T5 replacement for veg?

I’d like to up my veg game. Currently have two sections for veg- T5 over newly transplanted cuts, and a regular shoplight/LED shop light sometimes supplemented with an LED cob.


Ideally I’d like to replace the lighting for both sections with LED, but not sure which way to go. My flowering room runs COBs and boards. All good stuff from Timber, Growers Lights, and a couple of Photons.

I could go with Timber again, but I’m thinking maybe trying replicate the 4 foot fixture, something like this:

Any suggestions?

Oh well...

Tstat said:

Oh well...

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I'm looking to upgrade as well. Did you happen to see greg nr's post over in the bodhi thread? He posted up a company that is having a great sale. Bit of a diy build, I think that's the direction I'll be headed. I need to do a little more research though

HLG B spec

5000K or 5500K T5s are great for veg, you just dont have enough bulbs. I veg 12 plants under 16 5000k bulbs and love it.

But otherwise we have no idea of your space or budget so we cant give any accurate recommendations

i have a spectrum kings mothers lil helper but i would have gotten a HLG if i was able to spend twice as much, only my flower get to see the HLG

My space is like 5x2. I fit 8 plants in 5 gallon pots. I need more light for sure. I think better light will make better flowering plants. It may just be my weak link ATM. T5s are perfect for my clone transplants, but that next step during veg needs better lighting. I can feel it

I’m liking this:

Or this: