Hi <span class="link_user">@rusga</span>! Seedlings are stretching because they're searching for more light, you must decrease your plant<--->light distance to stop them from stretching. More light efficiency = stronger plants + more nodes + more side stems. Be careful however, your babies might suffer from light-stress or heat-stress if the light is too close. Now, I won't recommend any manipulation/surgery until they have become taller/stronger/healthier, give them a few days to recover after your setup adjustments. Hope this will help, keep us up-to-date and happy growing :facepunch:
<span class="link_user">@rusga</span>, Great to hear you picked up our beloved hobby after years. I have been growing autofem for several years. Not that I am the ultimate expert, but I can say that I have a very good basic knowledge;) If you have questions, you can always ask me. If I know the answer, I'll be happy to help you
<span class="link_user">@dahoola</span>, Thanks, mate! This is my first grow in years, I hope everything flows the way I am dedicating. Do you have experience in Auto Fem?