What bulbs shoul I get?

[Fisherjoe]

Am in the process of getting a 4 bulb t5HO light fixture.

This will be placed over a planted tank.

With all things aside, i am given the options of three types of bulbs 6500k 10,000k and acintic.

What would be my best choice in terms of these bulbs?

All 4 6500k?
2 6500k and 2 10,000k?

I would like to hear peoples opinions please

 

[adammorrill]

I have a 2 bulb T5-ho fixture and I have 1 6500k and one 10000k and my plants do fine. I was told by an experienced member on here that with those bulbs it doesn't matter what combination you get, it's just your preference.

 

[Fisherjoe]

Are you happy with the colour that is produced? Does it give a natural look to the tank?

 

[adammorrill]

Yah I like the look of it, here is a picture of the tank. Sorry its not that good, but maybe you can get an idea of what the lights look like. Also, if you want more natural, I think the 6500k looks more like natural sunlight.

 

[Super_Blueberry]

Yah I like the look of it, here is a picture of the tank. Sorry its not that good, but maybe you can get an idea of what the lights look like. Also, if you want more natural, I think the 6500k looks more like natural sunlight.

Awesome tank. I love the retaining wall on the left.

 

[adammorrill]

Awesome tank. I love the retaining wall on the left.

Thank you

 

[Fisherjoe]

This is the tank the new lights will be going on. Mostly sword plants.

 

[adammorrill]

Really nice tank you got there!!! You selling any large swords?

 

[mohican]

IMO, I would steer clear of acintic. As stated, any combination should work. Generally, the higher k value will give a bright white look and lower k value give a more natural look. This color may look a little yellow / tea color look.