zbull
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grow lights

are grow light something special or can you use a heat lamp, or regular,fluorescent light

The Mad Hatter
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I use the standard four foot shop light from Menards with t-12 6500k bulbs. I keep em on a timer. Roughly 18 on and 6 off.

T.M.H

wordwiz
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Heat lamp - no. Shop lights, CFLs, HID - yes.

Mike

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CFL or floro that are rated at 6500K. It's on the package. :D



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