Lighting Qbs for 5x5

[Momwantbud]

Hello! I am planning on growing 4 auto ultimates in a 1.5m x 1.5m x 2m grow tent using qb96 elite v2 ( basically those are the ones that after a lot of research i think are among the best lights giving their price but i am opened to other recommendations as i only grow for about 2 years and do a lot of learning). I was thinking for the best spread and light penetration to use 9 qb96 each on 50 cm x 50 cm grid. I want to achieve even ppfd all over the tent even in corners so that's why i am willing to buy 9 of those mini suns but maybe i can get away with 6. Looking for quality and maximum yield as me and my family are heavy smokers. For drivers i will be using 3 hlg 320 54. I will use 4x20L airpots with coco only and advanced nutrients. 20/4 will be my schedule. I have on my list an 8 inch extraction fan and an 6 inch for intake. In all my previous grows my environment was pretty dialed in except a little nute burn, temps 23-28 C, humidity 45-50,ph 6-6.2 and now i have an EC too. If you can give me some advice about those lights or something you would do different i am all ears. Also i spoke with HLG and they said they will restock UVA this month and i am definitely taking this into consideration. From your point of view would you add far red for emerson effect to those qb96s? I can see that they have a little far red in the spectrum but maybe not enough? Thanks!

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

I am not familiar with these lights but running 18/6 will give you a better quality end product for less energy input. I have tried all of the day lengths and 18/6 is the winner hands down!

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

How rude of me! @Momwantbud Welcome to AFN. I just realized that was your first post. I do not know if it is in your budget but I am running ChilLed DIY Growcraft lamps and I am getting the best yields I have ever achieved with them.

My first over 1# indoor plant

https://www.autoflower.org/threads/photoperiod-summer-2020.79016/page-17

I am harvesting this one now.

https://www.autoflower.org/threads/winter-autos-by-mog.81085/

and have fun!

 

[WITC]

I’ve been running 6 qb96 for the past year. I have ran 20/4 the entire time. I’m switching to 18/6 this coming run. I think I have been giving my girls to much light running 6 qb96 in a 4x4 @ mid flower 460 watts I run the 6 with 3 meanwell 320-54a so I would imagine that 6 qb96 in a 5x5 would do the trick for u

 

[Momwantbud]

How rude of me! @Momwantbud Welcome to AFN. I just realized that was your first post. I do not know if it is in your budget but I am running ChilLed DIY Growcraft lamps and I am getting the best yields I have ever achieved with them.

My first over 1# indoor plant

https://www.autoflower.org/threads/photoperiod-summer-2020.79016/page-17

I am harvesting this one now.

https://www.autoflower.org/threads/winter-autos-by-mog.81085/

and have fun!

Thank you very much!
I have a few grows at the moment but i tried to read about everything you guys have did here. That way i can ask my own questions and learn something else too. Sorry if i make spelling mistakes i am from east europe.
Wow looks like you rock that 4x6 place! Great yield and everything!
I looked at chilled and was very delighted by their lights but did not found too much info about them as i did about qb96. What lights would you recommend for best yield and quality of course for my 5x5 space? I will also include UVA and probably some far red for emerson effect.

 

[Momwantbud]

I’ve been running 6 qb96 for the past year. I have ran 20/4 the entire time. I’m switching to 18/6 this coming run. I think I have been giving my girls to much light running 6 qb96 in a 4x4 @ mid flower 460 watts I run the 6 with 3 meanwell 320-54a so I would imagine that 6 qb96 in a 5x5 would do the trick for uView attachment 1293477

Thanks man!
What were your results with 6 qb96's in your tent? I mean would you buy something else or stick with those?

 

[WITC]

Here are some of my results. No it will be a long time before I change lighting. I love my hlg 96 but there are a lot of great lights out there. The chilled logic lights do look nice. But I absolutely love my lights I just wish I had @Mañ'O'Green skills and knowledge, he is one of the best at it. the bottom pics are my current grow they have a couple weeks left

 

[Momwantbud]

Here are some of my results. No it will be a long time before I change lighting. I love my hlg 96 but there are a lot of great lights out there. The chilled logic lights do look nice. But I absolutely love my lights I just wish I had @Mañ'O'Green skills and knowledge, he is one of the best at it. the bottom pics are my current grow they have a couple weeks left


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Awesome plants and the trichome production looks great! Great job!
I was looking at chilled too do you think those are better in terms of yield?
What was your best yield with those lights?

 

[WITC]

I am not qualified to answer which light will yield more? My plants have been between 3 1/2 to 6 zips. But I’m only finishing my 4th grow and each time has gotten better than the last.

 

[Momwantbud]

I am not qualified to answer which light will yield more? My plants have been between 3 1/2 to 6 zips. But I’m only finishing my 4th grow and each time has gotten better than the last.

Impressive results man! How many plants you had in there?