well you think the small space that i have is enough to grow multiple plants? i got new seeds germinating right now, and im trying to think of some way i can rig all the bulbs to be raised and lowered easily.all i can say is each time is a learning experiment. start more seeds next time...that way if half of them are male, you'll still be good. i get the Y splitter and just stick with 23 or 26 w for veg and 42 for flower. as far as the plant dying , ud prob have to post a pic for some1 to determine its demise