Is a 10k bulb okay?

[Sundragon]

I ordered a full spectrum 6.5K tube to add to Winslow's enclosure to help the plants, and they sent me an Oceansun 10k full spectrum tube for mini reef aquariums. I emailed the vendor and they tell me that they were out of stock, so they "upgraded" the bulb at no additional cost.

Will this be okay to use as a replacement, or should I send it back and get the 6.5k bulb?

 

[Mike Fisher]

I ordered a full spectrum 6.5K tube to add to Winslow's enclosure to help the plants, and they sent me an Oceansun 10k full spectrum tube for mini reef aquariums. I emailed the vendor and they tell me that they were out of stock, so they "upgraded" the bulb at no additional cost.

Will this be okay to use as a replacement, or should I send it back and get the 6.5k bulb?

Send it back. Way too blue!

 

[chefboyardee]

Send it back. Way too blue!

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those bulbs are made to mimic sunlight filtered through saltwater, ask for the 6.5k

 

[Sundragon]

Okay, I'll send it back...does it hurt him in some way?

 

[Mike Fisher]

Okay, I'll send it back...does it hurt him in some way?

It may because it is an unnatural spectrum. Not directly but indirectly it will affect mood/feeding/activity level.