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Now that I have my light set up (I've had my plants on the window sill for lack of anything better), I thought I'd post a picture or two. Once I dig out my old digital (and eventually get a new one!) I'll post pictures in better focus than my camera phone does.

Though it's hard to see in the pictures, the dew is beginning to make a comeback, especially on the new leaves, which are growing quite fast. It's just a matter of time before it starts catching bugs like my butterwort.

Nice plants How long have you had them all?

Ohh did you get the beastly light yet?

Awesome spoon leaf man!

Thanks!

I've had my Aloe Vera (see non-cp section) for about 6 years. The Sundew and Butterwort have been mine since November 27th (they had to spend TGD at the post office because of the holiday ).

I received the light last Friday, and the fixture this Tuesday. It's a bright one, thanks for the recommendations .

I have it set ~12 in. from the tops of the plants. I've been able to keep the foil in place since it doesn't get too hot where they are.

One question though, since you have the same light/fixture: After turning the light off at the end of the day, I can hear it making a kind of ticking sound, not steady, but somewhat frequent. Is this something I should be worried about *is it going to shatter * ? Or is it just cooling down?

Cooling down. Make sure everything is tight (check all the little screws plus the bulb and adapter). It's most likely the frame cooling down, but mine doesn't do that.

I've never heard of a fluorescent light exploding from regular use.

Managed to get my old digital to hold a charge long enough to snap a few macros .