Not all LED lighting systems are the same, so it's important to do some comparison shopping before investing in a system that gives less-than-spectacular results.

While LED technology has been around for a while, some manufacturers are using outdated components that simply can't deliver the performance of state-of-the-art LEDs. Older diodes don't have the wattage needed for successful grow operations. High-power white LEDs are available but the spectrum these put out isn't ideal for plants.

While the right LED technology costs more, the increased yields more than offset the price difference.

To increase the performance of your setup, and make your investment even more profitable, we recommend:

• First, take advantage of the low heat output of LEDs by moving the fixtures closer to your plants. Because light intensity changes greatly with distance (a function of the inverse square law), moving lights even slightly closer will deliver extra energy to your plants. And compared to other light sources, LEDs burn much cooler, greatly reducing the risk of heat damage. All of our Black Dog LED plant lights have a recommended hanging height which can be found on the bottom of each product page.
• Second, leverage the light you have by growing your plants in a highly reflective room or tent, often referred to as light containment. That way, more of the light you're paying for will be directed back at your plants instead of being absorbed by dark walls. You can do this by lining the grow area with rolls of plastic sheeting coated with a white reflective surface on one side. A simpler option, although not quite as effective, is to simply paint your grow room surfaces with flat white paint.
• A third option, but one that requires some safety considerations, is to add carbon dioxide to the grow room atmosphere. Plants "breathe" CO₂ and "exhale" oxygen, just the opposite of humans. Increasing the amount of CO₂ available to plants helps them grow. To accomplish this you can use a CO₂ generator although they introduce a flame to your grow room so there are safety concerns. A CO₂ tank and regulator can also be the most effective and efficient way to bring up your CO₂ levels. There are also a number of bags on the market that produce CO₂ using organic material with fungal spores which can also help raise the levels of CO₂ but not as high as you can get with tanks or burners.
  
  HOWEVER, as the CO₂ flows into the room, it displaces oxygen, creating a suffocation hazard for people and pets. NEVER use this technique around children or pets and always post safety warnings at grow area entrances.

LED grow lights are the clear choice for serious growers of indoor vegetation of nearly any type. For 5 years Black Dog LED has set the standard for high-power LED grow lights, combining performance, design and innovation unmatched in the indoor garden industry. We are a 100% research-based company whose mission is to design the best indoor plant grow lights, outperforming all other types of HID, induction, plasma, fluorescent and LED grow lighting.

All Black Dog LED lights come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and 90-day money-back guarantee, so why waste your time and money on outdated technology when you can have industry-leading Black Dog LED grow lights and grow room accessories today? Simply purchase directly from our website or use our store locator to find a Black Dog LED dealer near you.