6500k

[Iluvheidi]

So Ive had these pinkish bulbs in my set up for months and it seems like it keeps my plants alive but not gowing bigger. I did a search here and found that I would like to change them to the 6500k daylight bulbs. On the sunny days the plants do well (see picture) but since I live in seattle I want to get something a little brighter during the gloomy days. If I have 4 foot cages, would this bulb (home depot link) work well? I hope its enought to reach the bottom of the cage. Thanks in advance.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-4-ft-T8-32-Watt-Daylight-Deluxe-6500K-ALTO-Linear-Fluorescent-Light-Bulb-10-Pack-422949/203466585?quantity=1&str_nbr=4702

Sunny day picture

Gloomy day makes my chams reflect the pinkish color from the light.
Steve here is more white in person but shows up greyish pink in pictures.

Will these bulbs from homedepot help me out? Thanks for looking.

 

[jamjam]

the 6500k is ideal for the plants to thrive, for more light (brightening) and really reaching the bottom with t8's may need to go quad bulb fixture. t5's would be the easy way out provide significantly more light output

 

[CarlC]

Those bulbs will work. To get the most usable light in the future think about T5 lighting or even some of the new screw in LED daylight bulbs.

Carl

 

[Mike Fisher]

I use those bulbs you linked to in addition to screw in LED spotlights.

 

[Iluvheidi]

THANKS ALL will try and make a run to homedepot without the wife knowing.