Got my first 175W MH fixture

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marshallf3

Joined Jul 26, 2010
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With lamp, Lithonia/Cooper for less than $80 off eBay, Orchids, Retama tree puppies, Gardenias are going to benefit from the added light in addition to the 5K +6,5K fluorescents + the HPS sodiums they've had to survive on despite having good window light. Probably buy another soon.
 

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marshallf3

Joined Jul 26, 2010
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Would those happen to be five leaved orchids? ;)
Some are, some are not as I've got many varieties. I just need more light from the back than is present from the huge windows and I think the 175W MH will be sufficient given at 5k, 6.5K above & HPS angled from overhead. I'm a bit worried about my Retama trees at present as I'm out of the growing zone for them so they've got to be properly tempered in.
 
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