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dfish2077 · 01-11-2013, 04:50 PM

Hi all I was wondering I have a zoomed flora sun that is 5000k. I've read that a 6700k is better. Can anyone tell me which is better for the plants? I have a 55 gallon low tech setup no co2 just use root tabs liquid ferts t8 fixture. Oh and co2 booster

**MABJ** · 01-11-2013, 04:59 PM

Most plants will take in 6700k light better than 5000k.

Most times unless it is LED, you can just switch out a bulb instead of a new fixture.

puopg · 01-11-2013, 05:01 PM

Plants can still grow with 5000k, but 6700k bulbs usually put out a good amount of PAR and they look more natural. CO2 booster? You mean excel or soemthing?

dfish2077 · 01-11-2013, 05:17 PM

Yea I use API co2 booster

Darkblade48 · 01-11-2013, 09:17 PM

Either 5000K or 6500K will work fine for plants.

5000K is a bit more yellow, while 6500K is more white, with a tint of blue.

Use whatever looks best to you.

veryzer · 01-12-2013, 02:18 AM

I've had 5300 and 6700. Darkblade's assessment is dead-on. Personally, if I had to choose one, I'd go for 5000, but that's strictly taste. Either will grow plants.

foster · 01-12-2013, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dfish2077

Yea I use API co2 booster

Look into using Glute. You can make 2.5 gallons for the price of a few small bottles of the API brand. Its also a stronger solution.

01-11-2013, 04:50 PM	#1
dfish2077 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: salina kansas Posts: 72	lights Hi all I was wondering I have a zoomed flora sun that is 5000k. I've read that a 6700k is better. Can anyone tell me which is better for the plants? I have a 55 gallon low tech setup no co2 just use root tabs liquid ferts t8 fixture. Oh and co2 booster

01-11-2013, 04:59 PM	#2
MABJ Invert Warrior (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3,305	Most plants will take in 6700k light better than 5000k. Most times unless it is LED, you can just switch out a bulb instead of a new fixture. __________________ Check out my tanks: Mark's Almost ADA \|18" Long DBP Tank \|10" Tall CRS Spec \| .5 Gallon cube \| New to shrimp? Need help? Check out these threads: \|Essential tools to buy\|List of inverts\|Sage advice\| Mark A Belcher Junior, A proud member: DBP Club

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Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,167	Either 5000K or 6500K will work fine for plants. 5000K is a bit more yellow, while 6500K is more white, with a tint of blue. Use whatever looks best to you. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

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01-11-2013, 05:01 PM	#3
puopg Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 573	Plants can still grow with 5000k, but 6700k bulbs usually put out a good amount of PAR and they look more natural. CO2 booster? You mean excel or soemthing?

01-11-2013, 05:17 PM	#4
dfish2077 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: salina kansas Posts: 72	Yea I use API co2 booster

01-12-2013, 02:18 AM	#6
veryzer Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IL Posts: 298	I've had 5300 and 6700. Darkblade's assessment is dead-on. Personally, if I had to choose one, I'd go for 5000, but that's strictly taste. Either will grow plants.