Very nice lighting system! I dont think you should have any lighting issues at all. I assume thats all mounted into 1 or 2 fixtures. In that case its probably even overkill if you run it high.
One point I want to make that you may not be aware of, but probably are. If you are judging...
Finally, someone that ACTUALLY knows what he is talking about and has REAL relevant experience. Great post. Why dont you explain to deadwood the advantages of LED lighting.
I would argue the point of unideal conditions. Ideal conditions are ideal regardless of whether they are synthetic or...
Do you really want to me to sit down and quantify how much PAR my trees are getting? hint: You are going to feel pretty stupid if I do... Look at my earlier post on lighting.
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At first you said you have 10 times the amount of light that I do. Now its near 20 times (2000W), but thats...
Why would it take a lifetime to grow a ficus bonsai under ideal conditions? You guys dont seem to understand basic plant physiology. If it can be done outdoors in FL then why cant it be done under ideal conditions in a terrarium. Its the lack of and rejection of objective, factual knowledge...
Did you read the thread up their on your high horse?
This is relevant to this thread.
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/scientists-earth-endangered-by-new-strain-of-fact-resistant-humans?intcid=mod-latest
There are other very important factors when growing plants indoors. Air circulation is actually very important. I can make a post on Ficks Law for boundary conditions if you are interested.
Also, humidity is important indoors. A lot of tropical plants aren't equipped to deal with low...