T4 6400k Bulb

[College Kid]

What types of plants can a T4 6400k bulb actually support? Is that low inensity light, or what? I only have 2 swords and an anubias plant now, as im still just testing out a planted setup in my smallest tank. Any input would be appreciated as i know very little about aquarium plants. Btw, its a desk lamp bulb.

 

[aqua_chem]

Where did you find a T4? I've never even heard of those before.

 

[Mr.Pleco]

Can you link the bulb? 6.5k would be a plant bulb, but never heard anyone use a t4 bulb to grow plants.

 

[College Kid]

Can't link it, sorry. Like I said in my original post, it's a desk lamp that i repurposed for my 5.5g tank. To be honest, I don't even know what the T4 means. I first mentioned this light in another thread months ago when I first set up the tank and ppl on here said itd work after hearing that it was 6400k, but I didn't get any more info. I can take a pic later (on phone now) if you guys think that'll help.

 

[Mr.Pleco]

If its just a 5.5g then I think it should be fine. I read recently that as long as swords have nutrients they don't need the higher light. It's hard to say how many watts it is though.

 

[College Kid]

Alright cool. Thanks! Since the anubias is doing alright, and the swords seem relatively fine, what other plants can I possibly expand to? Also, what does the T4 actually mean?

 

[Mr.Pleco]

If I remember correctly its just the thickness of the bulb?

 

[College Kid]

Good to know. Another question answered thanks to the power of this site and the people on it. Win.