How to deal with tall flower spikes under lights

[SHag42]

Hello,

I have never grown much under lights but here recently. I had to bring in all my phals because it has been raining here every day in North Fl. I keep them on the porch but the rain will blow in on them. that's not a problem if it is just every now and then but that has not been the case lately. OK the only thing I had to use was a 4' 2 bulb T12 shop light with grow bulbs. I forget now what I even used it for. maybe some low light terrarium plants. I know that this light will somewhat need to be close to the plants to do much good. But the problem is some of these have tall spikes on them that wont let me do that. After having this set up I am thinking about leaving the plants in the house full time. I like having them in here where I can admire them more and control the water they get. I was thinking about getting a 4' 4 bulb T5 HO light. From what I have read those can be about 2' above the plants of course I have one spike that would still be in the way. How do you deal with this situation? Any input would be very much appreciated before I go and purchase a light. I have about 15 phals, 3 catt. and 1 onc.
Thanks