I finally got around to switching out my makeshift lamps with some nice wall mounted ones, and rearranged my setup. Here's what it looks like--neat and compact, just the way I like it, with room for the three more neos that I'm planning on getting.
Three wall mounted lamps with 32 watt full spectrum CFLs set on a timer. In addition to the lamps, the setup is closest to a very large south facing window, and the plants get a good amount of sunlight between 2-4 pm every day. The light intensity for most of the plants is about 1200 fc with just the lamps, and up to about 3000 fc including the sunlight. The gekkeikan in the middle is positioned closest to a lamp to get about 2500 fc to help develop and maintain nice variegation.
I'd been scouring the internet for an attractive way install lighting--I find that most dedicated plant lighting is kinda unattractive for the home setting--I think this was the best I could do on my budget.
I guess I should also mention the ones on the wall--Aerangis fastuosa, citrata and hyaloides--all three of which are happily growing new roots and leaves right now.
My new neo setup!
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