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Old 08-15-2009, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross View Post
Yes! The ballast needs all the bulbs inserted that it was designed for.
You learn something new everyday! I stand corrected

Whether or not the color temperature matters is a contentious subject, but I know that mixed temperatures *do* work...whether or not it's better or necessary, I can't say.

Are you sure you can't raise the lights or the shelving? I have similar shelving and the heights are adjustable. 5" should be find though, to be honest. As long as they don't burn, they will acclimatize.
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