Does they k value of lights make a difference? - General Aquarium Plants Discussions

duzzy · 07-26-2008, 12:00 AM

Hi there,

the lights I am looking to get come with 10,000k tubes/globes I was wondering if thats ok or do I need to change them? will they affect the look of the tank? and will they affect plants?

Regards Darren

hooha · 07-26-2008, 01:49 AM

10,000k bulbs can look a little 'bluish' to people, but that's a personal preference. The lower kelvin bulbs can look a little 'yellow'.

Your plants should grow fine with that kelvin rating.

duzzy · 07-26-2008, 03:38 AM

Thanks hooha, I guess I will just try them and see

hooha · 07-26-2008, 04:19 AM

no problem bud.

If you'd like to read up a little more on lighting, these are from our "Science of Aquatic Lighting" section:

an overview of lightwaves for photosynthesis:
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ythesis-3.html

this thread shows examples of the popular 9325k bulbs:
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ifference.html

this thread goes into discussions of different color temperature of bulbs, including the 10,000k:
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...mperature.html

and those are just the stickies

if you do a search you may find more examples/answers of what you're looking for in your tank.....