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After moving my lotus seedlings into water pots they were not getting enough sunlight. A friend loaned me a grow light tonight.

Before the grow light:

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[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Are you sure the light is at the right height?

[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

No idea, never used one and there were no instructions.

[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

Check with your friend or the manufacturers instructions if your friend doesn't know exactly. The light may be too far away or too close for what is best for those plants.

[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 month ago

+/- 3 inches and it is at the correct height now. When I get a chance I will either build a frame for it, or use paracord the hang it. I currently am using fishing line to suspend it from my drop ceiling.

[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

24” is the suggested. I will adjust them today. Thanks.

[-] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

Sorry I had to:

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