I did a little searching seems mostly just LED discussion , but I’m trying to get an opinion on what spectrum of light bulbs I should put in my t5 for veg I’m sure a mix of spectrums is preferred but what would the magic combo look like I believe 3700k is what where in them before they wore out
They are 4 foot 54watt if that makes a difference lol 8 bulbs a fixture
What I’ve heard is 4000 k for veg (white) and 3000 k for flower (warmer as summer). 3500 is a good balance to use in both stages … 
Maybe some 4000 mixed with a couple 3500 mixed in for a more full spectrum or just pure 4000 there are two fixtures in the room so 16 bulbs total and will only ever be used for veg
Seeing a lot of 6500k options anyone have any thoughts on 6500k?
My fluorescents experiences are very little I used fluorescent shop light to start seedlings under like 20 years ago and I flowered a plant under a 150 CFL fixture when they first came out like 12 years ago so the t5 is all new territory to me
6500k works really well for me since i like to keep my plants small and compact in my cabinets. I dont see a lot of stretching as soon as they are under these t5 flouros
I did have 4 23w 2800k in my old cab with these t5s and there was more vertical growth. If you need small compact plants 6500k is nice but if i had more room for bigger plants i would go back to a mixture. Interested to see what others have to say.
Philips cdm-t elite 942 g12
( bulb is the same size as a regular clipper lighter ,30w, 50w, 75w , 100w , 150w )
942 for veg , 930 for flower
: )
So 6500 is similar to led veg growth short compact tight node spacing
From my expierience yes.
I see what you did there 
we got 3 of these damn t5 fixtures with about a year of use on them they ain’t going nowhere this year 
maybe next year
That’s exactly what I’m looking for thanks for the great advice it will be taken
