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    Need help . Changing of light tubing

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    Recently i am using aqua zonic T5 double tube 16 watt set. one of it is fused. They are both 12000k 16watt if i change to lower k like 16 w 6500k or 8000k isit ok? or not possible. I have minimal knowledge about lights and i will like to learn more . advises and comments are appreciated.

    I really love any kind forumers would add in to this thread explaining about the chemistry of kelvin and plants. Maybe links to previous threads or your own personal input. i know 6500k and 8000k are better for plants but why and etc etc. Thanks alot

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    Re: Need help . Changing of light tubing

    It's ok to switch, there won't be any problems.
    Kelvin is the colour of the bulb, lower numbers = more red, higher number = more blue. Plants can use any colour of visible light for photosynthesis so the the colour temperature of your bulb does not really matter.

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    Re: Need help . Changing of light tubing

    6500k is the colour temperature of daylight around noon.
    if you are using similar wattage replacement tubes, you would not have problems with your lightset.
    thomas liew

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    Re: Need help . Changing of light tubing

    Quote Originally Posted by Tristan View Post
    It's ok to switch, there won't be any problems.
    Kelvin is the colour of the bulb, lower numbers = more red, higher number = more blue. Plants can use any colour of visible light for photosynthesis so the the colour temperature of your bulb does not really matter.
    Quote Originally Posted by tawauboy View Post
    6500k is the colour temperature of daylight around noon.
    if you are using similar wattage replacement tubes, you would not have problems with your lightset.
    Thank you so much for your kind input i understand now . thanks alot

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