weel you never put seedlings under an hid light ayways. You want to use the blue spectrum and low intesnsity light until the planst are established 4 or more nodes high. A good T8 shop light from walmart or home depot works perfect a 4 bulbs setup and cord will run about $60 with bulbs a 2 tube setup at walmart about $12 with bulbs. Get the light about 1 inch from tops.