5000k or 6500k for plants?

[stinky pinky]

So im setting up my new cham viv and I dont know weather i should buy a 5000k or a 6500k for my plants. Can anybody please tell me which is better. All i can see is that the 5000k is 3 times the price (which i dont mind if its better).

 

[stinky pinky]

Has anyone got an opinion?

 

[ataraxia]

Either is fine.

 

[GlassEyez]

I use a 6500k cfl. From i understand its supposed to be a more pure white like the sun. Something like that. Google could prolly give a good explanation between the 2

 

[Olimpia]

When I spoke to the people at ReptileUV they only recommended 5000k, and once I switched from one to the other I was sold. It's still a very bright white but not as gray/blue as the 6500k light (not to say that it's yellow, but just a plain, pure white), which according to some of their research suggests is outside of the preferred color range for chameleons. Not harmful, by any means, but less natural lighting.

 

[stinky pinky]

So you think 5000k is better than 6500k then?

 

[Olimpia]

I do personally, yea. I used to use the 6500K and found it to be a little nuclear white, with a touch of blue. The 5000k seems much more normal, to me. And still bright enough for plants to do really well on. But both are fine, I guess it depends on which one you like more.

 

[stinky pinky]

Well i wouldnt know lol. So it depends which one you like more lol thanks

 

[stinky pinky]

Anyone else got an opinion?

 

[stinky pinky]

Anyone got any advice?

 

[clarkrw3]

Don't think it matters really...I have always used 6500K on every cage and on my babies.