noobie in need of help

Theres probably 19384754 threads like mine, but anyway I need some help.

I started growing recently; I germinated the seeds for about 4 days and planted them 2 days ago.

My lights have a combined output of roughly 3,000 lumens per 2 plants (is that ok?). Also, how often should I water the plants (haven't watered yet) and how much should I water?

what kinda lights? i assume cfl but what wattages. i grow hydro but i know seedlings in soil only need water like once ever 2-3 days. just stick ur finger in the soil and see if its moist. if its moist dont water. if its dry water. also if the top of the soil is looking hard and pulling away from the walls of the pot means its dry. dont monsoon the babies just enough for the soil to stay moist. less is always more. you cant take away what youve added. but you can always add more if they need it.

fluorescent lights

also I heard starving your plants of water can make for a stronger plant. this true?

I dont know about starving. Its not good to over or underwater your plants. I usually wait until its pretty dry before watering because the roots will really grow to find a water source.

My plants are roughly 3 1/2 inches above soil after 48 hours of growth. Is this normal?

Is it one big stem and 2 small leaves?

yes it is, i hope thats a good thing?

no that means its stretching. There is not enough light and/or its to far away. BAD. Bring the lights down so they are two inches away then put your hand/fingers under the bulb and see if its hot, if its to hot that your hand gets burned pull back.

and get some more light

fuck me that sucks. I use 40 watt fluorescents. Yea dude I put the lights too high i thikn. They used to be bout half foot above plants now plants grow 3 inches or so so they're roughly 3 inches away.