Lighting and color temp.

[jim1123us]

Hi,
I recently started a 10gal planted tank, with a 28W aqualight for lighting. I replaced the Actinic 03/10000K bulb with a 6700K bulb. After adding a DIY CO2 setup, the tank is doing great. My question is if any one has used a 10000K bulb or a combo 6700K/10000K? Is there any advantage (disadvantage) to the plants of the higher color temp?

Thanks
Jim

 

[malkore]

Lots of people (including myself) mix bulbs. anything from 5000 to 10000k is gonna be just fine for plants. even 3000k bulbs work, but are very yellow and unsightly. a mix of 6500 an 10000 would give you a whiter looking light, and the plants would be none-the-worse.

 

[djlen3]

Agree with malkore.
Plants, for the most part don't care one way or the other about color temp.
It's more a people preference issue.

Len

 

[jim1123us]

Thanks. 8)