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I'm considering making a switch to artificial lighting because none of the windows in my apartment get an adequate amount of sunlight.

Ive decided to get T5 lights, but am unsure if I should be purchasing a fixture that accommodates 2 bulbs, or if 1 will do the trick.
I've noticed most people tend to have 2 or more, but I've also seen a few set ups with just 1 bulb

At the moment, I only have a handful of plants (less than 5)
What would be the appropriate number of bulbs I need for a small set up?

Thanks!

Rule of thumb, you can generally never have enough light, I would get a setup with as much as you possibly can.

PhantomBlink wrote:I'm considering making a switch to artificial lighting because none of the windows in my apartment get an adequate amount of sunlight.

Ive decided to get T5 lights, but am unsure if I should be purchasing a fixture that accommodates 2 bulbs, or if 1 will do the trick.
I've noticed most people tend to have 2 or more, but I've also seen a few set ups with just 1 bulb

At the moment, I only have a handful of plants (less than 5)
What would be the appropriate number of bulbs I need for a small set up?

Thanks!

Depending on your space, a row of pots can stand only under one light or two lights, if the pots are wider. Every light has a radius at least your hand palm, in length.