captainmorgan
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How much space are we talking? I'm running mine at 1400 ma and keeping the bare COB's 8 to 10 inches away.
DIY led grow
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Bueno Time
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Finishing up my first run with the COBs, just 2 cxa3070 3000K, 1 Z4 and 1 Z2.
Next run 3 AB 3000Ks and 18 red/blue stars. Might start a thread for that one here (RIU). I have threads on ICMAG for my grows.
Positivity
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8 to 10 inches at 1a with the reflectors would do real damage to the plants I think. 2' plant health is pretty good. At 3' I think I'm seeing the max light these plants can take before seeing adverse effects.
Still trying different combos. Haven't tried 400w with 3' of space between canopy. 360w at 3' high seems to be the most these plants can take. That's with my small co2 boost from an exhale bag and 80* temps
Ordered a par meter but still waiting on it. I'd assume it's 2000+ umoles at 1'....just guessing...
captainmorgan
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Thanks,I'm getting a sensor but not till next month.
Positivity
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One thing cap..
Probably obvious but just in case. Because I'm running so much watts of the ab bin the reflector performance is exaggerated a bit. At half the watts...2' would probably be the sweet spot instead of 3'
captainmorgan
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I'm running 3000k Z4's at 28 watts sq/ft,I'm going to get the sensor to take readings before running any reflectors. I don't need any more complications to deal with.
Positivity
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Well that's why I'm posting a lot of this stuff..
Not so much to say this is the right way to do it...more just to show this is what I'm doing and this is how it's working...without getting too excited from new shiny parts..lol
Low watts per square foot with no reflectors is the money shot right now no doubt
Not so much to say this is the right way to do it...more just to show this is what I'm doing and this is how it's working...without getting too excited from new shiny parts..lol
Low watts per square foot with no reflectors is the money shot right now no doubt
Positivity
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I actually see the spyder doing well in a rack system. Like a commercial sog or something. All the leds spaced evenly, making an even and consistent blanket of light.
The two approaches are on opposite ends of the spectrum. At 3" I could probably start a forest fire..lol
Turned my light up to 400w..canopy is full so may as well see what she can do. This thing is purring like a kitten right now..I don't know if the pk3 broke in or what but niiice temps.
This is what happens when they get within 2' of 400w..leaves start closing and protecting themselves. Time to grow some elite cannabis sativa
Got bush?
Positivity
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Alrighty then..day 14. cept' the middle one..she's only day 7.
Just my 2 favorite strains left. Culled all the moms to these final two...all my good selections over the years tossed to stay within my small legal limit. But they are the best I can get and should provide good eye candy. Bubba k and coco k.
Kinda pissed none of my mandala or next gen fem seeds popped. WTF...I swear their getting irradiated or something..lol
Took two reflectors off to get some light to the upper area, just the reflector adapter now. Mellowed the middle par hotspot down too as a bonus
Just my 2 favorite strains left. Culled all the moms to these final two...all my good selections over the years tossed to stay within my small legal limit. But they are the best I can get and should provide good eye candy. Bubba k and coco k.
Kinda pissed none of my mandala or next gen fem seeds popped. WTF...I swear their getting irradiated or something..lol
Took two reflectors off to get some light to the upper area, just the reflector adapter now. Mellowed the middle par hotspot down too as a bonus
churchhaze
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I've grown mandala #1 and satori and they were both weak, all phenotypes. The satori grew like a jungle plant though. Humungous leaves.
It's a blessing in disguise that they didn't pop.
It's a blessing in disguise that they didn't pop.
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Positivity
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Lol. 
DarthBlazeAnthony
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Did you build your lights? great setup man!!
Positivity
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I usually add a little bloombastic to every feeding. About 2 mil a gallon. I don't know what's in it, but it works better than koolbloom and guanos for me. Marketed as organic. Whether it is or not I'm a big time believer..
There is extra frost this time around. All the little things adding up I guess. Too much variables changed in this round to nail it to one thing.
Bio-Bloombastic
This sophisticated cocktail made of Bio minerals and Bio organic additives of vegetable origin, for the organic grower N-P-K containing additive for flowering plants.
This amazing product fits perfectly into the organic base line of the ATA Organics.
Bio Bloombastic® is an enrichment for the serious, passionate organic grower who aims to grow high yields. When used properly, Bio Bloombastic® wil produce big beautiful compact deeply fragrant flowers and fruits with an organic flavor.
Bio Bloombastic® is a product with a strong concentration which can be used in the last 4 to 6 weeks of the flowering stage.
Bio Bloombastic® gives an increase in the E.C. (Nutritional value) on your base nutrient solution.
When using Bio Bloombastic in the last 4 to 6 weeks of the flowering phase and … your plant undergoes the following:
• Explosion of sugar and flower production.
• Enzyme-like processes on different fronts.
• Massive flower production.
• Huge increase in final weight.
• Protection against stress.
• Strengthening the immune system.
• Stimulation of harder cell structures.
Bio Bloombastic® can be used on:
• Earth (pot) soils
• Cocos (compressed)
Bio Bloombastic® is NOT suitable for irrigationsystems.
There is extra frost this time around. All the little things adding up I guess. Too much variables changed in this round to nail it to one thing.
Bio-Bloombastic
This sophisticated cocktail made of Bio minerals and Bio organic additives of vegetable origin, for the organic grower N-P-K containing additive for flowering plants.
This amazing product fits perfectly into the organic base line of the ATA Organics.
Bio Bloombastic® is an enrichment for the serious, passionate organic grower who aims to grow high yields. When used properly, Bio Bloombastic® wil produce big beautiful compact deeply fragrant flowers and fruits with an organic flavor.
Bio Bloombastic® is a product with a strong concentration which can be used in the last 4 to 6 weeks of the flowering stage.
Bio Bloombastic® gives an increase in the E.C. (Nutritional value) on your base nutrient solution.
When using Bio Bloombastic in the last 4 to 6 weeks of the flowering phase and … your plant undergoes the following:
• Explosion of sugar and flower production.
• Enzyme-like processes on different fronts.
• Massive flower production.
• Huge increase in final weight.
• Protection against stress.
• Strengthening the immune system.
• Stimulation of harder cell structures.
Bio Bloombastic® can be used on:
• Earth (pot) soils
• Cocos (compressed)
Bio Bloombastic® is NOT suitable for irrigationsystems.
Positivity
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Thanks man! Yup..all home built nowadays.
Positivity
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Day 22
Bueno Time
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Damn pos those ladies are stretchin a bit ay? Looking good none the less, very healthy and frosty already!
Positivity
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I dunno...my coco has stretched under every light she's ever been under. The bubba is a little stockier than the last few times I grew her.
Good enough...I've still many spectrums to play with. Just another round to examine.
Actually can't wait till this is done. My two favorite strains and they are looking better than ever