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  1. August 14th, 2014 #1
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    I have a 24w dulux l light which produces 4800k, i was wondering if this is enough to get plants to grow well. I didnt want to get LEDs because theyre quite expensive, thanks for helping,

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    That will not grow plants well, and some will die off completely, you need a 6500k.
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  5. August 14th, 2014 #3
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    That sucks, i cant really afford a 6500k light so i had to get this one
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    there are some cheaper CFL bulbs on this site that Paul suggested to me as an option.

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    Default Is this light ok for plants?

    It will grow plants. Just not as well as a 6500k or so. It will also look a bit red when viewed.


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    Default Re: Is this light ok for plants?

    How much are 6500k bulbs over there? I recently bought a 2 pack of 48" 6500k output bulbs for $9. Surely they can't be that much more? Are you buying vivarium/aquarium lights or just regular bulbs form a hardware shop?
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    I got it from dartfrog.co.uk, it says its a white colour, not red.
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    I didn't even look to see where you were located, sorry. I don't know for sure if they do international shipping at the place I linked.
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    Its ok lol, its quite annoying because in the uk theres barely any good places to get stuff from like Joshs frogs and lllreptile
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    what about Amazon, do they ship internationally? I don't even know, but I am sure you could find 6500k CFL's on there.
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    Aquatraders - Guaranteed Best Prices on Aquarium Lightings + Free Shipping!

    look here, they ship internationally too. I got mine from there for about 4x less then in stores around me
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    Thanks Lija
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    On aquatraders, which section would i look on? Im not sure between t5 lights and the led lights, as some of those are like 10000k lol
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    Go for LED!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fbt123 View Post
    On aquatraders, which section would i look on? Im not sure between t5 lights and the led lights, as some of those are like 10000k lol
    I have the 24" version of this light
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    Are you sure its free delivery? Im interested in the 18" version of that led light.
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    Free delivery to US only.
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    Delivery is only free in the us so annoying
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