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Manufacturers use ceramic because it
has a higher arc tube temperature.
Arc tubes help create the lighting
within MH lights. The result is
enhanced efficiency and color
rendering.

Fluorescent Grow Lights – Best Used

for Small Grows
The two types of fluorescent lights
are T5 and CFLs. The former is long
and narrow, while the latter are
twisted into the shape. They have
cool, warm, or full-spectrum colors.

Growers sometimes use them
because they are cheap to buy, and
have a low energy consumption
which saves money on energy bills.
They also provide a pleasant color for
an indoor growing site. Furthermore,
fluorescent lights don’t need the
investment of an additional setup like
with HID.

You also don’t need to include a
particular ventilation system to keep
the room’s temperature down.
However, fluorescent lighting
provides lower yields than its rivals.
You must also position them close to
your plants to derive any benefit. This Final Thoughts on the Best Grow
means you can use them in a small Lights for Indoor
room, but they are ineffective if you If you’re looking for discretion, LED
plan to grow several plants. grow lights and fluorescent grow lights
are the likeliest options. If it is efficiency
you’re after, HID is probably the best
grow light for cannabis available as long
as you don’t mind the increase in your
electricity bill. LED grow lights are
generally placed about 16 to 36 inches
away from the plants.