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This is my first grow (legal medical cannabis) indoors due to a recent overhead privacy invasion by more than 2 neighbors drones w/cameras. I did a lot of research prior to set up and decided to go with a 4x4x7 Apollo tent and LED lighting. I began with one of these 300W w/3 watt chips and the other Galaxyhydro 300W unit with 5 watt chips to compare. 3 months ago, four 4" Lemon Larry clones were transplanted from 1 gallon pots to 7 gal Smart Pots in Ocean Forest soil and I hung 1 of each light at 24" over 2 plants for the veg phase. So far, at this time I see no difference in growth between the two lights. Just beautiful production of lush green leaves. With the 2 lights and 6 fans, (2 on the 3w and 4 on the 5w) running an 18 on 6 off cycle, the temp in the tent remained about 77 degrees at 55-60% humidity while running a 4" carbon filtered exhaust fan on low with intake being only a 6" vent opening at bottom of tent with a "Shroom" filter for air purity. . I added another one of each of these lights for the (12/12) flowering/bloom phase (1@5watt and 1@3 watt) for a total of 300W x 4 and will hung one light over each individual plant So far I really like the simplicity and ease of using these lights!
Growth at 6 weeks of the 4 plants grew up to 36" with healthy dark green leaves. The plants under the 3w chip lights seem to be slightly taller by a couple of inches yet not as full as the 5w chip.) Will update again after bloom...
July 2016 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase