"Cool daylight" vs "daylight" T5

[joeyttk]

I got MH for my tiger barbs+shark tank, there is a branch of firemoss from this plant-farming tank.

I am seriously thinking about re-purchasing proper T5 for this plant-farming tank. After reading this thread, I seriously think that the "cool" light maybe responsible for the algea outbreak, coupled with the lack of CO2

[larlee]

If i am not wrong algea loves blue which is given out at higher temperature.
6500k should be good as it is closer to sunlight.

[joeyttk]

so my "cool" which is yellowish at 4000k is fine

[totoro2k]

You want normal T5 or T5HO?
Can get them from NA oppsite Thomson Medical

Mine is Hopar brand. How to tell the different bet T5 and T5HO ? Thanks.

[larlee]

What is your wattage?
T5HO is 24w
Normal T5 I forgot.

[ronang]

What is your wattage?
T5HO is 24w
Normal T5 I forgot.

Normal 2 ft T5 is 14W.