Claude -
I grow several Phals and a Paph about 12-18 inches below one cool and
one warm 40 watt fluorescent, the least expensive I could find. The
combination seems to work just fine.
Tom
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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From: "Claude"
Newsgroups: rec.gardens.orchids
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:27:25 -0500
Subject: Question about lighting !

Hello everyone!

I`m in a process of changing my lighting system. I have a question:

What is the best:

1 48 inches fixture with two tubes

- 2 tube 40 watts Sylvania DayLight ( cool white ) OR
- 2 tube 40 watts Sylvania warm light ( Grow-Lux )

OR
- 1 tube of each

Is two tube of 40 watts too much? I also saw some 24 inches fixture with 20
watts tube?

What is the best knowing I`m growing mostly Phal, Paph and Onc.

Thanks

Claude