what I would suggest is to get a thermometer (or better yet one of those infrared thermometers from radioshack) and find out what the temp around the tops of the plants are. Just keep your light as close to the plants as you can without exceeding the temps you want (usually I try to stick for anything under 85, but closer to 78-80 is what most people say is ideal). If you can run the 250w, then do, but realize it will add heat, so if you have to back off the 600 much because of it, then you're better off without it. also the 250w might be a good side light to help improve penetration. Again, look at your temps, and if you have room you could adjust your lights to better illuminate your plants.