away.

I don't think there is anything wrong with using 1000w over a tall canopy in a 4x4 area during flowering - so long as you can handle the heat. Why do you insist that there is anything wrong with this? Yield is proportionate to light. If you're canopy isn't too short (light blasting right...