so far theres only 3 types of lights you can use,
Fluorescent lights ( CFL or long tubes), HPS (High Pressure Sodium- yellowish color) and MH (Metal Halyde i think, Whitish color).
so most likely what you have isntt working,..
if youre serious about growing any kind of MJ i would get the correct lighting, if budget is an issue you can start with CFL's for the first couple of weeks of vegging till you get some more cash.. good luck.. :aok: