bulb question

will 2 x 105 watt (actual wattage) cfls be enough for a couple of plants?
they are 5500k-5600k

I was wondering same thing...but 2 150w CFL's.

Oh damn i was actually wondering the same thing! but im pretty sure 2 105s would be enough but you would definitely want to get some more lights around the sides. 5 or 6 26 watters. thats what im gonna do at least

enough, yes.

more lights on the sides are a must once they get growing, the light needs to penetrate the plant. lights from above won't do it well enough on their own.

Why don't you get a 400 watt hps light and call it a day? It gets complicated and expensive when you try to find cheaper alternatives. From what you are setting up, I recommend you just get the 400 watt hps since it helps illuminate around the plant as well and you don't need to replace it when your plants go into flowering. Do it and never look back because you'll never regret the purchase.

or a 250w hps. if thats not possible you can make due with that(except you should get 1 red spectrum and 1 blue spectrum). I'd get a 400w or 250w hps myself, they are actually easier to control temps w/ a remote ballast(which generates alot of the hps heat) you can keep outside the grow box/area and a cool tube on the bulb can take care of the rest. I'm using 2 400w in a 44 inch tall area and temps are not a problem.you will have to invest 2-3 hundred bucks, but it will be well worth it.