Keep it rock in man, you might be new here and not know it but you already have some heavy hitters in your thread. Ignore the bullshit internet arguments and just get on with your grow. Vert is is the shit for low plant counts, I have pulled 1 pound plans using the tried and true vert method. Do not fear bulb to plant distance that people quote, I have done within 2" of a 1000W bulb with very minimal bleaching.